Simon Shaw of Duncan & Toplis, Newark: After a challenging year, it's time to plan for the future | Updated: 11:57, 01 April 2021 As we pass the anniversary of the first lockdown many of us will be reflecting on a year like no other, writes Simon Shaw, of Duncan & Toplis . The personal impact on many of us, our friends and loved ones will quite rightly be at the forefront of our minds as we think about the loss and suffering seen in our community. For the business community, there will not be a single business that hasnât been challenged by the events of the past year.