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Alexandra Docherty

Alexandra Docherty

Partner and Head of Private Client Tax

25 August 2020

Capital Gains Tax changes are here… and there’s more to come

New rules tightening the deadline for payments of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on residential property came into effect in April. Now, a seller must pay CGT, if due, and file a return within 30 days of completion on a sale. The Chancellor has also ordered a full review of CGT rules which serves as an indication that there are more changes to come.


Alan Hamilton

Alan Hamilton

Corporate Finance Partner

24 August 2020

Businesses urged to review future funding as Government initiatives unwind

A senior corporate finance expert has called on businesses to review their funding requirements ahead of a “perfect storm” of liquidity challenges, as Government support for businesses adversely impacted by Covid-19 starts to unwind.


Jenn Stewart

Jenn Stewart

Business Advisory Partner, Head of Rural and Dundee Office Head

22 July 2020

    Community spirit the key ingredient for Dundee’s recovery

    Jenn Stewart, Restructuring Director and Head of Dundee office, reflects on one year of Johnston Carmichael in Dundee and offers an insight on how businesses in the area should prepare for coming out on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.


    Johnston Carmichael

    Johnston Carmichael

    14 July 2020

    David Urquhart Sky Travel Limited (in Administration)

    Customers impacted by David Urquhart Sky Travel Limited ceasing to trade, please read this guidance in order to progress a claim.


    Adam Hardie

    Adam Hardie

    Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink

    8 July 2020

    Out of the Abyss and into growth for Sussex craft brewer

    Sussex-based Abyss Brewing has embarked on a major expansion of its direct-to-consumer sales after winning a new UK accelerator programme for aspiring brewers, supported by UK top 20 accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael.