Paul’s story with Nyman Libson Paul began in 1978 when he joined as an audit trainee. Just three years later, he qualified, and by 1986, he had been promoted to Partner. Since then, he has played a central role in shaping the firm’s long-standing reputation within the entertainment world.
Much of Paul’s work revolves around theatre, film and television, advising clients across the creative landscape, from theatre owners and producers to charitable organisations and industry regulators. His insight into the business of performance has made him a trusted voice for both the artistic and commercial sides of the stage.
That deep understanding of the entertainment industry led him beyond the firm too. Paul served on the Board of Governors at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama from 1996, later becoming Chair from 2005 to 2017. He was awarded an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his contribution. The same year, he joined the Board of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), where he continues to chair the finance and audit committee.
His leadership has extended beyond the arts as well. Paul was a non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors at the Jockey Club Racecourse, Huntingdon, for nearly a decade, having first joined the board in 1995. His commitment to both Drama Training and Horse Racing Welfare was recognised with an OBE in the 2018 New Year Honours list.
Outside of work, Paul can often be found at the racecourse or watching football.
Chris joined NLP as an audit trainee in 1997 and qualified as an ACA in 2000. He has remained with the Firm ever since, progressing through the ranks before becoming Director of Client Services in 2024.
He works in general practice with both corporate and individual clients across a wide range of accounting, auditing and tax matters. His day-to-day focus includes managing client expectations, preparing financial statements and corporation tax computations, supervising VAT returns, and reviewing clients’ tax planning opportunities. Chris has particular experience in the creative industries, as well as handling VAT affairs for many clients, service charge reporting for property investment companies, and assisting production companies with Film Tax Relief claims.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys playing and watching sport, and taking long walks with his golden retriever.
Robert joined NLP in 2017 as an Audit Senior and now serves as an Audit Director, working closely with owner-managed and medium-to-large businesses across a wide range of sectors. With over 15 years in practice, he brings deep technical expertise and a calm, methodical approach that clients truly value.
He supports businesses throughout their growth journey, helping them remain compliant and confident as they scale. Whether advising on audit matters or providing hands-on support with day-to-day finance needs, Robert builds trusted relationships that make a lasting impact.
Robert also acts for several larger audit clients, combining rigorous attention to detail with strong commercial insight. Clients know they can rely on him for honest guidance, timely answers, and steady partnership.
Outside of work, Robert enjoys spending time with his family and unwinding with football and golf.
A qualified accountant with a proven track record, Anita brings precision, expertise, and a solution focused mindset to her role as a manager at NLP. Since joining in 2023, she has become a trusted advisor for clients managing limited company and sole trader accounts, VAT compliance, and audits. Her ability to distil complex financial challenges into streamlined processes ensures clients can focus on growth- not paperwork.
With a strong foundation in accountancy, honed through both professional experience and academic rigor (including her qualifications and a university degree in London), Anita delivers more than just numbers: she provides clarity & confidence. That makes a real difference to the businesses she supports. Her work may be behind the scenes, but the impact is front and centre: smooth processes, clear numbers, and fewer headaches for clients.
When she’s not unpicking financial puzzles, Anita is happiest with family, escaping to a specialty coffee spot, or getting competitive on the tennis court.
Joel joined NLP in 1997 as a tax consultant and now leads The Probate Practice, the firm’s dedicated probate division. With more than two decades of experience across tax and probate, he is a steady, trusted adviser for clients dealing with complex and sensitive estate matters.
He was among the first professionals licensed by the ICAEW to offer probate services when accountants were granted that authority. Today, he helps clients navigate Inheritance Tax, guides them through the probate process, and often supports families responding to HMRC enquiries. His calm approach and technical depth have seen him called upon even when NLP is not the original adviser.
Joel also maintains a loyal portfolio of tax clients, offering practical, clear advice that reflects both his experience and his empathy.
Outside work, Joel enjoys family life with his wife and young son. He’s a keen traveller, a sports fan, and a devoted follower of Tottenham Hotspur.
Steve joined NLP in 2013 as an Audit Senior and quickly gravitated towards the firm’s creative client base. Today, he splits his time between entertainment and general practice, bringing a warm, assured presence and sharp commercial instincts to every conversation.
From tax returns and audit files to company secretarial and client advice, Steve’s workload is as varied as the people he supports. His years working closely with Anthony Pins gave him a front-row seat to the inner workings of the industry. As Director of Client Services, Steve is the steady hand and first point of contact for many long standing relationships.
