Team - David Fairchild

David Fairchild

David Fairchild

Associate Director, Accounts and Tax

With more than 35 years’ post-qualification experience, David brings the depth and perspective of a true general practice expert to UK SMEs. Having worked exclusively in London-based firms throughout his career, he has built long-standing relationships as the trusted first point of contact for clients. David guides them through the full spectrum of accounting and tax matters with clarity, confidence and a steady hand.

David specialises in supporting owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses across professional and business services, technology and property. His role centres on delivering a fully joined-up experience: identifying what clients need, resolving day-to-day issues, and bringing in specialist colleagues when required to ensure advice is seamless, commercially grounded and future-focused.

A member of the ICAEW, David combines technical rigour with an approachable, practical style. His broad sector knowledge and practitioner mindset mean clients benefit from support that is responsive, proactive and tailored to the realities of running and growing a business.

Sectors

Property Professional and Business Services Technology

Locations

Pre-revenue accounting: Getting your start-up's finances right from day one

Pre-revenue accounting: Getting your start-up’s finances right from day one

13th October 2026
Written by: Jenny Cessini
When you’re starting a business, there’s a lot to think about. From developing your idea to finding your first customers, accounting might not be at the top of your to-do list. But some of the...
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Starting a business Why the right foundations matter from day one

Starting a business? Why the right foundations matter from day one

13th October 2026
Written by: Jen Sewell
Starting a business is exciting. Whether you’re launching a new venture or bringing an innovative idea to market, there is plenty to think about beyond simply the concept.  The decisions you make in the early...
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Minerva Research Labs VAT case shows why marketing matters

13th October 2026
Written by: Ashraf Cuerdo
The recent Minerva Research Labs Limited v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 1320 (TC) decision is a reminder that when determining the VAT liability of food- and drink-related products, it is not always enough that something is...
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Could pharmaceutical pricing schemes lead to VAT repayments? The Boehringer case

13th October 2026
Written by: Sandy Cochrane
The ongoing Boehringer litigation is one of the most significant VAT developments affecting the pharmaceutical sector in recent years. While the dispute focuses on pharmaceutical pricing schemes, the wider significance lies in whether mandatory payments...
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Tax

Personal tax planning before and after selling your business

9th October 2026
Written by: Nicola Harte
When considering selling your business, careful personal tax planning both before and after a sale can have a significant impact on the wealth ultimately retained by you and individuals and their families. Early planning is...
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Conservatives pledge to scrap inheritance tax on the family home

9th October 2026
Written by: Michaela Lamb
The proclamation at the 2026 Conservative Party conference by their leader, Kemi Badenoch, that she will scrap Inheritance tax on family homes and allow couples to leave another £1 million tax free on death will...
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Andy Burnham announces the abolition of the triple lock on pensions

6th October 2026
Written by: Ian MacGillivray
In his keynote speech to the Labour Party Conference the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the triple lock would become a double lock from 2030 to fund a new National Care Service which...
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A VAT cut may help hospitality, but it is not a silver bullet

5th October 2026
Written by: Sudhir Rawal
The call from more than 800 hospitality businesses for a reduction in VAT from 20% to 10% reflects the growing financial pressures facing one of the UK’s largest employers and most socially important sectors. With...
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