Partner-Led Tax Advisory for Innovators & Industry Disruptors

Empowering innovation with specialist tax advice, driven by deep sector insight and delivered with clarity and confidence.

Our Firm

Westlock Partners is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to empowering growth and innovation across the heart of the UK economy, SMEs. We support clients across a range of sectors, including Aerospace & Defence, Software & Technology, and Architecture & Engineering.

Our approach is, and will always remain, partner-led. That means every engagement is led by a suitably qualified and experienced partner, who remains your direct point of contact throughout. This ensures our clients benefit from senior oversight, clear accountability, and advice grounded in deep technical and commercial understanding.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the trusted, go-to advisor for ambitious businesses across multiple industries and stages of growth, helping them to achieve their full potential within both the letter and the spirit of the law.

Core industry sectors we work with:

  • At Westlock Partners, we work extensively with innovative companies across a broad spectrum of the software development sector. This includes fast-growing businesses in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, SaaS platforms, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing, as well as cutting-edge firms in Blockchain, Gaming, Telecommunications, and IoT (Internet of Things). Our expertise also extends to Embedded Systems, Automotive Tech, and advanced applications in Aerospace and Defence, enabling us to support clients tackling complex technical challenges at the forefront of digital innovation.

  • Westlock Partners supports a diverse range of engineering businesses across multiple disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, and Precision Engineering. We also work closely with firms in Aerospace, Automotive, Modular Construction, and Smart Buildings, as well as those innovating in Industrial Manufacturing, Robotics, and Electronics. Whether it’s designing complex systems, integrating new technologies, or solving technical uncertainties in infrastructure or product development, we help engineering clients navigate the R&D tax relief landscape with confidence.

  • We work extensively with science-led organisations across fields such as Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, Materials Science, and Environmental Science. Whether advancing drug development, conducting laboratory-based experimentation, developing innovative formulations, or improving testing protocols, our team understands the rigorous technical challenges involved. We help scientific businesses accurately identify and substantiate qualifying R&D activities to ensure compliance and maximise the value of their claims.

Client Testimonials

  • “Westlock Partners completely transformed the way we approach our R&D claims. Their deep understanding of software development, and how HMRC interprets eligibility meant we could claim with total confidence. The process was efficient, compliant, and required far less time from our team than ever before.”

    CTO, UK-based SaaS Company

  • “What impressed us most was how quickly Westlock grasped the complexity of our work in biotechnology. Their ability to translate technical innovation into a robust, defensible R&D report was exceptional.”

    Head of R&D, Biotech SME

  • “We were facing an HMRC compliance check on a historic claim when we were introduced to Westlock. Not only did they defend the claim successfully, but they also helped us refine our internal processes for future submissions. Can’t recommend them highly enough.”

    Managing Director, Mechanical Engineering Firm

  • “From start to finish, Westlock delivered outstanding advice on our capital allowances claim for a new office fit-out. They identified substantial qualifying expenditure we hadn’t even considered. Their partner-led approach made all the difference.”

    FD, National Property Development Firm