RCK Partners appoints R&D advisor to partner

RCK Partners has announced the appointment of Rufus Meakin as a partner and senior advisor to provide industry insight and advice to companies undertaking research and development. 

Meakin, who has spent 25 years advising technology companies, has managed more than 2,000 R&D tax credit claims and 250 innovation grant applications during his career. 

RCK Partners focus on R&D tax credits, business rates and capital allowances. Meakin will work alongside the firm’s newly-launched innovation advisory council and board. 

Sophie Spells, group chief executive of RCK Partners, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Rufus to RCK. He is one of the most respected voices in the R&D advisory sector, known for combining deep technical expertise with clear, trusted advice and long-term relationships. 

“His appointment reinforces our commitment to bringing the very best market knowledge and expertise to our clients and we are delighted that he shares our vision for the future.”

Meakin added: “I’m delighted to be working with RCK Partners. The R&D advisory market is entering a new phase, and I believe there is a real opportunity to support businesses driving the UK’s knowledge-based and innovation-led economy. Having spent many years analysing the sector, I think advisors who genuinely understand how businesses develop new technology will play an increasingly important role. 

“RCK is an ambitious company and has a clear vision on how it will support UK business, and I’m looking forward to working alongside the team at RCK to achieve this.”