Partners

Alan Ribchester FCA

As a native of Durham and a partner in the firm since 1977, Alan has an unsurpassed knowledge of advising local and regional businesses. As a major cultural centre, Durham City has many non-profit making organisations and Alan has worked, and continues to work, closely with many of them. His experience covers several large local charities and also Durham Cathedral, Durham University, Northumbria University, Durham CAB, the Scouts, Durham Rotary and St Cuthbert’s Hospice.

David Armstrong FCA ATII

David became a partner in the firm in 1994. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser with one of the “Big 4” international practices, where he spent 8 years specialising in taxation, including advising on tax planning and tax mitigation for owner-managed businesses. He has considerable experience of advising local businesses and leads the firm’s tax investigations and litigation support services.

David Holloway BA (Hons) FCA

David qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1995 at Ribchesters. He then spent several years in a large regional practice managing a portfolio of small and medium sized audit clients including professional practices and charities. He rejoined Ribchesters in 2000 and became a partner in 2002.

David has extensive experience in advising small and medium sized entities on their audit, accounting and taxation requirements. He is also closely involved in the day-to-day financial management of several of his major clients.

Jack Law BA ACA FCPA (H.K.)

Born in Hong Kong, Jack is a graduate of Newcastle University and originally qualified with the firm. He then spent several years in senior financial positions in Hong Kong, before returning to the firm as a Partner in 1992. He is resident partner in our Newcastle office, but retains substantial consultancy interests overseas, and spends much of his time in the Far East. Jack is therefore uniquely placed to advise on Far East investment into the UK and on UK investment into Hong Kong and China.

Other consultants and advisers

Most of the firm’s professional staff hold recognised professional qualifications in accountancy and/or taxation. Any not holding formal qualifications are studying towards them, or have at least 10 year’s experience in their field of expertise.

In addition to having a designated partner responsible for delivery of our services to you, you will also have a designated qualified accounting manager and tax adviser to ensure that professional advice will always be available to you when required.