Deloitte to boost R&D; tax practice with Leyton Ireland merger

Deloitte Ireland has announced that Leyton Ireland, a specialist in the provision of R&D; tax credit advice, has merged with its existing R&D; tax credit practice to form Deloitte Leyton Consulting Ireland Ltd, a joint venture owned by Deloitte Ireland and the Leyton Group.

Established in Ireland in 2007, Leyton offers dedicated R&D tax credit services in the Irish market.

“Leyton’s expertise and experience complement Deloitte’s existing strong capabilities in this area. We believe the combination of skills in the two teams creates a market leading proposition for our clients,” said Brendan Jennings, managing partner, Deloitte.

“As the economic situation improves and capital is increasingly available to invest in R&D activity, companies need to ensure this spend is as cost effective as possible. Our team of experts is committed to working with companies to do just that as they lay the foundations of growth and expansion in their businesses.”