Chris Sutton
FCA
Head of Leisure & Hospitality, Partner
Chris has worked with clients at every stage of the business growth cycle: from start-up through to flotation. Heading our Hospitality and Leisure team, Chris has a number of clients across the sector including hotels and restaurants.
He is heavily involved with his clients’ affairs, the large majority of which are owner-managed family businesses. He is a hands-on adviser and enjoys the variety of challenges offered by working in public practice, bringing over 35 years experience. Chris’s portfolio of clients also includes a number of large groups both in the UK and overseas.
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Brexit – the effects on the economy and UK businesses
Thousands of UK businesses seem to be struggling, to the point where there are quite a few of them likely to be going out of business.
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2017 Autumn Budget announcements likely to impact investment in the Leisure & Hospitality sector
The Leisure & Hospitality sector is still contending with the major changes expected from Brexit and one of the many concerns would be blocks to international investment coming into the UK, which in turn would probably have adverse effects on the sector.
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Developments within the hotel industry
The first half of the year 2017 has been very good for the hotel industry due to the increase in...
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VAT reduction campaign for the Hospitality industry
Off the back of the UK’s decision to leave the EU, there has been an increased call to the government to reduce VAT for the Hospitality industry in the UK. It is well known that the industry is price sensitive and highly competitive, so most countries within the EU have reduced their VAT rates on hotel accommodation, restaurant services and admission to amusement parks to help the industry.
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Apprenticeship levy
A new scheme known as the Apprenticeship Levy will be introduced from 6 April of 2017. It will...
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UK Hotels sector sees increased foreign investment post Brexit
Lord Price (CVO), Minister of State for Trade and Investment, recently spoke about the growing...
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