James is a Partner specialising in Trusts, tax and estate planning, specifically acting for high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners.
James has particular experience in advising business owners and the owners of rural estates about succession and/or exit planning and the applicable tax reliefs. Much of his time is spent advising in the context of contentious and semi-contentious situations, including tax and domicile enquiries and trust disputes.
In addition to his practice, James sits part time as a Judge in the Tax Tribunal, hearing and determining appeals against decisions by HMRC in respect of both direct and indirect taxes.
Qualification date: 2009
“James is nothing short of a genius. He is a star player in his field with a real curiosity and deep understanding of his subject, which is manifest in the lucid way he explains how complex and intractable tax provisions work. He has an infectious enthusiasm and is an absolute joy to work with.”
2017
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