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Partner
Luke TurnerPartnerI head up Magma’s Audit practice in the Leicester office, overseeing the affairs of larger Owner Managed Businesses, Academy and not for profit clients.A qualified accountant for nearly 20 years, I advise my clients strategically and commercially, alongside helping them with their annual reporting obligations.
I give straight talking advice, and really enjoy helping clients through business challenges. I am very proud of our talented and dedicated team, as well as the hugely personal approach they always adopt with clients.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, restoring classic cars and “extreme” DIY. On Sunday’s I coach my teenage sons from the sidelines at their football matches – enthusiastically, as dads do!
Partner
Paul OrtonPartnerI head up Magma’s Business Services team in the Leicester office, overseeing the affairs of a large number of Owner Managed Businesses whilst also working with a number of our firm’s audit clients.A qualified accountant for nearly 20 years, I advise my clients strategically and commercially, alongside helping them with their annual reporting obligations.
I work very closely with clients, providing a highly personalised approach and service, to ensure our involvement helps the business owners work towards their own objectives. I pride myself on exceptional levels of client service, with the fantastic team around me committed to the same.
Outside of work, I can usually be found on match days at the King Power stadium watching Leicester City or failing that be found walking the dog or with my head in a good book or watching a TV boxset.
Consultant
David HopeConsultantDavid looks after clients of all sizes, he specialises in OMB's and personal tax planning. David gained a BSc in Economics and Accountancy at Loughborough University, and joined Pannell Kerr Forster in 1980. Having qualified in 1985 he joined Clear & Lane as an Audit Manager in February 1986. He was appointed Partner in May 1987, and Managing Partner on 1 May 2012.
Senior Business Services Manager
Ismail SidatSenior Business Services ManagerIsmail is a senior manager who has significant experience working with and advising owner managed businesses across a wide variety of sectors. Prior to joining Magma Ismail spent sixteen years at the Leicester offices of national accountancy firms Mazars and RSM.Away from the office, Ismail enjoys keeping fit and spending time with his wife and three daughters who keep him very busy.
Senior Payroll Manager
Lee ReynoldsSenior Payroll ManagerLee is a qualified professional with CIPP and over 20 year's payroll management experience. Working at a senior level for a number of large payroll departments within practice. Lee has experience of running an efficient team with an organised structure and promotes a payroll department with excellent communication skills and a high level of accurate data recording.Away from the office Lee dedicates his free time to his wonderful family including his two sons. Growing up in Manchester he joins the majority, and supports Manchester United!
Senior Audit and Business Services Manager
Liz JamesSenior Audit and Business Services ManagerLiz is a fellow of the ACCA, with over 15 years experience of working in both audit and business services. She specialises in audit and the audit and preparation of group accounts. She has a wide variety of experience across many different sectors. Prior to joining Clear and Lane she spent five years working in the audit and assurance department of a top ten firm. Outside of work Liz enjoys spending time with her young family, swimming, camping and various other outdoor activities.
Manager
Kaylee CrumbieManagerKaylee joined Clear & Lane as a Trainee Accountant in 2007, qualifying with AAT in 2009 and then as an ACCA in August 2012. She was appointed to Assistant Manager in May 2013. Kaylee is an established member of the Audit and Business Services team. She has gained experience working across a wide variety of industry sectors including companies, charities and academies.Outside of work Kaylee enjoys spending time with her family, socialising with friends and squeezing in an exotic holiday!
Manager
Rebecca LangtonManagerRebecca qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2014 having joined Clear & Lane in 2008 as a Trainee Accountant, and worked her way through AAT.Working in the Audit and Business Services team she has gained experience across a variety of industry sectors and is a member of both the Charities and Academies Teams.
Away from the office Becca enjoys socialising with friends and baking, having baked her way to first place in the Great Office Bake Off!
