Renewable Innovation in Historic Buildings

The Benefit

How would you describe the R&D tax claim process with Leyton?
“It was pretty slick. The first year was a learning curve for both sides, but over time the process has become much simpler — both in how we prepare documentation and how Leyton interprets and applies what we do.”

Has working with Leyton helped shape your understanding of R&D?
“Definitely. Some things we assumed were R&D, Leyton clarified weren’t. But other areas we didn’t think qualified, they flagged as eligible — explaining why. It’s been a learning process, and we now know what to look for in our projects.”

What does your collaboration with Leyton look like in practice?
“It’s a staged process. We outline project narratives first — well before quantifying hours — then meet with Leyton routinely to make sure we’re on track to claim appropriately.”

How did Leyton support you through your recent HMRC challenge?
“We really leaned on Leyton. They helped us identify the best route for our claim and categorised our workload accordingly. When HMRC raised questions, we had a meeting with them and Leyton sat in. They advised us post-meeting, helped decode the language, and guided us through the entire process.”

What was the outcome?
“It took time, but it was a positive outcome. HMRC weren’t disputing the content of our claim — just the calculation method. Leyton had advised on that, and without their support, it would have been much harder to navigate.”