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Lincoln Partners



Ian Phillips FCA has the responsibility of being the partner in charge at both our Newark and Lincoln offices. A general practitioner, Ian has extensive experience in dealing with family businesses and is known for his practical commercial advice. His client base covers a wide range of industries and trades and the whole cross section of size of business. With a strong IT background he regularly advises clients on computer issues and he has responsibility for the firm's own computer strategy. Ian is Company Secretary for Beaumond House (the Newark Hospice), Chairman of Governors of Claypole School and a keen Round Tabler. He lives near to Newark and his hobbies include football, classic cars and music. Ian's brother Keith is a partner at the Sleaford office.


Damon Brain MAAT ACA is based at our Lincoln office looking after a wide variety of small and meduim sized family businesses. Damon is a general practitioner who prides himself on providing his clients with proactive and relevant advice. As well as looking after routine accountancy and taxation affairs he is involved in providing business advice and specialised tax planning. Damon has been successful in assisting with the establishment and growth of the Lincoln office. He is involved in the local community and is also a Director and Trustee of The Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance in a voluntary capacity. Damon lives in the Lincoln region and in his spare time enjoys playing golf as well as being a keen Round Tabler and raising money for local charities.

   

Simon N. Syddall FCA works in our Sleaford and Lincoln offices, looking after a broad based portfolio of clients. He has considerable experience in the construction industry, agriculture, road haulage and retailing. Simon has also worked in industry, youth training and as a non-executive NHS director. He is a Co-opted Governor of the Kesteven and Grantham Girls High School, a Trustee of the Kings School, Grantham "Old" Trusts and past Treasurer of St Wulfram's Parish Church. His leisure time interests include motor sport, fitness and rowing. He is a past Vice Captain of Newark Rowing Club.

 
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