Audit and Business Services Assistant Manager
Clare LinehanAudit and Business Services Assistant ManagerI joined the organisation in 2013 as part of the Academies team having had previous experience of preparing accounts and completing audit assignments for not-for-profit organisations.I have over twenty years' experience working in practice, preparing accounts and auditing small and medium sized businesses covering a number of sectors. I also specialise in the preparation of accounts for solicitors and Solicitors Accounts Rules audits.
Assistant Payroll Manager
Samantha RobinsonAssistant Payroll ManagerI am currently studying towards a diploma in payroll management with the CIPP and have almost completed 2 of 3 years. Once qualified I will become a chartered payroll professional. I have over twelve years payroll experience working within financial services, payroll software and bureau, and currently provide support and guidance to the payroll team.Outside of work I enjoy socialising with family and friends, going to music concerts and travelling.
Senior Team – Tax / Private Client Services
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Partner
Andrew WilsonPartnerAndrew is a Chartered Tax Adviser and Chartered Accountant with over 20 years' experience in advising owner managed businesses on their tax affairs. Prior to heading up our Corporate and Business Tax services, Andrew spent a decade within the corporate tax teams of KPMG and PwC. Having been a member of both the HMRC Working Together Committee at national level and the ACCA's Global Tax Forum, he is now fully devoted to clients' affairs.Areas of his expertise include: company restructuring, transactional work, profit extraction, HMRC investigations, share schemes, R&D tax credits, capital allowances, stamp taxes and VAT.
Away from the office, Andrew’s main interests are sporting in nature. He is willing to give any sport a go (with varying degrees of success) and is always ready to take on visitors to the office at table tennis! Andrew resides in Ashby de La Zouch with his wife and daughter.
Partner
David NashPartnerI am an experienced private client tax and wealth adviser to high net worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs and business owners. My qualifications include Chartered Tax Adviser, STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates, STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation, Certificate in Probate and Estate Administration and Diploma in Financial Planning. My areas of expertise include Tax Compliance, Inheritance Tax, Wills and Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, Capital Gains Tax, Property Taxes, Residence and Domicile, Enterprise Investment Scheme and Wealth Management.I am passionate about helping our clients to retain their wealth, which they have worked hard to accumulate. Giving our clients peace of mind makes us proud, and is very important to our hard working team.
Away from the office I enjoy spending time with my young family, playing and following various sports; golf and football in particular.
Partner
David BuckPartnerDavid is a Chartered Tax Adviser who joined Magma in 2014. David's career includes senior roles at a leading UK tax boutique and one of the "Magic Circle" law firms. David has 14 years expertise in advising business owners and high net worth individuals on a wide range of areas including Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning, Inheritance Tax and Succession, Property Taxes, Partnership Tax and Residence, Domicile and International matters. David also holds the Diploma in Financial Planning and works closely with colleagues at Magma Wealth Management to provide a complete tax and financial planning service.Away from the office David enjoys mainly sporting activities including shooting, (watching) rugby and golf.
Partner
Jon KicksPartnerI have over 14 years’ experience in advising businesses and their owners on their tax affairs including restructuring, corporate acquisitions and disposals and employee incentivisation.I am both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser and am able to explain tax issues in a concise and easy to understand way while always considering the wider commercial impact of any planning undertaken. I enjoy making a difference to my clients and building long-standing relationships. My role often involves problem solving and being there when clients’ need me. I help businesses structure their affairs to protect the wealth they have built up and realise this value when the time is right in the most tax efficient way.
Prior to joining Magma I spent six years in the Leicester office of a top ten firm advising entrepreneurial owner managed businesses on all tax issues.
Outside of work, I enjoy travel and photography and spending time with the family.
Associate
Jim ReeceAssociateFollowing an initial period working for the Inland Revenue, Jim joined the tax department of BDO Binder Hamlyn’s Newcastle Upon Tyne office. He joined Clear & Lane as a Tax Manager in 1986, and was appointed Tax Partner in August 1993.
