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John McAuslin
Tax Partner and Head of Corporate Tax
11 December 2025
Johnston Carmichael appoints new Tax Director to support growth in corporate client baseJohnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new tax director as the firm targets continued growth among large corporate clients across Scotland and beyond.
Bryan Shepka
Partner and Head of Financial Services
1 December 2025
Johnston Carmichael strengthens Financial Services leadership with key promotionsLeading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its Financial Services team with the promotions of Thuy Vo to Audit Partner and Dean Moore to Audit Director in Glasgow, reinforcing the firm’s focus on growth in the sector.
Lynne Walker
CEO
1 December 2025
Johnston Carmichael boosts leadership team with eight senior appointmentsLeading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with eight senior appointments across the business. The move forms part of its continued investment in developing future leaders and building a lasting legacy ahead of the firm’s 90th anniversary next year.
Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
27 November 2025
Johnston Carmichael tax experts count the cost of the UK’s Autumn BudgetFollowing weeks of speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her Budget amid further disarray after the Office for Budget Responsibility published its report early in error. Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have advised that everyone, from working people to pensioners, will contribute following the UK’s Autumn Budget – with businesses bearing the brunt.
Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
18 November 2025
Autumn Budget 2025: Why it’s time to reset and refresh tax in favour of businessAfter weeks of speculation over the Autumn Budget, and an unprecedented early speech by the Chancellor, it is anyone’s guess as to what will be in her famous red box. What we do know is that she is determined to promote economic growth – and the Budget represents a welcome opportunity to reset the dial.