Lewis Banfield

Lewis is a partner within the family business team in Exeter. Lewis acts as ‘trusted adviser’ to his clients, providing strategic advice and support to owners of family businesses, their families and the businesses from which they derive their income and wealth. Lewis has developed a strong technical background in order to ensure that his clients are looked after when tackling the various challenges they face – including tax and general business issues, red tape compliance, as well as more long term strategic challenges.

Lewis is a Chartered Accountant and also a Chartered Tax Adviser, qualifications that embed the skills and knowledge needed to advise businesses and their owners in the complex world in which they operate.

As a consequence of his strong tax knowledge Lewis’ clients tend to be property heavy businesses, often in the leisure & tourism sector.

Lewis heads up the Family Business team in Exeter, very ably supported by a strong manager group and team.

Lewis is a director of Devon County Agricultural Association.

Lewis sails, and regularly participates in the Devon Yawl National Championships, although he is yet to place in the top three.