Chris
Cairns

Space

The space industry is a high growth and highly innovative area and business operating in the sector need advisors who are aligned with their needs. In addition to providing support services to ensure the efficient running of a company, Chris advises space sector businesses on setting up in the UK, company structuring, tax reliefs, such as R&D and M&A.

Chris meets up with his clients in the space sector when visiting our satellite office at the Harwell Technology Campus, one of the UK’s largest space sector clusters. It’s this contact that delivers the specialist understanding and support this sector needs from an advisor.

Testimonials

“Being an experienced business advisor combined with his friendly approach, he is well placed for companies to get that essential business support they need.”

Gemma Wilson, ESA Business Incubation Centre Harwell Support Manager, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

“His and Alliotts’ contacts in the Space and other industry sectors are untypical of similar professional advisers”

Angus Horner, Director of the Harwell Campus Partnership

“Chris, with his friendly outgoing personality is often on hand to help the start-up companies.”

Mark Burrows, Development Manager, STFC Harwell Campus

Software and App developers

An experienced business advisor to software developers Chris provides support to ensure businesses are operated efficiently. In addition to compliance services his expertise in this area includes advising on entity establishment, shareholder matters, structures and tax planning to meet corporate objectives.

Testimonials

“We are very pleased with the excellent level of service your firm has provided. You and your team are commended for the quality of the work, professionalism, responsiveness and positive approach adopted. We believe we made the right choice in selecting Alliotts as our audit firm. We look forward to building upon our business relationship.”

Ian Sandbach, CFO, Kognitio Ltd, Competitive Advantage from Data

Video Games

Known in the gaming business as the “Audit Paladin,” Chris is a powerhouse in the world of financial strategy and business advisory. A partner at Alliotts LLP, Chris combines his expertise in auditing with a keen eye for detail, uncovering hidden opportunities that drive business growth. With a blend of strategic prowess and financial wizardry, Chris guides his clients through the complex labyrinth of financial regulations and market dynamics like a seasoned dungeon master leading a raid. His speciality lies in crafting high-level business strategies that eliminate operational inefficiencies, such as redundant processes and financial waste, at the same time uncovering untapped revenue streams, all of this helps his clients’ businesses thrive.

Just like a skilled gamer equips their character with the best weapons and armour to overcome tough challenges, Chris is the go-to advisor who ensures your business is always armed with the best tools and strategies to conquer any market obstacle.

Chris has a penchant for travel and enjoying new experiences which often test his physical endurance and can include significant discomfort.