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

Wills, Intestacy and Cohabitation Issues

Estimates of the percentage of people in the UK who have not made a Will are all disturbingly high, often topping 60%. Failure to take this simple precaution can leave people extremely vulnerable, particularly in the case of couples…

Don't Bank on Overage

Overage is a mechanism that gives a seller of land an opportunity to share in the uplift in value of land following a grant and implementation of planning permission, or to take advantage of the value provided by section 106 contributions…

10 Things to Consider Before taking on Equestrian Premises

If you are looking to start a livery yard, finding the right premises is crucial to the success of your business. Curb appeal is a big influence and a yard that is clean, tidy and in good repair will inevitably attract more interest…