Meet the Team
Kuran Olak
Tax Senior
Kuran became a part of the firm’s tax team in 2023, bringing with him the expertise of an ATT-qualified Tax Senior focusing on tax compliance and advisory tasks. His diverse experience spans from collaborating with local government and family-owned businesses to engaging with FTSE100 listed entities.
Kuran has a particular interest in the Scottish property sector, shaping his day-to-day role in this industry.
Beyond the professional realm, Kuran finds enjoyment at the golf range, although he admits he hasn’t quite transitioned to the golf course just yet.
Additionally, he has a penchant for series’ binging on Netflix.
Patricia Halliday
Director
Tricia specialises in both Corporate and Personal Tax and has a deep understanding of VAT rules & legislation...
Derek Hanlan
Associate Director
With nearly 25 years of experience gained from working in prominent Big 4 accountancy firms and as the previous Director of Taxation at Craig Corporate, Derek is highly qualified, being CIOT certified....
Iain Stirling
Tax Manager
Iain is a Tax Manager and joined Martin Aitken & Co following the merger with A S Fisher & Co in 2008. ...
Christine Keyes
Tax Senior
Christine is a Tax Senior and joined Martin Aitken & Co in October 2017. She gained her AAT qualification in May 2002....
David Neil
Tax Senior
David is a Tax Senior and joined Martin Aitken & Co after more than 11 years as a Sole Practitioner & Tax Adviser representing a broad range of clients and advising on all aspects in relation to both personal and company taxation....
Olivia Fulton
Tax Assistant
Olivia began her journey at Martin Aitken as a Tax Trainee in September 2019 and has recently been promoted to the role of Tax Assistant due to her substantial contributions to the tax team. She played a key role in assisting with the preparation and filing of personal and corporate tax returns....
Andrea McColgan
Tax Assistant
Andrea, initially joining Martin Aitken & Co as a Personal Assistant in November 2017, now serves as one of our Tax Assistants.
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Colin McCluskey
Trainee Tax Assistant
Colin joined Martin Aitken & Co in 2022, graduating from UWS with a 2:1 in accountancy in 2021....
