Meet our expert tax team.

Meet our expert
tax team.

Biotech & life sciences specialists

Our dedicated team of tax professionals brings unparalleled expertise in the biotech and life sciences sectors. With deep industry knowledge and a commitment to personalised service, we are here to help you navigate the complexities of tax and provide clear advice and practical solutions.

Colin Hailey

Colin is a tax advisor with 25 years’ experience working within the technology and biotechnology sectors. With deep knowledge of the UK tax system and its interaction with life sciences, he offers expert guidance on company sales, restructurings and other complex tax matters.

He is a former chair of the UK Bioindustry Association’s Finance and Tax Advisory Committee, and continues to liaise with HMRC, HM Treasury and Innovate UK on policy matters.

Colin has contributed to key government legislative reforms and tax credit reviews, and he continues to play an active role within the BIA.

Gill Turner

Gill is a Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 25 years’ experience advising clients ranging from multinational corporations to startups.

Her expertise includes corporate restructuring, cross-border tax matters, loan relationships, intellectual property, and R&D reliefs, making her a trusted adviser for businesses navigating intricate tax challenges.

She joined Andersen in 1997, followed by an in-house role at Prudential and a position in Ernst & Young’s International Tax Services group, focusing on complex international tax matters. Since 2013, Gill has collaborated closely with Colin, specialising in tax issues faced by biotechnology and technology companies.

Contact Gill

gill@lumieretax.com

Emma Dahm

Emma has many years’ experience working in science communications across a broad range of areas but with a focus on veterinary and life sciences.

Her work covers content management, editorial, marketing, web and social media strategy. She built the market presence and prominence of the leading UK biotech tax advisory firm before it was acquired by a larger business.

Emma covers marketing strategy and general enquiries for Lumiere Tax.

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