Jay Desai
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Jay Desai

Senior Manager - Research and Development Tax

Jay is a Director in MHA’s Research and Development (R&D) Tax team, bringing over nine years of specialised experience in R&D tax advisory. With a background in Chemistry and broad industry exposure, he has delivered expert advisory services to a wide range of sectors, including Chemicals, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering. His clients span from highly innovative SMEs to FTSE-listed businesses.

Jay leads the end-to-end management of R&D tax claims, carrying out in-depth technical and financial analyses to ensure submissions are optimised, thoroughly evidenced, and defensible. He has extensive experience liaising with HMRC to resolve compliance queries and maintains a keen focus on the latest developments in R&D tax legislation, advising clients on proactive planning in an evolving landscape.