Graham Fisher has been the Group CEO of Orange Genie since 2005. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and a Former Chairman of the Business Link National Forum.

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

Andy Vessey is Head of Tax at Kingsbridge and has been since 2019, after spending 17 years with Qdos. He has over 40 years of tax experience, having started his career at the Inland Revenue. For the last 20 years, Andy has specialised in employment status and, in particular IR35. During this time, he has successfully defended over 500 contractors in IR35 enquiries and in 2017, he successfully represented Jensal Software Ltd at the FTT.

Danny Batey’s career in tax began 25 years ago with the Contributions Agency and then with Employer Compliance at HMRC before moving into private practice. For the last 20 years, he has been a senior consultant within two leading status consultancies. Danny’s specialism is defending clients in HMRC IR35 off-payroll and tax status disputes; he has defended hundreds of contractors without losing a case.

Danny Batey’s career in tax began 25 years ago with the Contributions Agency and then with Employer Compliance at HMRC before moving into private practice. For the last 20 years, he has been a senior consultant within two leading status consultancies. Danny’s specialism is defending clients in HMRC IR35 off-payroll and tax status disputes; he has defended hundreds of contractors without losing a case.

Danny Batey’s career in tax began 25 years ago with the Contributions Agency and then with Employer Compliance at HMRC before moving into private practice. For the last 20 years, he has been a senior consultant within two leading status consultancies. Danny’s specialism is defending clients in HMRC IR35 off-payroll and tax status disputes; he has defended hundreds of contractors without losing a case.

Nikola started her journey with Markel Tax in 2017 as an office administrator working within numerous areas of Markel’s business including dealing with client schemes, contract reviews and the Survive35 TaxSafe product. Nikola joined the contractor solutions team in 2019, where she gained a deep understanding of the contracting industry - specifically IR35 legislation, employment status and the agency legislation. She currently deals with all types of IR35 issues, CIS and handles HMRC enquires, and now advises all types of clients and accountants in these areas.

Danny Batey’s career in tax began 25 years ago with the Contributions Agency and then with Employer Compliance at HMRC before moving into private practice. For the last 20 years, he has been a senior consultant within two leading status consultancies. Danny’s specialism is defending clients in HMRC IR35 off-payroll and tax status disputes; he has defended hundreds of contractors without losing a case.

Patrick Joyce is a former IT Contractor who, for over 20 years now, has assisted companies in the resourcing of interim IT contractors for projects by reviewing specifications at a technical and business level to match requirements to suitably skilled contractors.

Patrick undertakes hands-on management and ongoing auditing of all IR35 compliance aspects for all parties (End Clients, Fee Payers, Contractors), in the supply chain including Status Determination Statements (SDS).

Nigel Nordone is the charismatic head of tax at Qdos, leading the IR35 contract review firm’s team of IR35 consultants to deliver the best in compliance. Nigel’s a former HMRC Inspector of Taxes specialising in IR35, tax investigations, status, PAYE, and employer compliance. He has first-hand experience into HMRC’s handling of enquiries, and has personally represented hundreds of clients who have been under IR35 enquiry over the past two decades.

Nikola started her journey with Markel Tax in 2017 as an office administrator working within numerous areas of Markel’s business including dealing with client schemes, contract reviews and the Survive35 TaxSafe product. Nikola joined the contractor solutions team in 2019, where she gained a deep understanding of the contracting industry - specifically IR35 legislation, employment status and the agency legislation. She currently deals with all types of IR35 issues, CIS and handles HMRC enquires, and now advises all types of clients and accountants in these areas.

After joining Markel Tax in 2002, Georgina studied law and developed her skills before making the cross-over to the tax profession in 2013. Georgina specialises in the legal and technical intricacies of the interaction between employment status, IR35 and agency legislation within industries targeted by HMRC. Georgina advises and defends clients against HMRC challenges including representing clients who opt to use HMRC’s Alternative Dispute Resolution process.

Mollie started her career in tax in 2012 initially dealing with IR35 contracts and queries.  Mollie joined the contractor solutions team at Markel Tax in 2018 and now provides advice to clients and accountants on IR35 legislation, Employment Status, Agency Legislation, Construction Industry Scheme, Contract drafting, ADR and defending clients against HMRC challenges. Since joining Markel, Mollie has successfully defended numerous enquiries before they have reached tribunal stage and has worked with both client companies and contractors against HMRC disputes.

Sam is commercial director at Qdos and has a wealth of experience in the contracting and recruitment sector, having developed award-winning insurance policies for independent workers and the businesses engaging them.

Nikola started her journey with Markel Tax in 2017 as an office administrator working within numerous areas of Markel’s business including dealing with client schemes, contract reviews and the Survive35 TaxSafe product. Nikola joined the contractor solutions team in 2019, where she gained a deep understanding of the contracting industry - specifically IR35 legislation, employment status and the agency legislation. She currently deals with all types of IR35 issues, CIS and handles HMRC enquires, and now advises all types of clients and accountants in these areas.

Charlie Hemsworth has been a tax consultant at leading IR35 and employment status specialists Bauer & Cottrell since 2015, and has over 20 years of experience in the contractor industry. She currently advises contractors, engagers and agencies in all things IR35 / Off-Payroll, ranging from IR35 reviews and assessments, to representing clients in HMRC enquiries.

Nigel Nordone is the charismatic head of tax at Qdos, leading the IR35 contract review firm’s team of IR35 consultants to deliver the best in compliance. Nigel’s a former HMRC Inspector of Taxes specialising in IR35, tax investigations, status, PAYE, and employer compliance. He has first-hand experience into HMRC’s handling of enquiries, and has personally represented hundreds of clients who have been under IR35 enquiry over the past two decades.

Nigel Nordone is the charismatic head of tax at Qdos, leading the IR35 contract review firm’s team of IR35 consultants to deliver the best in compliance. Nigel’s a former HMRC Inspector of Taxes specialising in IR35, tax investigations, status, PAYE, and employer compliance. He has first-hand experience into HMRC’s handling of enquiries, and has personally represented hundreds of clients who have been under IR35 enquiry over the past two decades.

Nigel Nordone is the charismatic head of tax at Qdos, leading the IR35 contract review firm’s team of IR35 consultants to deliver the best in compliance. Nigel’s a former HMRC Inspector of Taxes specialising in IR35, tax investigations, status, PAYE, and employer compliance. He has first-hand experience into HMRC’s handling of enquiries, and has personally represented hundreds of clients who have been under IR35 enquiry over the past two decades.

Nikola started her journey with Markel Tax in 2017 as an office administrator working within numerous areas of Markel’s business including dealing with client schemes, contract reviews and the Survive35 TaxSafe product. Nikola joined the contractor solutions team in 2019, where she gained a deep understanding of the contracting industry - specifically IR35 legislation, employment status and the agency legislation. She currently deals with all types of IR35 issues, CIS and handles HMRC enquires, and now advises all types of clients and accountants in these areas.

Kieran Firmstone is a tax consultant at Qdos Contractor, one of the leading experts in the field of IR35 and contractor insurance. Having worked within tax consultancy for the past 10 years and now a senior member of the tax consultancy team, Kieran is extremely knowledgeable and has a passion for helping contractors navigate the complex world of status and compliance.