LAWYER PROFILE

James Burton

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Real Estate

5 years ranked

About

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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 Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Tax: Real Estate - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is practical and fantastic to work with. He is really good at taking complicated concepts and explaining them to me in straightforward way.
Tax: Real EstateChambers Global Guide
James provides excellent advice.
Tax: Real EstateChambers Global Guide