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01 February 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Buckles Solicitors—Duncan Jackson

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New boss at Buckles

Buckles Solicitors has announced the appointment of Duncan Jackson as its first CEO. Duncan, who currently heads the firm’s London office and focuses on inheritance tax planning and trusts, will take on the position from April of this year.

Commenting on his upcoming move, Duncan said: ‘I’m really looking forward to the challenge. We have exciting plans in place to build on the recent achievements of the firm and there are many significant projects in the pipeline.

‘Buckles has established a strong market position in Peterborough and we are looking to expand further through the development of our existing offices in Nottingham and London, and our new Cambridge office. We will also be looking at other geographic areas to facilitate future growth.

He added: ‘Buckles will continue to develop its external focus and I look forward to guiding the firm with a high energy approach to achieve further success.’

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