Our Team
Maruf Hasan, ACCA
Partner
He is a Forensic Accountant and Tax Professional in the UK and in Bangladesh with dual expertise in accounting and law, holding membership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and registration with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) as a qualified lawyer. He is a registered lawyer in Bangladesh and enrolled as an Advocate with Bangladesh Bar Council as well as a Member of Dhaka Taxes Bar Associassion.
With an LL.B degree and as an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), He brings a unique combination of financial acumen, legal insight, and strategic problem-solving to complex tax and forensic accounting matters.
As a self-employed HMRC-registered Tax Adviser, He specialise in:
Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and Income Tax (IT) consultancy and dispute resolution, VAT investigations and fluent in dealing with HMRC enquiries for small and medium-sized businesses, Representation and advisory services before the First-tier Tax Tribunal and Upper-tier Tax Tribunal in the UK, Appeared before the courts and tribunals in Bangladesh in Tax disputes, Money Laundering & Corruption cases.
His professional focus is on helping businesses and individuals navigate tax complexities, resolve disputes efficiently, and achieve fair outcomes through expert representation and forensic analysis.
He works closely with SMEs, legal professionals, and fellow advisers, providing clear, good advice that resolves tax disputes efficiently and supports compliance with UK tax law. He approaches every case with precision, professionalism, and discretion — ensuring that clients receive expert representation and peace of mind throughout every stage of their matter.
Top skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Review & Drafting with the skills of Forensic Accounting
- Auditing financial model used in PPP & Infrastructure projects in Bangladesh
- Tax and Transactions Advisory
- Due Diligence and Valuation
- Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support.
Kamal Kumar Sarker FCCA
Partner
As a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) with over 25 years of specialist experience in the UK and Bangladesh, He help individuals, Charity, SMEs and corporates navigate the most complex areas of Tax Investigation, Tax Planning, Compliance, Accounts Preparation, Business Financing, Governance and Turnaround Strategies.
Clients come to him when they need clarity, protection and strategic guidance especially during HMRC enquiries, VAT disputes, PAYE/employment tax reviews, or when planning to reduce long‑term tax exposure. His background includes senior tax roles at Tesco PLC, leadership of internal audit for a London Stock Exchange listed multinational Micro Finance Bank, operating in Africa and Asia and extensive consulting experience across Private and Public sector.
As Partner at Fernhill Consulting House (UK) Ltd, He leads tax investigations, prepare technical working papers, negotiate with HMRC, and design tax‑efficient structures for clients. His work consistently reduces liabilities, strengthens compliance frameworks, and protects clients from financial and regulatory exposure.
His expertise includes:
🔹 Tax Investigation & HMRC Dispute Resolution
He represents clients in:
- Direct tax and corporation tax investigations
- VAT and indirect tax disputes
- PAYE, payroll and employment tax enquiries
- Forensic reviews, disclosures and settlement strategies
- Technical correspondence and negotiation with HMRC
His approach is evidence‑driven, compliant and designed to minimise disruption, penalties and liabilities.
🔹 Strategic Tax Planning (Direct, Indirect & IHT)
He helps clients legally and efficiently reduce their tax burden through:
- Corporate and personal tax planning
- VAT structuring and advisory
- Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning and wealth protection
- Tax‑efficient business structuring and profit extraction
- Long‑term planning for business owners and high‑net‑worth individuals
- Clients consistently benefit from 15–20% reductions in liabilities through structured planning and accurate analysis.
🔹 Accounts Preparation & Compliance
He prepares and review:
- Statutory accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Management accounts and cash flow forecasts
- Compliance frameworks, SOPs and internal controls
- Financial statements for funding, audit and regulatory purposes
- Accuracy, transparency and compliance are at the core of my work.
🔹 Business Plans, Financing & Growth Strategy
He supports clients with:
- Investor‑ready business plans
- Financial modelling and projections
- Bank financing, funding applications and negotiations
- Turnaround strategies and performance improvement
- Governance and risk management frameworks
His experience includes designing improvement strategies for State‑owned Enterprises and strengthening governance and internal audit functions across 13 countries of Africa and Asia.
He combines deep technical tax expertise with a practical, client‑centred approach, ensuring every client receives clear guidance, strong representation and measurable results.
If you need support with tax investigations, HMRC disputes, tax planning, accounts or business financing, please contact and book an appointment, he welcomes the opportunity to help.