Evelyn Partners appoints experienced R&D tax specialist to Bristol office

Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Tragner as a Partner in its R&D (Research & Development) tax team in the Bristol office.

03 Sept 2024
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Evelyn Partners appoints experienced R&D tax specialist to Bristol office

Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Tragner as a Partner in its R&D (Research & Development) tax team in the Bristol office.

Jennifer has almost 20 years’ experience advising clients in R&D tax incentives and joins Evelyn Partners from ForrestBrown where she was a director and head of policy. Prior to that she spent over a decade working for KPMG.

 

As an attest to her profile in the sector, Jennifer was a key spokesperson at the House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee’s inquiry on reforms to R&D tax relief and played a pivotal role in Quinn (London) Limited’s success at the FTT in relation to subsidised expenditure. 

 

Jennifer’s appointment, alongside Evelyn Partners’ recent acquisition of three Haines Watts northern offices which brought further R&D specialists, means that the firm’s market leading R&D team now has 50 specialists – covering all areas of science and technology. 

 

 

Justin Arnesen, Partner at Evelyn Partners commented: “I am delighted that Jennifer is joining Evelyn Partners in our Bristol office.  Jennifer is highly regarded in the R&D space with close to 20 years of specialism. The South West is regarded as an extremely innovative region and Jennifer brings a wealth of experience that will add significant value to not only clients in this region but nationally. “ 

 

Jennifer added:  "I am delighted to be joining Evelyn Partners at such an exciting time of growth for the business. We have seen a period of prolonged change and uncertainty for R&D tax policy; the focus now will be on helping our clients to navigate the new landscape to support their growth and success. I am excited to be joining a fantastic team of R&D tax specialists, to help continue their success and strengthen the firm's presence in the South West, home to a thriving community of innovative businesses across key R&D sectors."