James has approaching two decades of experience advising clients across a range of sectors on corporate and commercial matters. He particularly enjoys working alongside SMEs and owner-managed businesses to help realise their strategic aims, and brings a personable, straightforward and pragmatic approach.
James specialises in M&A, asset sales and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, joint ventures/shareholder agreements and commercial contracts.
James joined Phillips in early 2024, returning to his Hampshire roots after working for law firms and businesses in London, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto.
Latest figures from HMRC show that inheritance tax receipts have risen by 7.2% since last year. By taking advantage of available tax reliefs and planning carefully, families can make su ...
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There are many reasons why you may be considering family mediation. Perhaps a friend has recommended it or you have heard that you ‘have to go to mediation’ but the chances are that you ...
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This week (4 – 8 March) is Update your Will Week Phillips Law is encouraging people to consider the risks of not having a Will following new research revealing nearly half of UK adults ...
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Phillips Law is delighted to have advised Mactaggart Family & Partners and Longstock Capital Limited on a multi-million-pound agreement for lease with The AA to move their headquart ...
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In our January update we reported on the Supreme Court decision in the long running dispute between Deliveroo and the unions representing many of its riders. You can read the full Judgm ...
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