Clive Owen LLP announces new partner in Durham and Newcastle

L - R Kevin Shotton, joint managing partner, Chris Tindle, Simon Hook, joint managing partner

Clive Owen LLP, one of the North’s leading independent accountancy, business and tax advisory firms, has further strengthened its senior management team following the promotion of one of its directors.

Chris Tindle joins the firm’s partnership as Accounts and Business Advisory Partner who will operate across the firm’s Durham and Newcastle offices.  

Specialising in working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs across a range of sectors, Chris delivers compliance and advisory services and is passionate about helping clients add tangible value to their operations.

He began his career as a trainee accountant at an independent firm, progressing to Practice Development Manager, before spending six years as a Partner at a Durham-based practice. Chris joined Clive Owen LLP in 2023 as Audit & Accounts Director, bringing with him significant experience and has been instrumental in growing the firm’s non-audit service lines in Durham and Newcastle.

Chris Tindle said: “I am incredibly proud to be joining the partnership at Clive Owen LLP at such an exciting time and period of strong growth.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the firm these last three years, and I am excited to play a key role in expanding our presence in Durham and Newcastle, supporting our clients and contributing to the firm’s long-term success.”

This latest appointment follows the recent promotion of seven new Associate Partners as part of a newly launched leadership development programme designed to support the next generation of senior leaders within the firm. The Associate Partner (AP) Pathway recognises individuals already making a significant leadership contribution while providing a clear route towards partnership.

Simon Hook, Managing Partner, added: “The firm is strongly positioned for continued growth, and Chris’ well-deserved promotion marks another important step in strengthening our leadership team. His experience, client-focused approach and knowledge of the regional market will be key to driving our ambitions forward.

“Our recent senior appointments and promotions are a clear reflection of our commitment to investing in our people and developing our future leaders, ensuring Clive Owen LLP continues to evolve as a leading independent accountancy firm across the North of England.”

Established in 1983, Clive Owen LLP has grown from a small sole trader operation into a dynamic firm with five offices in Darlington, York, Durham, Middlesbrough and Newcastle, and a workforce in the region of 150 colleagues. The practice prides itself on delivering multi-disciplinary expertise while maintaining a reputation for a personal, client-focused service.