James Frampton

Practice Areas

James is a Partner in Michelmores’ Tax, Trusts & Succession team.

He advises individuals and families in the UK and abroad on ways to protect and pass on assets from one generation to the next. This can range from preparing a client’s Will or lasting power of attorney to advising on trust structures, family partnerships, advising on UK tax issues or helping those coming to the UK to navigate our tax system.

A large part of his practice is assisting clients with US connections with their estate planning including preparing Wills and reviewing and advising on the UK tax consequences of US trusts.

He also advises families and trustees who own land and estates by working closely with colleagues in our Agriculture and Property teams. He is a director of Michelmores Trust Corporation Limited and oversees a number of UK trusts and estates. He regularly advises trustees and beneficiaries both in the UK and abroad on trust and UK tax issues and am part of the Firm’s Trust Advisory Group.

Full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP).

Expertise in:

Farming Partnerships

International

International Private Wealth

Partnerships/LLPs

Private Property and Landed Estates

Private Wealth

Tax

Tax, Trusts & Succession