About Us
STEVE SIMMONITE – Director
07778 494 124
stevesimmonite@sks.gb.com
Steve is a former Partner at Grant Thornton and previously worked for 12 years in KPMG’s tax investigations practice. Before he was in professional practice Steve was an investigator for HM Customs & Excise and had over 18 years experience with the Department.
Steve has extensive skills assisting businesses and individuals subject to criminal and civil investigation by Customs, helping businesses in dispute with Customs and advising companies on both UK and cross border issues involving VAT, AEO accreditation, customs and excise duties.
KIM HUTCHINSON – Director
07766 726 750
kimhutchinson@sks.gb.com
Kim joined SKS from Grant Thornton having previously spent 10 years with KPMG.
Kim has worked with a significant number of businesses and their legal advisers in relation to both civil and criminal investigations by Customs. Kim also deals with issues relating to VAT, excise and customs duty in a wide range of sectors including textiles, telecommunications, freight, alcohol and chemicals.
She is experienced in helping businesses apply for AEO status having recently taken part in a pilot project with Customs. She is one of a small group of advisers who can claim to have practical knowledge of how to assist clients with AEO applications.
STEWART SMITH – Director
07801 246 964
stewartsmith@sks.gb.com
Stewart joined SKS having worked in the private sector for 10 years. Prior to this Stewart worked for HM Customs & Excise for 26 years of which 23 were as a specialist investigator. During this time he was seconded for 3 years to the European Commission as a national expert in Anti Dumping Duty investigations.
Stewart has considerable experience in advising multi-national companies in EU duty and international trade matters including issues involving customs and excise duties, AEO and VAT. He has enjoyed considerable success in resolving disputes with Customs.