As the senior VAT specialist partner in Blick Rothenberg, Alan's professional credentials reflect more than 25 years as a VAT and related tax structure expert. Prior to joining BR in 2006, he worked for two major international accountancy firms for over 16 years, and was a senior officer with HM Customs & Excise Department for nearly 11 years.

Alan's extensive VAT and other tax expertise is reflected in engagements from commercial, charitable and private sector entities, to large multinational groups, owner managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

Much of Alan's time is spent dealing with the VAT and other tax implications which impact upon overseas client's business operations, invoicing and payment methodologies throughout the 27 EU member states. In a complex area of tax law he provides benefit to clients by ensuring savings opportunities are identified, VAT recovery is maximized, the impact of VAT is mitigated, and the managing of business risks to reduce the potential exposure to interest and penalties.

Alan is a member of the UK's VAT Practitioner's Group and an affiliate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.