Away from the spreadsheets, Steve is most at home swimming and cycling, catching a new show, or discovering the next standout spot for dinner.
Scott joined NLP in 2015, bringing with him a strong background in audit and a solid track record supporting SMEs and owner-managed businesses. He now focuses on the firm’s creative clients, from theatres and film productions to television, video games and everything in between.
He qualified as an ACA in 2008 and built his early career in regional and national firms before finding his home at NLP. Today, he works closely with production companies, helping them navigate compliance, unlock tax credits and keep their operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
Scott is also a key player in the firm’s graduate training programme. He plays a hands-on role in mentoring new joiners, supporting their journey from trainee to qualified accountant.
When he’s not managing audits or reviewing tax credit claims, Scott’s busy with his family, often found pitchside, poolside or acting as unofficial chauffeur to his three children. He is an all-round great bloke and pillar of the local community, volunteering as treasurer for the local swimming club and coach for the local football club. Despite these selfless acts, he still finds time to lace up his running shoes, when he can.
Vicky Gilbert joined NLP in 2024 and brings a sharp, numbers first mindset to everything she does. As Senior Financial Reporting Manager, she provides accounting technical support across the firm, helping teams solve complex issues, refine their reporting and stay on top of the latest accounting standards.
She studied Maths at the University of Leeds and has built her career on being reliable, approachable and providing a collaborative approach. From reviewing working papers to creating model accounts, Vicky is the one people turn to when the detail matters most.
Her support is practical and precise. She helps others work with confidence and keeps the quality high across every engagement.
After hours, Vicky splits her time between two young children, catching up with friends, theatre trips and eating out when she can. Festival memories remain close to her heart, with Glastonbury 2024 firmly top of the list.
Emma joined NLP in 2025 as a Tax Director, bringing with her a sharp intellect and a calm, personable approach to complex challenges. With a degree in Economics and Maths from Durham, she focuses on transactional tax advice, tax planning and supporting the growth of NLP’s tax team.
Known for her strategic thinking and commitment to developing people, Emma is as invested in her team’s progression as she is in helping clients plan ahead. Whether guiding a transaction or mentoring others, she leads with focus and care.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys the balance of calm and energy. She finds relaxation in knitting, recharges on countryside runs and thrives on time spent socialising with friends.
Alex joined NLP in 2016 as an Audit Trainee and has since grown into one of the firm’s Senior Statutory Auditors. Today, he works across a wide range of sectors, from entertainment and technology to property, retail and professional services, supporting clients with everything from audit and accounting to tax planning and compliance.
He has particular experience with large companies and international groups, working with businesses that span Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East. Whether advising a UK subsidiary or a global parent company, Alex focuses on delivering straightforward, practical advice that helps clients move forward with confidence.
Away from the office, Alex enjoys good food, travelling and attending comedy shows. He can certainly recommend a good place to eat alongside providing accounting advice.
Hetal joined NLP in 2018 as an Audit Manager and now leads our audit department as Partner and QPRT. As a Responsible Individual, he plays a pivotal role in guiding businesses through the complexities of compliance and assurance.
With extensive experience supporting both large corporates and owner-managed businesses, Hetal brings clarity and confidence to every engagement, from statutory audits to navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. His approach is grounded in making the process straightforward, helping clients feel assured that they have a trusted advisor who understands both the fine detail and the broader business context.
Away from the numbers, Hetal is happiest spending time with his wife and two young daughters. A keen follower of cricket and football, he also enjoys discovering new places around the world.
Harry joined Nyman Libson Paul in 2015 as a manager, and the firm promoted him to partner in 2021. A Chartered Accountant, he trained at a medium-sized firm where he built his foundation as both an auditor and adviser to SME limited companies.
At Nyman Libson Paul, Harry has developed wide-ranging experience across the creative industries, ambitious start-ups, fast-growth businesses and high net worth individuals. His focus is on making sure a client’s business runs as efficiently as possible, and his ability to build strong, lasting relationships is key to the way he works. Alongside his client commitments, Harry leads the firm’s Business Services Department.
Away from the office, Harry spends time with his family, plays golf at Dyrham Park Country Club and supports Arsenal.
Robin joined NLP as a tax trainee in 2012 and has since helped shape the firm’s growing presence in the Far East. As a native Mandarin speaker and qualified accountant, he bridges East and West by translating the UK’s tax complexities into clear, practical advice for high-net-worth individuals and internationally minded businesses.
