About us

The firm, and our staff, are committed to providing a quality service to our clients. Originally established in Yorkshire engaging its first client in 1995 the firm now has offices in London, Hull and Leeds.


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Simon Banks-Cooper

FCMA - Partner

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Recognised as providing a balance of practical hands on advice and a challenging influence to corporate boards, individual directors, or shareholders, he has, as described by leading journalists, played a pivotal role in taking a number of companies to PLUS Markets (previously OFEX) and AIM.

In addition to raising finance he has undertaken transactions, including international restructuring, leading to the acquisition or disposal of businesses via trade sale.

He has significant experience, as an advisor, investment director and as a board member, in facilitating the change necessary to ensure successful completion of a transaction or strategic outcome.


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Chris Lawes

ACA - Partner

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A Chartered Accountant, joined the practice in 2002 following a career with KPMG then in industry. Chris has worked at finance director level in a variety of business sectors and company sizes, and has extensive experience of management control and information systems.


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Tracy Hutty

FCCA. CTA. TEP. APFS - Partner

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Tracy is a Chartered Certified Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser and Chartered Financial Planner, which gives her a unique position to give full rounded advice to clients at all stages of their business and personal life. She has worked in practice in the Hull area for over 20 years with owner managed businesses of varying size and thoroughly enjoys getting to know her clients and helping them to grow their businesses efficiently, she prides herself on being ‘more than an accountant’


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Andrew Wright

ACCA - Manager

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A Certified Chartered Accountant Andrew has a broad range of experience from both practice and industry, with a particular strength in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and construction. He is a hands on practitioner whether providing financial management or as the project manager overseeing the implementation of accounting and ERP systems.


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Yvonne Buck

FCA - Manager

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Yvonne has a general practice background as a Chartered Accountant, with over 30 years’ experience of a diverse portfolio of clients within the SME sector, ranging from personal tax clients to multi million pound groups from many business sectors.

She has an extensive understanding of all aspects of owner manager businesses, providing business advice focussed on the size and complexity of individual business needs. This includes all areas of tax and statutory accounting compliance, as well as tax and business planning for the business and its owners.