Tax Manager
Richard WhiteTax ManagerRichard is a Chartered Tax Adviser with over 10 years' experience within Private Client Tax. Richard assists a varying range of individuals including high net worth clients, business owners and property landlords, to meet ongoing personal tax compliance obligations and provide advisory solutions.
Tax Manager
Amy ReadTax ManagerAmy is a Chartered Tax Adviser and joined Magma as a Private Client Tax Manager in August 2017. Having previously worked for Grant Thornton and a large independent East Midlands firm, Amy has over 16 years' experience advising a range of clients on their personal tax affairs.Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and two children watching sports (especially cricket!), walking, baking and going to the theatre. Amy also enjoys running and is a member of Barrow Runners. She recently completed her first half marathon.
Assistant Tax Manager
James CornishAssistant Tax ManagerJames joined Magma as a tax consultant in 2014, having built up over 12 years of experience with a mixture of 'top 10' and small boutique firms. He is an approachable and enthusiastic member of the Magma Private Client Tax team which enables him to deliver tax advice on a wide range of matters in a clear and professional manner.Away from the office, James enjoys spending time with his family whilst also managing/coaching his son's football team. He is also known to play a round of golf or two when the opportunity arises!
Corporate Finance
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Partner
Mark TuckwellPartnerI have over 18 years' experience in advising owner managed businesses and their people on a broad range of commercial, transactional and taxation issues. I enjoy providing ongoing strategic support to business owners, in setting and achieving objectives, as well as supporting them through transitions such as business acquisitions/sales, management buy-outs or other restructurings. As a Chartered Tax Adviser, with a background at PwC, I combine tax expertise with a strong commercial and practical awareness. I led Magma's own Management Buy-Out from a mid-sized practice in 2011.Alongside supporting clients, I also lead the Magma Group, working with a team of very special people. I strive to ensure that working with and for Magma is both fun and rewarding.
Away from the office, I enjoy football, golf and racket ball (...squash for slightly less talented people!) However, most of my energy is spent looking after my two 'non-stop' children.
Partner
Will LodderPartnerWill has over 15 years' experience in advising UK owner-managed businesses and international groups on a broad range of commercial, transactional and compliance issues. Will has an excellent understanding of what makes a business successful and how to increase its value. Will combines his audit and corporate finance experience to provide his clients with commercial and practical advice. Will oversees both the Audit & Assurance and Business Services departments, and is actively involved in Magma's Corporate Finance offering.Will has extensive experience in both buy-side and sell-side advice regarding MBOs, MBIs, BIMBOs, VIAMBOs, mergers, acquisition, disposals and fund raising.
Away from the office, Will has two young boys to keep entertained, which he just about keeps separate from other hobbies of fishing, shooting, horse racing and skiing.
Corporate Finance Manager
Shafwaan BhedaCorporate Finance ManagerShafwaan is a Corporate Finance lead advisor who has significant experience in advising on Corporate Finance transactions.His area of specialism is advising exiting or retiring shareholders on unlocking maximum value from the sale of their business. Shafwaan is able to manage the entire sale process from identifying and discreetly approaching strategic trade or private equity buyers, securing offers and negotiating the terms of a deal and project management of the deal through to completion.
Shafwaan is also experienced in assisting clients in realising growth through targeted acquisition searches and in raising growth capital.
Prior to joining Magma, Shafwaan spent over six years at national accountancy firm RSM, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and where he focussed exclusively on the SME market.
Outside of work he enjoys fishing, football and socialising with friends.
Wealth Management
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Director
David HineDirectorDavid graduated from Hull University in 1987 with an Honours degree in Economics and Social History. After spending seven years with Sun Life, David began his career as an independent financial adviser in 1994 and has since been providing advice to private clients and small businesses on all aspects of their financial planning. David also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning.
Director
Jason BevanDirectorJason graduated from Coventry University in 1992 with an Honours degree in Financial Economics. After spending four years with NPI he started his career as an independent financial adviser in 1996 and has since been advising clients on all aspects of financial planning. Jason also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning.
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