Fiona Cross

Partner, Tax

Fiona is an accomplished Corporate Tax Partner with over 30 years’ experience in UK and International tax matters. She has a proven track record of advising a diverse range of clients, from dynamic start-ups to large multinational groups, across an extensive number of sectors.

With her qualifications as a Chartered Tax Adviser and Fellow Chartered Accountant, Fiona offers a wealth of knowledge in corporate reorganisations, acquisitions, and disposals. She has extensive experience assisting companies seeking investor funding through initiatives like Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS). Additionally, she provides guidance on employee share schemes, including Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).

Fiona also specialises in international tax, advising foreign companies entering the UK market and UK businesses expanding overseas, including transfer pricing, permanent establishments and withholding taxes.

Fiona has decades of expertise in working with AIM listed entities and making sure such clients are aware of all the tax reliefs available.  Fiona guides AIM listed entities through all their tax obligations, and also provides support to investors.

Fiona has been an active member of the CIOT Corporate Tax sub-committee for over a decade, embracing the challenges posed by the ever-evolving tax landscape. She is passionate about building relationships with clients and supporting their business journeys.

We are thrilled to be a member of the QCA, a community for small and mid-sized publicly traded companies and the people who support them. Their goal is to create an environment where listed companies can fulfil their potential, helping to ensure a healthy and resilient UK economy. Learn more about our QCA membership.

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What the 2025 Autumn Budget could mean for Income tax and National Insurance

7th November 2025
Written by: Michaela Lamb
After Rachel Reeves’ speech on 4th November, it will come as no surprise that, we understand, she has spoken to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) about increasing income tax by 2%, potentially to be...
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Why now could be the moment to review your asset plans before the 2025 Autumn Budget

6th November 2025
Written by: Ian MacGillivray
As usual, the Press and media organisations have been busy speculating about what will be in the Budget which the Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver on 26th November 2025. Talk to us This has led...
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What to do if you receive an HMRC letter about crypto tax

5th November 2025
Written by: Dion Laycock
HMRC has started contacting individuals it believes may have under-reported income or gains from crypto transactions. These “one to many” letters, often known as nudge letters, are being sent to taxpayers whose records suggest they...
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Understanding the talk around a UK exit tax before the 2025 Budget

4th November 2025
Written by: Michaela Lamb
With less than a month to go before Rachel Reeves Autumn 2025 Budget, rumours are abound as to how she is going to plug the blackhole in the economy. From a Wealth Tax to the...
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Income Tax Budget 2025

Budget 2025 predictions: Potential 1% hike in Basic Rate of Income Tax

29th October 2025
Written by: Nikhil Oza
The rumour mill will not stop spinning in the run up to the Chancellor’s Budget on 26th November 2025, but the latest news around Income Tax is likely to upset a huge proportion of the...
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VAT

Understanding the changes to the VAT penalty regime

28th October 2025
Written by: Ashraf Cuerdo
Keeping on top of VAT obligations is more important than ever, and the rules around penalties have recently changed. If you want confidence that your business is staying compliant while managing cash flow effectively, our...
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