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Private Wealth: Tax - UK
Individual Editorial
James Rivett KC is a well-regarded figure in the private client tax practice. His work encompasses corporate and personal taxes as well as indirect taxation.
Strengths
James is technically superb. He is great with clients - he explains complex tax issues to them and always has sensible answers to problems.
James is a class act - incredibly bright but also polished, charming and good at explaining complicated concepts to lay clients, who love him. He is innovative, and incredibly detailed and thorough.
James Rivett is exceptional on both onshore and offshore tax and trust-related matters.
James has an easy manner and is easy to work with. He's able to have a discussion about points and will still tell you what needs to be done and why. Very good to work with and easy to get along with.