Partner Profiles

ALAN GOOCH FCA

Alan trained with Rowland Hall & Co in Grays, where he qualified in 1964. He then worked for Whinney Murray in their audit department, before returning to Rowland Hall as a partner. The Gravesend office of Rowland Hall was subsequently acquired by The Carley Partnership in 1994 and Alan became a partner in the practice. Alan specialises in all areas of taxation; in particular estate planning, IHT mitigation and general tax planning as well as Trust work and is the Senior Partner within the firm.

SAMANTHA E HAUGHTON (Associate)

Samantha joined the firm in 1989 after leaving school in Dublin. Samantha has extensive experience in the preparation of GP accounts and in dealing with all other related issues, particularly the new GMS contract. She also deals with the personal and partnership tax affairs for our large medical client base. Samantha also deals with a large number of non-corporate clients and with large partnerships in particular.

BRIAN J HENSMAN, FCA

Brian trained with the firm after leaving school in 1966. After qualifying, he moved to Moore Stephens in London for 3 years to gain experience in a larger firm, returning as a partner in 1976. Brian specialises in advising Medical Practitioners and the firm is a member of AISMA (Association of Independent Specialist Medical Advisors), he acts for in excess of 250 practitioners.Brian also acts for a large portfolio of non-corporate professionals including a number of solicitors' practices. In addition Brian runs our small business department which deals with all compliance issues for smaller businesses including accounts, book-keeping, management accounting, VAT, Self Assessment returns and construction industry compliance. Brian is the firm's Managing Partner dealing with all practice administration and IT.

BARRY OWEN Bsc(Hons) FCA

Barry trained with Coopers and Lybrand. After qualifying in 1979, Barry moved to The Carley Partnership 18 months later, where he became a Partner. Specialising in audits and business consultancy, Barry is the firm's audit compliance partner. He has a diverse client portfolio and in particular is involved in advising many businesses in the building and construction industry. Barry deals with the firm's larger audit clients and also specialises in company reconstructions. In addition, Barry oversees our successful company formations service and company secretarial department.

CLAIRE RALPH FCCA

Claire trained in a London firm. After qualifying in 1994 she established and ran a small branch of the firm in Medway. After gaining experience in a larger firm in Kent, Claire joined the Carley Partnership in 2000, where she became a Partner on 1st January 2002. Claire specialises in owner-managed businesses, corporate finance and financial services. Claire is also the Staff Partner and deals with the firm's marketing., Investment Business and is the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.