James Ross

Solicitor, Taylor Wessing LLP

James advises on a broad range of tax matters, with a particular focus on cross-border work. His practice encompasses both advisory and transactional matters, and he works with clients ranging from large multinationals, private equity funds, privately-held companies and family offices.

James advises on the structuring and negotiation of M&A transactions involving corporates and private equity funds. Most of his work is international in nature, and he has particular experience of advising US-based clients on the structuring of acquisitions and inward investments in the UK and Europe.

James has extensive experience of advising on corporate restructuring matters, including financing and intellectual property holding structures, and assists clients in relation to tax authority enquiries and audits. He also has experience of delivering business tax advice to private clients and family offices.

Clients have particularly noted James's expertise in international tax matters, and value his responsiveness and clear advice.

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Tax considerations for the life sciences sector

Practice Notes

This Practice Note, produced in partnership with James Ross of Taylor Wessing, provides an overview of some of the tax issues that are particularly relevant to a company operating in the life sciences sector. Such companies may include pharmaceutical, medical technology, biotechnology companies etc. In particular, it considers, among other things, corporation tax issues such as R&D reliefs and the patent box; cross-border issues such as transfer pricing and investment reliefs.

Tax