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Provided by James Quarmby
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Recently recognised as "tax & trusts lawyer of the year" (Spears' Wealth Management Awards 2022), James is widely regarded as one of the leading practitioners in the UK and is described in the Chambers HNW Guide (2019) as “very much a figurehead of the industry…… he carries a lot of experience”.
James has a wide ranging practice, advising on UK and international taxation, residency and domicile, offshore pensions and trusts, asset protection, succession planning and HMRC disputes.
James is one of the most prominent private client lawyers in the UK and frequently appears in the press and broadcast media (Sky News, BBC TV News, BBC Radios 2 / 3 / 4 / 5, Bloomberg TV and the BBC World Service). He writes and lectures widely on tax policy. The private client publication "e-private client" names James, for the last 8 years running, as a "Top 50 Most Influential' in the private client industry.
As well as being a solicitor, regulated by the SRA, he is a Registered Tax Technician, regulated by the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT). He is an active member of STEP and a contributing editor for Lexis/Nexis.
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High Net Worth
James Quarmby has expertise in offshore trust structures, cross-border tax and estate planning, as well as pensions-focused work.
James Quarmby is an established tax and trusts expert. He provides international tax structuring advice and asset protection guidance to family offices.
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Provided by Chambers
"He is extremely commercial and does not sit on the fence. His ability to make a client feel well supported is second to none. He is very well respected in the industry and gives a lot back."
"The clients I have recommended to James have been delighted with the clarity of advice provided."
"James is simply excellent. He has an approachable, easy manner and consistently provides clear concise advice on a range of topics."
"James Quarmby is excellent in his field of specialisation - mainly tax planning and structuring. He does this while keeping it simple and understandable for the private individual concerned."
"James is becoming a legend of the private wealth space because of his astute awareness of the environment in which we operate, which allows him to provide such relevant and effective advice."
"He is extremely commercial and does not sit on the fence. His ability to make a client feel well supported is second to none. He is very well respected in the industry and gives a lot back."
"The clients I have recommended to James have been delighted with the clarity of advice provided."
"James is simply excellent. He has an approachable, easy manner and consistently provides clear concise advice on a range of topics."
"James Quarmby is excellent in his field of specialisation - mainly tax planning and structuring. He does this while keeping it simple and understandable for the private individual concerned."
"James is becoming a legend of the private wealth space because of his astute awareness of the environment in which we operate, which allows him to provide such relevant and effective advice."
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