Nikita Nikolaev is an R&D Tax Consultant at Knight R&D with an MSc in Information Management and Digital Business and a BSc in Management with IT. Since joining

Knight as his first role after university, he has applied his strong interest in technology and digital innovation to supporting clients across a wide range of industries.

Nikita specialises in preparing detailed technical reports that clearly describe clients’ R&D activities for HMRC submissions. He has also successfully supported enquiry defences, including securing a positive outcome for a client whose claim had originally been submitted by another consultancy.

Outside of work, Nikita enjoys going to the gym, playing football, and following sports. He also plays chess and keeps up with emerging technologies, particularly developments in AI and data analytics.