He focuses on clients arriving from China and across Asia, supporting them as they settle in the UK, launch ventures, acquire property or invest in various businesses. Robin is often the first call for new arrivals, helping them navigate the early steps and introducing them to the wider NLP team as their needs develop.
He lives in London with his family and enjoys travelling with world with them.
With more than three decades of tax experience, Robert has seen just about everything the industry can throw at him. Since joining Nyman Libson Paul as a tax senior in 1994, he’s grown to lead a thriving department as a partner that blends technical expertise with a fresh, practical approach. His focus is on helping clients navigate challenging regulations and turn fine print into clear, actionable solutions.
Robert is happiest when he’s shoulder-to-shoulder with clients, tackling knotty tax issues and guiding them to the most efficient, accurate outcomes. For him, dealing with clients is about more than numbers: it’s about building trust, finding creative ways forward and ensuring clients feel confident every step of the way.
Outside work, Robert is a keen runner and tennis player, and a loyal Arsenal supporter – a combination that has honed his patience, strategy and ability to handle last-minute drama, all of which come in handy during tax season.
Izabela joined Nyman Libson Paul in 2008 after completing her Master’s degree in Foreign Trade at the Cracow University of Economics. She is a Chartered Tax Adviser and winner of the prestigious Association of Taxation Technicians President’s Medal.
As a Partner, Izabela brings extensive expertise in private client tax, with a particular focus on property, residence, international matters, and both onshore and offshore trusts. She also advises on corporation tax, delivering tailored solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and established organisations alike.
Izabela manages the tax affairs of some of the firm’s most significant clients, including high-profile individuals from the entertainment and sports industries, as well as complex international structures. Her ability to navigate intricate cross-border challenges with clarity and precision sets her apart.
In addition to her role at Nyman Libson Paul, Izabela serves as a regional director on the Morison Global European Board, strengthening the firm’s international connections and enhancing its global reach.
Outside of work, Izabela is a proud mum who enjoys supporting her children at tennis courts and gymnastics. She also loves swimming, cycling, and long walks, often accompanied by classical music.
Laurence joined Nyman Libson Paul LLP as a Partner in 2018. He brings with him a mix of big-firm experience and an entrepreneurial instinct that sets him apart.
He is a go-to advisor for ambitious, fast-growth businesses. He already supports several well-known trailblazers across a wide range of sectors including media, tech, ecommerce and the creator economy. He specialises in helping clients navigate critical moments. Whether expanding into new markets, transforming operations, raising finance, or planning for an exit, Laurence’s clients value his ability to bring clarity to complex matters.
He always builds his work on relationships, putting people first. A solution-finder, founders and leadership teams trust Laurence for his blend of commercial savvy, blue-sky thinking and pragmatic foresight, always delivered with a refreshingly human touch.
Outside the office, Laurence loves to swap balance sheets for beats! A singer, songwriter and producer, music has long been his creative escape. He is a fiercely loyal Arsenal fan, the loudest voice on the sidelines at his son’s Sunday League matches and always front row at one of his daughter’s dance shows. An avid traveller, he has already ticked off many countries, and plenty more are hoped to be added.
Anthony has built his entire career at NLP, rising from trainee in 1983 to Managing Partner in 2022. His journey embodies the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent for the long term.
As a go-to advisor for theatre, film and television visionaries, Anthony is his clients’ financial ally behind the scenes, transforming complex financial challenges into clear strategies. He handles the numbers, giving creative minds the freedom to focus on their next groundbreaking production while he secures their financial foundation.
When he’s not at work, Anthony champions the arts through his Trustee positions at MGCfutures and at UK Jewish Film. His lifelong support for AFC Bournemouth reflects his belief that loyalty, patience and (let’s face it) blind faith can ultimately bring their rewards.
Richard joined Nyman Libson Paul in 1992 and became a partner five years later. Since then, he has carved out a trusted role supporting businesses through pivotal moments, from growth and restructuring to creative steps into new markets.
A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial edge, Richard specialises in owner-managed businesses, purchase and sale, , corporate restructuring, marketing services, property, leisure, and the ever-evolving film and entertainment world representing some of the worlds most prominent creative talent.His strength lies not only in the numbers but in the relationships he builds. Clients value his insight, his instinct and his ability to anticipate challenges while keeping their ambitions in sharp focus.
Beyond the office, Richard’s world is just as expressive. As well as a regular in theatre stalls and a film devotee, he is an avid collector of American comic books, comic artwork and film memorabilia, a passion that began long before he ever thought about accountancy. He also serves as a Trustee of VIA,a national alcohol and drug charity.