Experts in the industry

Experience and Background

James specialises in estate and trust matters, including taxation advice and compliance. He has experience of preparing accounts, tax returns and inheritance tax forms and provides advice to clients to minimise tax liabilities and structure their affairs tax efficiently.

James is a Chartered Tax Advisor and a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians.

2017 - Present: Howes Percival LLP, Estates and Trusts Practitioner
2014 - 2017: Grant Thornton UK LLP, Trust Executive
2008 - 2014: Lovewell Blake LLP

Expertise

Services

Agriculture and Estates

Our leading Agriculture and Estates team has outstanding…

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Estate Planning and Tax

We provide a personal and comprehensive service to…

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Power of Attorney and Court of Protection

We understand the real worry that can be caused by…

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Wills and Probate

Completing a Will can be one of the most important…

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Legal insights

Digital Service for Lasting Powers of Attorney

The Office of the Public Guardian has introduced a new digital service for Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”). ‘Use A Lasting Power of Attorney’ went live on 17 July 2020 and all LPAs registered after this date will be able to make…

Lasting Powers of Attorney in Lockdown

In such uncertain times as these, it is more important than ever to make sure that as many people as possible, particularly those who are elderly and vulnerable, have appropriate safeguards in place to protect and help them in difficult…

Succession planning - is now the right time?

Making plans, setting goals and aspirations for family’s future can often need time to grow and develop. It would be unusual for it to come together overnight. Therefore, it is about finding the time to have those discussions and…