Work directly with experienced partners who understand construction cycles, project risk and the commercial realities of the sector.
Specialist Construction & Real Estate Accountants and Advisors
Sumer brings together leading construction and real estate accountants and advisors across the UK, combining local expertise with national strength.
How we champion
your business
From funding pressures to complex transactions, construction and real estate businesses face commercial challenges and opportunities that demand specialist insight.
At Sumer, we bring together practical, sector-focused advice to help developers, contractors and investors make confident decisions and deliver long-term value. With national strength and local understanding, we can support you at every stage of your business.
Why Sumer?
Local delivery. National Service. Specialist expertise.
A connected national team with strong local relationships, supporting projects, portfolios and developments wherever you operate. Including:
Relationship-led advice
Commercial outcomes
Clear, pragmatic advice that helps you manage risk and deliver projects with confidence and control.
Proven sector expertise
Extensive experience across developments, contracting and property investment, helping you navigate complexity and achieve sustainable growth.
Our services
Structuring property transactions
Designing commercially robust structures that balance tax, risk and funding, supporting your wider strategic objectives.Sector-specific tax advice
Protecting margins and improving cash flow through expertise in VAT, CIS, capital allowances, R&D claims and SDLT, tailored to your commercial strategy.Debt and equity funding
Supporting you in securing and structuring the right funding mix, optimising returns and aligning finance with your plans.Deal advisory
Advising on acquisitions, disposals and succession planning, helping you maximise value and navigate each stage with confidence.Diversification support and planning
Delivering accurate, timely reporting that supports decision-making, compliance and stakeholder confidence.Speak to your local construction and real estate champion
Whether you are planning a new development, scaling your portfolio, managing funding pressures or preparing for a transaction, our specialists are here to support you. Speak to your local construction and real estate champion.
Ben Cussons
East Anglia
Mike Reynolds
Midlands
Robert Dowling
South East
Stuart Stead
North West
Stuart Stead
Email: stuart.stead@cowgills.co.uk
Tom Jeffries
London
Tom Jeffries
I qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2012 at a small North London practice and joined Simmons Gainsford the year after.
Promoted to Manager in 2016, Associate Partner in 2020, and then Partner in 2025, I predominantly specialise in the property sector where I have over 10 years of experience.
I am also chairman of the firm’s training and development team, overseeing the training framework which is pivotal for the career development of our staff.
