Pieres leads Gravita’s R&D advisory service and has specialised in this field since 2016. He works with companies from early-stage innovators to established corporates, helping them identify, evidence, and secure R&D tax relief while embedding processes to safeguard future claims.

He has delivered substantial claim portfolios, guided clients through complex HMRC enquiries, and built high-performing technical teams. His experience particularly spans software, biotechnology, engineering, manufacturing and construction, giving him the breadth to advise across diverse innovation challenges.

Clients value his ability to combine deep technical knowledge of R&D legislation with a strategic outlook. He focuses on preparing robust claims that can withstand HMRC scrutiny and advising on R&D tax planning so that businesses can approach R&D incentives with confidence and align them to their long-term growth objectives.