Kate leads the Corporation Tax team at BKL. Clients and colleagues benefit from her two decades of experience in guiding businesses through complex UK and international tax matters, particularly companies with audit requirements. Kate has been with the business since 2016 when she joined Wilson Wright, who came together with BKL in 2024.

Kate’s appointment recognises her commitment, shared by our tax specialists and the wider BKL team, to providing high-level advice to businesses and individuals through trusted long-term relationships.

Kate Gott said:

“I’m delighted to be starting a new year as BKL’s newest partner. Taking pride in all the clients who trust us to support their goals, and all my talented colleagues who have chosen to build a career in tax at BKL, I will continue to lead, to guide and to learn.

I’m looking forward to helping even more businesses make confident, strategic decisions in a fast-changing tax landscape.”

Lee Brook, CEO of BKL, said:

“I’m proud to welcome Kate to her next chapter at BKL. Her dedication to growth – our clients’, our tax practice’s and her own – make her an excellent addition to our senior leadership team.

I know that Kate will continue to earn loyalty through her strong relationships and expert advice.”

Kate’s appointment builds on the significant growth in BKL’s senior-level leadership and technical expertise in 2025, both within our tax team and across the business.

About BKL

BKL is a Top 40 firm of accountants, tax advisers and business advisers based in North London, the City of London and Cardiff.

BKL specialises in helping owner managed businesses, entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals and families. Its clients benefit from deep expertise in key sectors, including property and construction, financial services, not-for-profit, and music, media, sport & entertainment.

BKL offers a comprehensive range of services including tax consultancy, audit, accounting, corporate finance and outsourcing. It also offers specialist advisory services including fractional CFO, IT, governance and sustainability.

BKL’s tax team includes dedicated senior-level specialists in transactions, VAT, divorce & separation, trusts, employment, property, estate & inheritance tax planning, tax risk & dispute resolution, global mobility and cryptocurrency.

BKL is a member of DFK UK & Ireland, a regional group within the DFK International alliance of 200+ accountancy firms in 90+ countries.

In 2023, BKL partnered with private equity investors CBPE, marking a major step in the growth of the business. Since then, four businesses have merged with BKL: accountancy firm Landau Baker; commercial finance specialists CFPro; accountancy firm Alan Heywood & Co; and accountancy & tax firm Wilson Wright, who became BKL’s City of London office.

BKL is committed to growing in a sustainable way. As a certified B Corporation (B Corp), BKL is verified as a business that acts with consideration for people, planet and purpose, not just profit.

BKL’s charitable foundation, The BKL Foundation, allocates a percentage of BKL’s annual profits to good causes locally, nationally and internationally.

In recent years, BKL has won Best Business Tax Practice at the Taxation Awards 2024, Best Employer in Tax at the Taxation Awards 2023 and Tax Team of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2023. Our senior tax & trust specialists are ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide and the Spear’s 500.

As Immediate Past Chair of the Board of the Accounting Standards Board of Nepal (ASB Nepal), Mr. Thapa was nominated for the Vice-Chair position and subsequently approved by the Government of Nepal. Following the completion of his two-year term as Vice-Chair, he will assume the role of Chair.

The Asian-Oceanian Standard-Setters Group (AOSSG) is a forum of accounting standard-setters across the Asian-Oceanian region. The group facilitates discussion and the sharing of experiences on the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and contributes to the development of a high-quality set of global accounting standards. AOSSG currently comprises 31 member countries. Its vision is to promote high-quality financial reporting that serves stakeholders’ public interest requirements for transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

The Accounting Standards Board of Nepal noted the following in its press release:

“This appointment is a significant milestone for Nepal, highlighting country’s influence and leadership on the international stage. Mr. Thapa is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in accounting and auditing profession, policy reform, and regulatory oversight and his previous roles include Immediate Past Chair of ASB Nepal and Past President and Founder of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN). This appointment is both a recognition of Nepal’s growing leadership in the international financial and sustainability reporting community and a strong acknowledgment of the contribution made by Mr. Thapa. Mr. Thapa is committed to continuing the regional cooperation, supporting emerging and developing economies, and working with member jurisdictions to advance global accounting and sustainability reporting standards.

AOSSG is a prestigious regional group of accounting standard-setters. The Vice-Chair leads the regional coordination of standard-setting activities and represents member views internationally, including at various IFRS Foundation meetings. ASB Nepal is immensely proud of Mr. Thapa's appointment. His proven leadership and dedication will be invaluable to the AOSSG. This is a moment of pride for Nepal, affirming our continuous commitment to the international reporting standards. ASB Nepal reaffirms its continued commitment to the AOSSG’s shared vision and will remain actively engaged in its working groups, capacity-building efforts, and collaborative initiatives.”

Relevant experience and contributions to the profession

Mr. Thapa has over 30 years of experience in accounting, auditing, public financial management, regulatory oversight, and policy advisory in both Nepal and Australia. He is the Past President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) and the Immediate Past Chair of ASB Nepal, reflecting his long-standing commitment to promoting high-quality financial reporting standards in Nepal. He is currently leading the development of Nepal Sustainability Reporting Standards (NSRS), aligned with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, as Chair of the NSRS Committee formed by ASB Nepal. Over two decades, he has played a significant role in shaping Nepal’s financial reporting and auditing regulatory landscape through service in key institutional positions.

Mr. Thapa served as Chair and member of various ICAN Council Committees between 2003–2006 and 2015–2018, contributing to the strengthening of regulatory frameworks, improved compliance, and the modernisation of professional standards. He is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

He has also played a crucial role in regulatory oversight as a member of the Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund, the Securities Board of Nepal, and the Advisory Council of the Office of the Auditor General of Nepal, consistently advocating for transparent and fair financial reporting within these jurisdictions. In addition, he served as a Board Member of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) from 2017–2018.

We have acquired an audit firm that will be integrated into our existing audit division. Through this acquisition, our revenue in the audit business will grow by more than 40%. The headcount of the audit division will increase to nearly 15 professionals. As a result, the number of companies we audit will be more than 120 mandates. This expansion strengthens our market position and enhances our ability to serve a broader client base. It also represents a significant step towards our vision which is to become Hungary’s No.1 locally founded brand within our industry.

About Niveus

Niveus is a widely known, dynamically developing player in the domestic consultancy market.

Over the past 18 years, they have assisted more than 750 clients with transfer pricing, tax, legal, accounting, auditing, transaction advisory and advisory projects in various strategic areas. Since their inception, despite strong competition, they have achieved significant growth year on year and have become the market leader in certain segments.

They currently have over 75 highly qualified professionals at their clients' disposal, and many of their senior colleagues are nationally recognised experts in their fields.