Guy Swarbreck

Hailing from the beaches and sunshine of Australia, Guy joined UHY Hacker Young as a graduate trainee in 2000, qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2004 and was promoted to Partner in July 2010. Guy is a member of the Securities and Investment Institute having completed his Diploma exams in 2006.

Guy specialises in auditing firms in the regulated financial services sector and those admitted and seeking admission to the official list and AIM markets.

Within the regulated financial services sector Guy acts for stockbrokers, fund managers and corporate finance houses. In conjunction with his auditing role Guy provides compliance advice to businesses at every level in this sector, from those preparing for regulation by the FSA to those requiring assistance with the on-going maintenance and development of their internal compliance function.

Guy’s quoted clients encompass a broad range of sectors. Recent examples include start-up mining and biotechnology companies. Having acted on numerous IPOs, acquisition investigations and related due diligence exercises for clients in these sectors, Guy is well-placed to advise new entrant and established businesses in this technical but rewarding arena.

When not working Guy is happiest when doing something sporty and involving running or mountains.

Latest news

Our London office strengthens Corporate Finance Team with new partner hire from Littlejohn

Our London office has appointed a new partner, Odhran Dodd to the Corporate Finance team.
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Last minute rush for small business investment tax breaks

A last minute rush to take advantage of the now closed Corporate Venturing Scheme resulted in a 65% jump in investment in small companies, to £28m, in its final year.
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Taxpayers face millions in fines for not completing tax returns - even if they do not owe tax or are owed a rebate by HMRC!

Taxpayers who do not owe tax, or are even due a tax rebate from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), will be fined for the first time this year if they do not complete tax returns by January 31 2012.
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The protection gap - life assurance and pensions

Many leave the provision of life assurance and pensions to their employers, although unfortunately they do not consider whether, in the event of a claim, the benefits provided would be sufficient to allow a reasonably comfortable lifestyle to be maintained.   
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M&A deals targeting UK private companies takes double dip

A rally in M&A activity targeting UK private companies has ground to a halt over the last 12 months, our research has found.
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AIM liquidity plummets in wake of Eurozone crisis

Liquidity on AIM has plummeted following the Eurozone crisis, our new figures show.
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Fares fair

January saw substantial increases in train fares for daily commuters to the capital, in many cases in excess of 5%.
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The pension lifetime allowance and fixed protection

The value of the lifetime allowance is to be reduced from £1.8 million to £1.5 million in April 2012.
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Eurozone crisis heaps pressure on AIM recovery

Our latest research has shown that the on-going Eurozone crisis is heaping pressure on AIM, with company departures from the market once again outpacing new listings.
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Latest publications

Financial update: January 2012

Download our financial update a series of articles covering family protection and urgent aspects of pension planning.
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January 2012: Experience with stock market clients

Hemscott December 2011

Our Capital Markets specialists have significant experience advising and supporting fully listed, AIM and PLUS clients. This document provides a list of stock market clients as at December 2011.
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SME news

Our quarterly newsletter for SMEs gives a run-down of the latest tax, payroll, HR and general business news for small and medium-sized businesses.
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VATflash January 2012

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What normally proves to be a quiet month for VAT issues, this January has been anything but.
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UHY International UHY studies 2011

International UHY studies

Download our International UHY studies to read about the wide tax gaps among countries, the varying corporate taxes between countries and that business start-up rates are five times faster in BRIC countries than in other nations.
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International Business issue 24

International Business Issue 24

The latest issue of our twice-yearly publication featuring articles on current business affairs in countries and business cultures around the world.
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Charities and not-for-profit sector

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Download our brochure for details of how we provide comprehensive charity audit and accounting services which help you maintain a financially sound organisation, allowing you to focus on meeting the core objectives of your charity. 
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FSA compliance

FSA compliance

Download our brochure for details of how our highly experienced, partner-led team can help with your FSA compliance requirements.
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VATflash December 2011

VATflash Dec 2011

This month’s VATflash includes updates on legislation, business reminders, Government announcements and other VAT related issues to read during your Christmas festivities.
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