James Burton
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Tax: Real Estate
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About
Provided by James Burton
Practice Areas
James specialises in all aspects of corporate tax including the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations and reconstructions and investment funds and also tax issues relating to financing transactions, such as securitisations and structured finance. James has a particular focus on the real estate sector. His experience covers a broad range of real estate and real estate finance transactions, including providing tax advice in relation to the establishment and operation of real estate funds, joint ventures and other structures for real estate developments and investments.
Chambers & Partners 2020 recognises James as a leading individual, stating that “clients characterise James Burton as "exceptionally clever and incredibly practical," and note that "he's all about finding solutions."
Chambers Review
UK
James Burton is recognised for his work on corporate and real estate-related tax issues. He works for clients including investors and investment funds on issues such as real estate acquisitions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have got a lot of time for James, he is a lovely person."
"He is my go-to to bounce ideas off. He is really effective. He has a good balance of client service and the technical aspects."
"We have got a lot of time for James, he is a lovely person."
"He is my go-to to bounce ideas off. He is really effective. He has a good balance of client service and the technical aspects."
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