Duncan is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser and Tax Partner with Johnston Kennedy DFK. He is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s corporate and personal taxation service. He has a wealth of experience advising clients on a broad range of commercial issues including company restructuring, management buyouts, disposals and acquisitions and succession planning.
He particularly has experience in helping clients with Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) R&D tax credits, share option and other incentive schemes, capital allowances and Patent Box claims. His standing in the profession is demonstrated by the fact that he is often called on by other firms of accountants whenever they need specialist advice for their clients.
Duncan is also an experienced private client adviser and a specialist in both Inheritance Tax mitigation and tax investigation work where he has represented taxpayers in all types of HMRC enquiries.
Passionate about the growth of East Belfast, Duncan has been Chair of East Belfast Enterprise for over a decade.