Paul Duckworth
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Paul Duckworth

Partner

Areas of expertise

Paul has extensive experience of assisting Groups manage their overall tax position and looking internally at their tax processes and governance.

Experience

Paul has experience across a wide variety of UK and international tax matters affecting businesses as they grow. Particularly on reorganisations, research and development tax relief claims, the UK patent box and general international matters. He works with many Private Equity backed groups as well as listed and larger private businesses. 

Notable client work & achievements

Paul has numerous clients that have been seeking his advice for many years, as Paul takes the time to understand the internal workings of the businesses he engages with to be able to provide tax advice on issues that ripple across the whole business. 

Professional qualifications & memberships

  • Chartered Tax Advisor 
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All change, no difference: The 2026 Budget

It was a Budget that put stability over ambition, with few striking measures and a lot of tinkering. A week on from the announcement, it’s also clear that even the headlines don’t really hold up.

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The BOSS after the Budget

Business owners didn’t get all they wanted from the Autumn Budget 2026, but they didn’t get the worst they feared, either. For most, it may have come as a welcome relief – if it delivers.

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