James Mackie

Restructuring & Recovery Manager

James joined the firm at the end of 2008, just 2 months after the restructuring and recovery division of MacIntyre Hudson was founded. He obtained the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency in 2012 and currently manages one of three corporate insolvency teams, looking after a team of 6 with a combined portfolio of approximately 160 cases.

James is a member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association. James has worked with a wide variety of clients and situations, including:

• Assisting with the administration of a firm of accountants with 4 offices covering North London. James assisted with the sale of the  business and the forensic examination of over 40 bank accounts.
• Assisting with a solvent liquidation that has realised over £15 million from the sale of assets in the period of the liquidation.

Oliver Mangham

Digital Solutions Project Leader

Oliver joined MHA MacIntyre Hudson in 2013 and has a background in audit and statutory accounts. Oliver is passionate about using training and development to create cost efficiencies in businesses. He specialises in cloud accounting as the firm’s Project Leader for the Digital Solutions service line. As part of his role he helps clients access real time financial information about their businesses to aid their decision making and implements solutions to help them realise time cost efficiencies from new technologies and systems. Oliver is currently aiding clients by implementing new cloud systems in preparation for Making Tax Digital (MTD).

Oliver has worked closely with clients in a range of sectors, including technology, education, not for profit, recruitment and professional services.

Oliver enjoys running, snooker and he used to work as a full-time magician. He still performs across the country in his spare time.

Jennifer Whatson

Audit Manager

Jen joined MacIntyre Hudson in July 2013 following the firm’s merger with her previous Kent-based firm, was swiftly promoted to Assistant Manager and then Manager, and moved to the specialist Not for Profit team in the London city office in April 2016. Jen has worked with charity clients since the beginning of her accountancy training in 2008, gaining significant experience of both accountancy and audit, and has built up a comprehensive knowledge of the sector. Jen’s current portfolio is audit-dominated and spans a wide variety of charities, academies and other not-for-profit clients, with a particular emphasis on those receiving government or other public funding, and membership associations, as well as some commercial clients.

Jen is committed to developing strong working relationships with clients and colleagues alike, and prides herself on thinking practically when discussing solutions to issues raised. 

Outside of the office, Jen enjoys roller skating, swimming and family days out – usually to a theme park!

David Coppard

Head of Media & Entertainment, Partner

David joined in 2010 when his firm “Coppards” merged with MHA MacIntyre Hudson and he advises individuals and businesses involved in all aspects of the Media & Entertainment industry. His expertise extends to business and personal management including working with agents, managers, banks, solicitors and independent financial advisers. Proud to have developed and lead a very talented team passionately supporting talent in every part of the industry.

Originally studied for a career in engineering, David obtained a First Class Honours degree but decided to expand his opportunities and trained to become a chartered accountant. After qualification he moved to Price Waterhouse and found his vocation when he join the team managing ex-Beatle George Harrison and HandMade Films. Established his own Media & Entertainment practice in the 1980’s and has the privilege of working for some of the most talented and successful individuals in the business. 

David enjoys theatre going, particularly to see productions associated with his clients and is Honorary Treasurer for a number of charities. Much time is taken with family and their “zoo”, presently 3 horses, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 4 ducks and 4 rabbits, was 2 cats but just lost our much loved “Monster” who has passed away aged 19.