HW Fisher LLP

HW Fisher is a top 30 UK chartered accountancy firm providing expert accountancy, audit, tax, corporate and financial advisory services to high-profile entrepreneurial SMEs, large corporates and high net-worth individuals.  We have a well-established, well regarded sports department who work predominantly with sports individuals, pundits and marketing companies.

Our clients in the sports sector lead high-pressured lives and need the reassurance of knowing their financial affairs are in safe hands. No two clients in this sector have the same requirements, so we offer a carefully tailored service to suit their individual needs.

With retirement generally coming earlier for our sports clients, future-proofing finances is key. It’s best to work with us to establish the correct structures at the earliest opportunity for maximum financial benefit.

We become part of our clients’ teams and work seamlessly with other advisers. Our experts work with other professionals such as lawyers, bankers and agents to structure and run their affairs smoothly.

Our team also looks after clients in other areas of the sports industry, such as agents and merchandise.

We negotiate with HMRC in relation to tax enquiries which often focus on agents’ fees and image rights and. We’ll ensure the process is as straightforward for you as possible.

Many of our sports clients, footballers in particular, need to establish an image rights company. This is an area that has attracted considerable interest from HMRC and careful planning is essential. We are well aware of the sensitive areas HMRC focuses on and plan accordingly.

We assist our clients and their families with establishing businesses which run alongside their careers. This is usually connected with property investments which operate in conjunction with pension and wealth planning arrangements.

Our team acts for our sports clients throughout their careers and beyond. We’re often heavily involved with long-term financial planning. Many of our clients will accumulate considerable wealth and our advice covers inheritance tax and wealth planning. The close relationships we develop with our clients means we are often appointed as trustees and executors.