James Burton
Partner
London
James Burton
Partner
London
Contact details
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."
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2004
Academic
MA, Politics, University of Edinburgh, 2000
Post Graduate Diploma, Law, City University London, 2001
Related articles
Publications: 14 December 2023
What does Pillar Two mean for structured finance?
Born of the OECD’s base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) project, the Pillar Two rules introduce a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% on multinationals of a certain size.
Publications: 05 October 2023
Tax reforms focus on the substance of holding companies and treatment of carried interest
Publications: 20 July 2023
OECD Pillar Talk: Pillar Two looming; Pillar One one step closer
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2004
Academic
MA, Politics, University of Edinburgh, 2000
Post Graduate Diploma, Law, City University London, 2001
