Leyton UK/IE: Expert Exchange

In this episode of the Expert Exchange podcast, we sit down with Emma Swann, Managing Director at BOAL Extrusion UK, to explore the intersection of finance, leadership, and sustainability in UK manufacturing.

Emma’s journey from a senior career in finance to leading one of the UK’s most innovative aluminium manufacturers is both inspiring and refreshingly honest. She shares how her background in taxation and financial strategy has s...

In this powerful episode of Leyton’s Expert Exchange, we continue our Women in Business mini-series with a deep dive into the evolving world of the aluminium industry. Host [Your Name] sits down with Nadine Bloxome, Chief Executive Officer of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), to explore how women are driving change, innovation, and sustainability in this critical sector.

With over a decade of experience championing the UK ...

In this episode of Leyton’s Expert Exchange podcast, we continue our Women in Business mini-series with an inspiring conversation featuring Kathryn Lynch, Founder and CEO of Chronos Consulting.

Kathryn is a strategist, problem-solver, and advocate for innovation, business growth, and sustainability. As Vice-Chair of Innovate Island and National Chair of the Fine Gael Small Business & Enterprise Council, she plays a piv...

In this episode of Leyton’s Expert Exchange podcast, we kick off our Women in Business mini-series with a conversation featuring Beena Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder of CCU International and co-founder of Women in New Energy. 

Beena has been a trailblazer in sustainability, driving systemic change and inspiring the next generation of female leaders through innovation and advocacy.

Join us as Beena shares insights into...

In this episode, we explore the world of carbon reporting and why it’s becoming essential for businesses of all sizes. Our sustainability expert, Manal Touri, joins Head of Energy Zach Crossland to discuss what carbon reporting is, why it matters, and how it can help businesses save costs while reducing their carbon footprint.
We simplify the key concepts, including the difference between Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and discus...

In the second episode of Leyton’s Expert Exchange Energy Miniseries, we dive deep into the intricacies of energy pricing for UK businesses. Our Head of Energy, Zach Crossland, sits down with a Senior Energy Consultant, Ian White of Mindful Energy, to explore the often-overlooked factors that go into your energy bill. 

Ian explains the multiple factors that impact pricing, including the global forces shaping energy costs; t...

In this episode of Leyton's Expert Exchange podcast, we kick off our new mini-series on Energy Tax Exemptions in the UK. We’re joined by Zach Crossland, Head of Energy for Leyton UK, to explore how businesses can uncover hidden savings and reduce their energy bills.

We discuss:

• The key components that make up a typical energy bill
• The impact of non-commodity costs and how businesses can mitigate them
• Energy tax exemptions: who...

Episode 4 is our final look at the R&D Corporation Tax Credit Scheme in Ireland. To conclude the mini-series, we sit down with David Buckley, Consultant Manager for Leyton Ireland, to discuss R&D Tax Credits for sectors that are often underserved by the scheme. 

We cover:
- Current business landscape in Ireland & key sectors driving growth
- The demand for large-scale and innovative construction
- W...

In Episode 3 of our Ireland mini-series, we are delighted to welcome Darragh Gaffney, Director of Growth & Sustainability at IRDG. Darragh provides a robust overview on todays topic - How Ireland has become a hub for innovation.

We cover:

- Darragh's background and the pivotal role the IRDG have played, and continue to play in innovation within Ireland. 
- Ireland’s innovation landscape
- Key driv...

In Episode 2 of our Ireland mini-series, we are delighted to welcome Darragh Gaffney, Director of Growth & Sustainability at IRDG. Darragh provides a robust overview on todays topic - How Ireland has become a hub for innovation.

We cover:

- Darragh's background and the pivotal role the IRDG have played, and continue to play in innovation within Ireland. 
- Ireland’s innovation landscape
- Key driv...

In Episode 1 of our Ireland mini-series, we welcome Robert Strutt, Director of Tax UK and Ireland. Rob leads our Consulting team in Ireland and offers a comprehensive guide to Ireland's R&D corporation tax credit scheme.

We cover:

• Understanding the Basics: What the scheme is and which businesses and projects are eligible.
• Tax Benefits and Rates: Main tax benefits and rates.
• Eligible Cost Categories: Types of eligible costs...

In this introductory episode, we launch Leyton's Expert Exchange Podcast. 
Leyton specialise in supporting clients access complex tax exemptions and incentives across the UK, Ireland, and 15 other countries worldwide. Discover how our podcast aims to educate and inform partners and clients through quarterly mini-series focused on specific tax exemptions. 

Join us as we announce our first mini-series on the R&D...