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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.
Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
17 February 2026
Johnston Carmichael appoints new Tax Director to support growing private client teamJohnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new private client tax director who specialises in complex tax planning for individuals, business owners, property owners, trusts and estates.
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.
Paul Shields
Audit Partner and Head of Newcastle office
7 May 2025
Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with senior tax hiresLeading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax offering in the North East with a series of senior tax appointments. Will Hamilton, Rebecca McColl and Zita Duggan have joined the Newcastle office to further strengthen its specialist tax services, bringing decades of combined experience across corporate tax, innovation tax incentives, and R&D advisory support.
Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
7 February 2025
Johnston Carmichael strengthens Private Client Tax team with key appointmentLeading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its Private Client Tax team in the UK with the appointment of David Tait as Tax Director.
