Johnston Carmichael names Chris Forgan as tax director

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new tax director. Chris Forgan joins as the firm targets continued growth among large corporate clients across Scotland and beyond.

Forgan commented, “It’s great to be returning to Johnston Carmichael at such an exciting stage in its growth journey. I loved my time here previously, and the organisation has a real family feel to it, which has helped me to settle back in. The firm has an excellent reputation for providing high-quality, partner-led tax advice, and I look forward to helping our clients navigate an increasingly complex tax landscape while supporting the continued expansion of our corporate offering.”

Johnston Carmichael is proud to be an accountancy and business advisory firm. Celebrating 90 years in business in 2026, more than 900 people work across its offices, delivering sharp insight and strong sector expertise.

Having trained as a Tax Inspector with HMRC before moving into the private sector, Forgan previously spent a year with the firm, during which time he worked as a tax manager. In the time since, he has spent three years in the same role at PwC, and three years with Saffery, where he worked as a corporate tax director.

He rejoins Johnston Carmichael with a broad range of experience. In his new role, Chris will lead the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services to a broad range of clients, with a particular focus on large corporates. He will also work closely with the firm’s International tax director, Amanda Collinson, to grow its corporate client base.

He advises on areas including corporate interest restriction, loan relationships and debt structuring, international tax matters, and tax accounting. He also has considerable experience supporting owner-managed businesses with practical, commercially focused tax advice.

John McAuslin, head of corporate tax at the firm, commented, “Chris has spent years growing his knowledge and experience, so it’s brilliant to have him back to the team. Attracting and welcoming back talented people who know the business and share our values is a key focus for us as we continue to grow. Chris will take on a key leadership role in our Edinburgh office, helping support our wider client base, as well as working closely with intermediaries in the local area. His depth of experience with both HMRC and large corporates will be invaluable as we continue to build our client base and broaden our tax advisory capabilities across Scotland and the UK.”