Specialists

Russ worked as an inspector of taxes for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) before joining the accountancy profession in 1987 as a corporate tax manager. He is now head of tax at Lamont Pridmore, and has developed national tax training and consultancy services.

In particular, Russ deals with HMRC enquiries, planning business and other asset disposals, family capital tax planning and business restructuring, as well as advising on the tax implications of corporate transactions. He can also advise on many other technical tax issues, and frequently represents individuals, firms and companies before the Tax Tribunal

Brian specialises in agricultural based clients, farming partnerships and companies as well as related industries such as agricultural contractors, plant hire and haulage.

He comes from a farming background and has over 30 years of experience in providing very practical and helpful advice to clients, drawing on his wide range of experience in the agricultural sector.

Brian is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Farming and Rural Business Special Interest Group.

Graham is passionate about helping Cumbria’s diverse business communities make more money. With a proven track record of helping clients increase their profits by as much as 50 per cent, Graham is an expert in devising innovative strategies for businesses to boost their profitability and performance – often in ways they have not previously considered.

Part of Graham’s expertise lies in enabling clients to benchmark their company’s performance against that of others within their particular sector.

Chris specialises in finding the right solutions for clients either looking to buy or sell a business, or simply wanting to raise finance for their company.

Recognising that no two businesses are the same, Chris provides bespoke advice on a wide range of corporate finance-related matters, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, management buy-ins and buy-outs, raising finance, grant funding and valuations.

Graham has a wealth of experience in advising clients operating within the tourism and hospitality sector, helping hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, caravan parks, restaurants and pubs improve their performance and increase their profitability.

Thanks to Graham’s expertise in this area, tourism and hospitality is one of Lamont Pridmore’s key specialisms.

As a partner in an established family firm, Chris is well placed to advise other family-run businesses on the unique issues that they often face, ranging from management structure through to succession planning.

Using his expertise in this area, Chris is able to offer independent, neutral advice designed to help clients see the bigger picture without letting family loyalties and conflicts get in the way.