Dan has worked in tax for more than a decade. He began his career at HMRC on the Tax Specialist Programme, qualifying as an Inspector of Taxes. Over eight years, he specialized in Corporation Tax and led cross-tax enquiries into complex multinational groups, including work within the Complex Evasion Team. He was also technical lead for HMRC's Mid-Sized Business Insolvency Team, advising on how insolvency procedures and tax risks interact and training colleagues on investigation skills, penalties and information powers.
In 2024, Dan moved into the private sector, where he focused on disputes and resolutions, before joining Trident Tax in 2025. He has managed COP8 and COP9 investigations, advised on HMRC's information powers, and supported clients through settlement negotiations and litigation up to the Court of Appeal.
His expertise covers HMRC interventions and investigations, penalties, and insolvency-related tax risks, across enquiry strategy, dispute resolution, tribunal process and cross-border structuring. He holds a Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (Merit), a First Class BA in Taxation Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University and a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Bath.
