James Badcock

Private Client Tax Partner

James graduated in History at the University of Cambridge where he also obtained an MPhil in Historical Studies, before studying at the College of Law.

He trained at Macfarlanes and after a total of seven years at the firm he joined Collyer Bristow as a partner in their Geneva office, before spending five years as Head of Private Client Services in London. Subsequently he was a Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

James specialises in all aspects of Private Client advice, from estate planning to the taxation of resident non-domiciled individuals and offshore trusts. He has advised on complex disclosures to HMRC and has given expert input on professional negligence disputes involving tax matters. He has experience dealing with clients in a wide range of jurisdictions around the world and frequently works with foreign lawyers and trustees.