Caroline Colliston

Pioneer
DISC Type : sdi

Co-Chair of the Leadership Advisory Board at Business in the Community Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Caroline Colliston is the Managing Partner for DWFs offices in Scotland, where she also leads the tax practice. A chartered tax adviser, she specializes in corporate tax and share schemes. Colleagues and clients describe her as an "outstanding practitioner, " "incredibly clever, " and a "forceful negotiator. "

She is a passionate and vocal advocate for diversity, inclusion, and social mobility, with a specific focus on gender equity. Caroline is a parent to two children and serves on the board of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, walking, cooking, and reading.

Caroline is the Co-Chair of the Leadership Advisory Board for Business in the Community Scotland, promoting responsible business practices.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Gender Equity
Serves as DWF's global Gender Lead, speaks regularly on the topic, and actively works to challenge inequality and support women in the legal and tax professions.
Corporate Tax Law
As a Partner and Chartered Tax Adviser at DWF, she leads the tax practice in Scotland, advising on corporate tax, share schemes, and Scottish taxes like LBTT.
Responsible Business
Co-Chairs the Leadership Advisory Board for Business in the Community Scotland, working to deliver positive community impact through the power of business.

Media Appearances

Caroline Colliston becomes DWF's executive partner for Scotland. Featured in Scottish Legal

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DWF appoints new corporate partner in Scotland. Featured in Business Insider (UK)

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Caroline Colliston – Office Managing Partner for DWF’s offices in Scotland. Featured in The Org

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Work History

1-2026
Co-Chair of the Leadership Advisory Board at Business in the Community Scotland
7-2025
Member Board of Trustees at Edinburgh International Book Festival
11-2021
Office Managing Partner for DWF's offices in Scotland at DWF
8-2019 - 4-2024
Chair, Business Leadership Group, at Scottish Business Pledge
5-2018
ICAS Employment Taxes Working Group at ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs

Education

2002 - 2002
CTA from Chartered Institute of Taxation
1999 - 2000
Education details unavailable from Association of Taxation Technicians

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Insights For Selling To Caroline

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Caroline is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Caroline

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Caroline move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Caroline take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Caroline

Personality Compatibility


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