Guiding Businesses Through Tax and Transactions
Cathy became a partner in Fiander ETL (then Fiander Tovell) in 2000. She is head of Tax and Deal Advisory with particular expertise in tax planning and structuring for businesses and individuals; exit and retirement planning; and mergers and acquisitions
She has worked with a large variety of businesses, small and large, from most industry sectors across the UK, and advised on cross-border corporate transactions and taxation matters.
Cathy is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
Specialist Areas
- Tax Planning for Businesses and Individuals
- Corporate Structuring & Growth Strategy
- Succession, Exit & Retirement Planning
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Reorganisations
- Transaction Support
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Inheritance Tax Changes 2026
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Key Tax Changes for UK Businesses in 2026
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