Colin Hailey

Colin Hailey is the founder and managing partner of Confluence Tax LLP, a specialized tax advisory firm focused on providing expert tax advice to biotechnology and technology companies.12 With over 25 years of experience in tax advisory, Colin established Confluence Tax in 2010 after recognizing the need for pragmatic, client-focused tax advice tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the knowledge economy.1

Professional Background

Prior to founding Confluence Tax, Colin worked at two of the largest accounting firms in the UK:

• Arthur Andersen until 2002
• Deloitte until 20104

This experience in Big4 accounting firms provided him with a strong foundation in tax advisory services for technology and life sciences companies.

Expertise and Specialization

Colin's expertise lies in navigating the complex tax landscape for SMEs in the biotechnology and technology sectors. His areas of focus include:

• R&D tax credits
• Patent box benefits
• Employee equity incentives (e.g., EMI share option schemes)
• Tax valuation of shares and assets
• Transactions such as funding, expansion, M&A activity, demergers, reorganizations, and public listings1

Industry Influence

Colin is actively involved in shaping tax policies that impact the life sciences sector in the UK:

• Chair of the Finance and Tax Committee of the UK BioIndustry Association
• Engages in debates with HM Treasury and HMRC on tax topics affecting the life sciences sector
• Has influenced discussions on changes to R&D tax credits, the patent box, and venture capital schemes like EIS1

Contact Information

Colin Hailey can be reached at:

• Phone: +44(0)7855 502917
• Email: emma@confluencetax.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colin-confluencetax1

Confluence Tax LLP is based in Cambridge, UK, with their office address at 1010 Cambourne Road, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6DW.13