Professional experience

In an extensive career with both medium and Big 4 firms in Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, he has developed specialities in cross-border trade, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions and the taxation of intellectual property including R&D incentives.

In particular, James has extensive experience in helping Australian businesses navigate the complexities of international expansion – particularly those in the technology sector – and works to get the best outcome from the development and commercialisation of their intellectual property.

With great attention to detail, James has an impressive ability to distil multiple and complex tax issues into plain English, enabling his clients to make informed choices whilst focused on their businesses.

Expertise

• Corporate Taxation
• Development and Commercialisation of Intellectual Property
• International Taxation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Research & Development Tax Incentives
• Transfer Pricing

Qualifications

MA Hons, Political Science and Government
Advanced Diploma of International Taxation
Member of the Tax Institute of Australia
Affiliate Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Registered Tax Agent
International Affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation