Brian D.

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Head of Tax Compliance at C&B Partners limited

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

With over 40 years of experience, Brian is a former senior HMRC compliance specialist and the Co-Founder of C&B Partners. He is an ATT-qualified expert in high-stakes tax investigations, dispute resolution, and strategic advisory for corporates and HNWIs, leveraging his deep knowledge of HMRCs operational approaches.

He contributed to developing operational debt recovery and compliance strategies within HMRC and mentored many officers through the Tax Specialist Programme.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Tax Dispute Resolution
His career is centered on resolving high-stakes tax disputes, drawing on his extensive experience as a former HMRC compliance specialist.
HMRC Investigations
Possesses deep insider knowledge of HMRC's enquiry and investigation processes from his 40-year career as a compliance and R&D specialist.
Strategic Tax Advisory
Provides elite, "special forces" level strategic tax advice to corporates and high-net-worth individuals to shield reputations and resolve complex issues.

Media Appearances

Brian has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Head of Tax Compliance at C&B Partners limited
4-2025
Co-Founder & Director – Strategic Tax Advisory, Investigations & Disputes Lead at C&B Partners limited
4-2025
Co-Founder & Director – Strategic Tax Investigations, Disputes, and Advisory Lead at C&B Partners limited
4-2025
Co-Founder & Director – Strategic Tax Advisory Investigations & Disputes Lead at C&B Partners limited
11-2024
Tax Enquiry Expert at https://www.apextaxsolutions.co.uk/

Education

Brian has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brian

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brian move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Brian take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Brian

Personality Compatibility


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