Barnaby Redwood

Overview

Barnaby Redwood is a Principal in Ryan’s Innovation Funding practice, based in the Firm’s London office. He advises businesses on research and development (R&D) incentives, innovation funding strategies, and related tax relief programs, helping organizations maximize available incentives while aligning funding opportunities with broader commercial objectives. Barnaby works with clients across a range of industries to navigate evolving incentive frameworks and secure sustainable value from innovation-focused investments.

With extensive experience in R&D incentives advisory and innovation consulting, Barnaby brings a commercially focused and solutions-driven approach to client engagements. He has supported organizations with R&D tax relief claims, Patent Box advisory, government grants, and broader funding initiatives across the UK and international markets. Known for building collaborative client relationships and delivering practical guidance, Barnaby combines technical expertise with strategic insight to help organizations strengthen compliance, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term innovation growth.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Geography, University of Manchester

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Innovation Funding, Ryan, London office

• Advises clients on R&D tax incentives, innovation funding, and strategic tax relief opportunities

• Supports organizations with incentive planning, compliance, and funding optimization initiatives

Partner, R&D Incentives Advisory, S&W

• Led R&D incentive advisory engagements across a broad client portfolio

• Supported strategic growth and development of innovation funding services

Director, R&D Incentives Advisory, Evelyn Partners

• Managed R&D incentive consulting engagements and client advisory initiatives

• Advised organizations on tax relief, grants, and innovation funding opportunities

Associate Director, R&D Incentives Advisory, Smith & Williamson

• Supported the development and delivery of innovation funding advisory services

Team Manager, R&D Tax Incentives, Ayming

• Advised clients on R&D expenditure credits, tax relief claims, Patent Box, and grant funding programs

• Led consulting teams supporting innovation funding engagements

Trustee, Raw Foundation

• Supported sustainability-focused educational and awareness initiatives

Senior Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP)[AN1] /Architectural/Structural Consultant, ITS Technical Limited

Trainee Consultant, Aspire