28 Oct 2025
Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Lancaster, who joins the business as a Director in its Private Client Tax Team.
The accountancy, business and financial advisory firm has rapidly expanded its senior tax team in recent months, and Clare’s is among a string of senior hires and promotions across the business. In Private Tax, Gary Rowson joined as a Partner in Manchester and Jane Greenwood was appointed in Northallerton as a Tax Senior Manager, while David Rome joined the Corporate Tax team as a Senior Manager in Carlisle.
Clare is a Chartered Tax Adviser and brings more than 18 years’ experience. She joins Armstrong Watson after nearly five years as a Tax Director at Dains in Ayrshire, and prior to that, worked at Azets and Big Four firms KPMG and Deloitte.
Clare specialises in assisting private clients and owner-managed businesses in a variety of areas of tax, including Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and business succession planning, as well as residency and domicile matters, and dealing with HMRC enquiries.
Clare said: “I am really looking forward to helping clients navigate all the complexities of the tax system, and supporting them in understanding their obligations so they can make informed decisions to achieve their financial goals.”
Becky Bowness, Head of Tax, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clare as an experienced Private Client Tax Director in our Glasgow office. Her expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional client service make her a fantastic addition to our team. This key appointment reflects our continued investment in our Private Client tax offering across the business, as well as the growth in our presence in Glasgow.”
Earlier this year Armstrong Watson strengthened its operation in Glasgow and its commitment to the region, merging with Martin Aitken. This resulted in the 40-strong team growing to 110 colleagues in the city and enhanced the firm’s combined client proposition.
Pictured: Clare Lancaster, David Rome and Jane Greenwood of Armstrong Watson's tax team.
