Richard Yewdall is a Senior Consultant specialising in assisting businesses that experience problems with Customs Authorities, both in the UK and abroad. Following a career in H M Customs & Excise, he worked for thirteen years in the Forensic Accounting section of a “big five” accountancy firm, where he headed the team representing clients under investigation by H M Customs & Excise.

During his time with Customs, he successfully investigated many cases involving drugs, armaments and revenue frauds. He also worked closely with overseas Customs Authorities in Europe and Africa. Latterly he headed a team dealing with commercial fraud.

Mr Yewdall has wide experience of UK and European legislation relating to VAT and customs and excise duties, and has assisted many high profile companies and individuals by representing them in VAT and duties tribunals. When appropriate he has prepared expert reports for Counsel in prosecution cases.

He is a member of the Academy of Experts and Deputy Chairman of the International VAT Association.