Matt Carter

I'm a Tax Director in Southampton, advising ambitious, innovation-led businesses across the Central South. I work mainly with privately owned and private equity-backed businesses in Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Defence, helping management teams manage tax as their businesses grow and evolve. People come to me for practical advice that supports commercial objectives and helps businesses make the most of opportunities while managing risk.

I support clients through investment in innovation, international expansion, transactions, restructuring and exit. I have particular expertise in R&D tax relief and Patent Box, alongside broader corporate tax and transaction advisory work. I bring the most value when a business is growing quickly or navigating change and needs a tax strategy that keeps pace with its ambitions. My approach starts with understanding what you are trying to achieve, then providing clear, straightforward advice that helps you move forward with confidence.

Having joined the Southampton team as a graduate, I've developed my career alongside many of the businesses and people I work with today. Whether supporting a technology business expanding overseas, an advanced manufacturing company investing in innovation or a private equity-backed group preparing for a transaction, I bring together the right expertise from across our teams to provide a joined-up service rather than treating tax issues in isolation.

I've grown with the Southampton team and care deeply about our people, our clients and the wider South Coast business community.

Ask me about Corporate Tax, R&D Tax Relief, Patent Box, Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Defence, Private Equity-backed Businesses, International Expansion and Transactions.