My role
As lead partner for the Agriculture, Food and Drink specialism, I am based in our Norwich Office but have a roving role across East Anglia. I advise rural businesses on all aspects of accountancy, tax compliance and tax planning.
About me
After attaining a BA Honours degree in Economics & Geography, I qualified as an accountant in 1997. I am a keen rugby enthusiast although, these days, I restrict myself to watching from the touchline!
My sectors and specialisms
- Agriculture
- Food and Drink
- Farming Software
Speak to me about
- Tax planning
- Accountancy and Tax compliance
- Farmers averaging
- Succession planning
- Capital Taxes
- Business planning and forecasts
Latest Articles
Is now the time to take advantage of market conditions?
It’s a seller’s market, and farmers should take advantage, says Chris Solt of Lovewell Blake.
Vital to put in place anti-inflation strategies, says leading agricultural finance expert
An ‘unholy alliance’ of pressures on costs means that farmers need to put in place anti-inflation strategies, according to a leading specialist agricultural accountant.
What role will Vertical Farming play in the Future of Agriculture?
Whilst it can never fully replace traditional land-based methods, vertical farming definitely has a role to play in solving some of the food production challenges we face.
My three point plan for tackling the supply chain crisis
Farming has to attract more British residents to work in the sector, work together to drive up prices and watch the cashflow to survive the supply chain crisis
Agricultural sector welcomes Annual Investment Allowance extension
The government have confirmed the £1 million Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) will be extended until 1 January 2022.
Introduction of the Agriculture Act
The passing of the Agriculture Act, the first piece of domestic legislation covering farming for more than seven decades, sets out how Britain will farm for generations to come – and importantly it includes food standards protections.
Collaborative approach needed to face ‘perfect storm’
A ‘perfect storm’ of events is about to test farming’s resilience to the limits, says Chris Solt of Lovewell Blake.
Food for thought as Brexit talks near the end-game
In the third of our series of weekly Brexit Blogs, Chris Solt of Lovewell Blake says that Brexit will force a change in the make-up of all our shopping baskets, whether there is a deal or not.
The Road to Recovery - Why farming can lead the way
Farming is in a good position to lead the region's economy towards recovery.
Building sustainability into food production
When the United Nations adopted its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, one of the biggest changes from what had come before was that for the first time, businesses became key stakeholders.