MEET THE ADVISORY TEAM

Scott Lawrence Partner

I am head of a 46 person team that focuses on business advice, audit and tax for all local, national and international businesses, no matter their size, structure, or stage in the business lifecycle. I have nearly 30 years’ experience advising corporate clients, family businesses and entrepreneurs from various industries.

I love a challenge and in my spare time I am a keen motorsport driver as well as recently achieving my pilot’s licence.

 scott.lawrence@hazlewoods.co.uk

Ryan Hancock Director

I have almost 30 years’ experience dealing with corporate clients, many of which are owner managed. With a growing and successful local economy, the team I work with are continually in demand, providing a friendly and efficient compliance service, adding value wherever they can.

I’m really proud to coach a successful local minis rugby team and can often be found cheering on the Cherry and Whites.

 ryan.hancock@hazlewoods.co.uk

Gaskell Director

I specialise in assurance and financial reporting services for mainly owner-managed businesses and subsidiaries of overseas companies. I am a member of the firm’s technical committee and I provide technical support to clients on a wide range of financial reporting matters.

Having (gracefully) retired from cricket but still playing the odd round of golf, I now enjoy cricket and football mostly from the comfort of the sofa.

 julian.gaskell@hazlewoods.co.uk

Rhiannon Hooper Director

I work with businesses of varying sizes and use my experience to provide tailored management accounting solutions. I also advise on the implementation of accounting software and systems including Xero and Sage.

Outside of work I enjoy supporting my family with their equestrian endeavours usually taking on the role of groom.

 rhiannon.hooper@hazlewoods.co.uk

Paul Fussell Partner

I have specialised in buying and selling businesses, fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions since 1998. I have recently been pleased to lead the Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team to being named a top 10 M&A adviser across the UK in 2020 as well as completing deals valued at over £1 billion for the first time in 2019.

Away from work I love to spend time with my family and watching rugby.

 paul.fussell@hazlewoods.co.uk

Rebecca Copping Director

Having joined Hazlewoods in 2018, I have worked on a large number of private company, family business and corporate audits, and various inbound subsidiaries. I have a particular interest in companies in the Food and Drink industry.

Outside of work you can find me cycling, running and spending time with my young family.

 rebecca.copping@hazlewoods.co.uk

Felicity Sang Director

I have experience across a wide range of sectors and clients, from manufacturing to recruitment agencies, including corporate and family businesses. My key area of interest is investment trusts and the financial reporting requirements of listed public liability companies.

I have a keen interest in arts and crafts – either making something at home or seeing how it should be done at art galleries and exhibitions!

 felicity.sang@hazlewoods.co.uk

Emma Boutcher Associate Director

I work with a wide variety of small and medium sized businesses at varying stages of the business lifecycle. I provide a complete service to my clients including business accounts and tax compliance, ad-hoc business advice, tax planning and personal tax services for the owners.

 emma.boutcher@hazlewoods.co.uk