LAWYER PROFILE

James Burton

UK 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Real Estate

London (Firms)

7 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

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 Guide to the Legal Profession

Tax: Real Estate - London (Firms)

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.

View ranking table

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 Guide to the Legal Profession
James provides excellent advice.
Tax: Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession