Forvis Mazars appoints partner to head up Innovation Incentives tax team

Forvis Mazars, the global professional services network, has appointed Chris Ridley as a tax partner and UK head of its Innovation Incentives (R&D and Patent Box) tax team.

As a partner based in the firm’s Poole office, Ridley works with a diverse range of clients, from startups and SMEs to large international organisations, across various sectors.

In addition, his national role continues to build on the reputation of Forvis Mazars’ Innovation Incentives team, supporting eligible clients to identify opportunities for R&D and Patent Box claims.

Ridley is also group head of Forvis Mazars’ Global Innovation Incentives board, collaborating internationally to develop Intellectual Property strategies that align with commercial goals, whilst maintaining tax efficiency. He is a published author having written books on Research and Development with Patent Box.

Liz Ritchie, UK head of Tax at Forvis Mazars, said: “We are thrilled to be appointing Chris as a partner. His expert knowledge of innovation incentives tax reliefs is an asset to the firm, and allows us to provide comprehensive advice and strategic tax solutions to clients both locally and globally. Chris is also passionate about developing and mentoring our people and building technological solutions that can help teams deliver client engagements more efficiently. I look forward to seeing him continue to do this as a partner.”

Ridley added: “I’m delighted to become a partner at Forvis Mazars and build on the fantastic achievements of our national and international Innovation Incentives tax teams. It’s an exciting time to join the partnership, following the formation of our global network, and the announcement of our new UK leadership. I look forward to continuing to develop our people and delivering a quality value-added service for our clients.”