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Calum Purdie
Business Development Director and Head of Technology & Life Sciences
5 November 2026
- Technology & Life Sciences
- Business Advisory
- Business Resilience
- Business Solutions
- Innovation taxes
- Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Johnston Carmichael is joining Barclays’ second UK Innovation Hub in Glasgow, connecting ambitious founders and scaling businesses with expert support, mentoring and networks to help them grow.
David Ward
Partner & Head of Tax
28 October 2026
Autumn Budget 2026 rewards risk-takers but creates two classes of founderChancellor John Healey’s first Budget will hand high growth founders the most generous tax relief since 2020 but halves the lifetime limit on the relief many other business owners rely on, according to accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael.
Jordan Brown
Tax Partner
17 October 2024
Johnston Carmichael partners with Europe’s first VC accelerator as part of ecosystem supportJohnston Carmichael has secured a partnership with Europe’s first VC accelerator to empower emerging VC managers and bolster the fundraising system. As part of the partnership, the UK accountancy and business advisory firm will provide specialist advice, mentoring and full accountancy to new and emerging VC funds.
Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
10 May 2024
Brose Oats expands business after Scottish EDGE successA Scottish owned and operated oat milk producer has secured national distribution after embarking on a major expansion thanks to Scottish EDGE. East Lothian-based Brose Oats has commenced a contract with the Cress Company that will see its products available in specialist retailers including farm shops and delicatessens UK-wide.
Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
1 June 2023
Newcastle entrepreneur’s Thirsty Gal canned cocktails scoops drinks industry winA Newcastle entrepreneur who launched a low-calorie canned cocktail business after losing her job during lockdown has won a £50,000 UK accelerator programme - of which Adam Hardie, Head of Food & Drink, is a member of the judging panel.
