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Peter S. Townsend FCA is based in Grantham and is the firm's Managing Partner. He heads the firm's audit department and has extensive experience of auditing businesses of all sizes and also acts for numerous local businesses. He is also Managing Director of Castlegate Financial Services. Peter lives in Grantham and lists tennis, squash, rugby and gardening amongst his hobbies. He was for many years a member of the Rotary Club of Grantham and Govenor of the Kings School. Keith H. Johnson FCA is based in Grantham and has played a key role in the expansion of Duncan & Toplis since joining them in 1960. Keith has a varied portfolio of clients and also specialises in litigation support being knowledgeable of Court procedures. In 1983 Keith was granted the Freedom of the City of London and Clothed as a Liveryman with the Worshipful Company of Farmers and is now a member of the Company's Court. Keith lives in the Grantham area and lists horse racing and point-to-pointing amongst his hobbies.
   
Andy C. Severn specialises in Taxation. His experience covers all areas of tax compliance and planning matters and he is well versed in issues affecting businesses and individuals both large and small. Andy lives in the Grantham area and is involved with the Community Care for the Elderly in Grantham. He is a keen golfer and enjoys playing and watching various sports.
Mike J. Argyle BSc (Hons) FCA is extremely knowledgeable in computer related issues and regularly advises clients on these issues. Mike has an extensive portfolio of clients covering all sizes and types of business. Mike lives in the Grantham region and is Treasurer of the King’s School Old Boys Society. He lists walking and gardening amongst his hobbies and has completed an expedition to the foot of Mount Everest.
 
J. Duncan Andrew FCA has substantial experience of the issues affecting farmers and landowners. Duncan worked closely with John Hindmarch before his retirement, having first joined the firm in 1980. Whilst being closely involved with farmers and the agricultural industry in general Duncan has a wide portfolio of clients. Duncan lives near to Grantham and lists music, art and gardening as his hobbies.

Tom Moore BA (Hons) CTA. Tom specialises in taxation, concentrating in particular on tax planning for wealthy individuals and owner-managed businesses.  His main areas of expertise include company and business sales, remuneration planning, corporate re-structuring, tax-favoured investments and planning for Lloyd's underwriters.  He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Tax and is active on the local Institute committee.  Away from work, Tom plays various sports including five-a-side football and tennis and also runs marathons - rather slowly, he says, but it's for charity!
   
Mike R. Dyson regularly visits all our offices but is based in Grantham. He specialises in VAT and has advised clients on numerous VAT issues ranging from the very basic to the extremely complex. He has supported clients in their appeals to the VAT tribunal, High Court and Court of Appeal. Mike regularly lectures on the subject of VAT both locally and nationally and is a member of the VAT Practitioners’ Group; he sits on their committee for VAT and small businesses. During his spare time Mike enjoys walking, painting and gardening. Andrew Buchanan joined the practice in 1986.  He has a broad range of clients covering all sizes and types of business and prides himself on offering proactive advice to his clients to assist them in the ever changing business environment.  He is the honorary auditor for the Cliffedale School Fund and Grantham & District Royal College of Midwives. Andrew lives in the Grantham area and lists motorbikes and foreign holidays as his hobbies.
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