The Team
Working tirelessly for our clients across all seven continents.

Andrew Brierley
BSc, DipLS (Oxon)
Chairman
When not driving across the Sahara in his beloved 4×4, you may find him in the skies above piloting an equally rickety old plane!

Kate Jolly
LLB, DipLP, TEP
CEO
Kate co-founded Briars in 1991 with Andrew Brierley. She specialised in tax law and today continues to advise clients on international operations, particularly land, expand and exit! In her spare time Kate is a Past Master of the City of London Guild of Entrepreneurs and a Director of CCARHT (Cambridge Centre for Applied Research into Human Trafficking). Away from the bustle, Kate spends her time walking her dogs (who you will meet at the office!) or chilling…

Gemma Bignell
ACCA
Operations Director
In her spare time Gemma enjoys DIY, holidays in the sun, and Zumba!

James Durance
Accounting Manager
He has a very active lifestyle chasing after his young daughter when not in work.

Tracy Adaway
Payroll Manager
In her spare time Tracy is devoted to her family, and Go-Ape!

Zhen Bailey
Tax Manager
We are delighted to have Zhen as a key member of the Briars team and can rely on her keen eye and in-depth tax knowledge to ensure that the advice given to our clients is accurate and delivers what is needed to help our clients reach their goals.
When not hard at work advising our clients Zhen enjoys running, country walks, spending time with her family and travel.

Emma Lisauskas
Commercial Manager
