About James
James Cook advises on estate and succession planning, wills, probate, trusts, tax-planning, lasting powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters. His work often includes international elements whereby he advises both UK and non-UK clients. He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, a student member of the Association of Taxation Technicians and was named in eprivateclient's Top 35 under 35 classes of 2017 and 2018.Â
James Cook is an outstanding adviser who in the hard work and attention he gives to our affairs, consistently goes the extra mile and makes us feel valued as clients.
James Cook is extremely responsive, accommodating to particular family situations, and produces advice and documents which are invariably clear and effective.
James Cook is always willing to jump on the phone and speak with my clients about certain matters. He is never pushy and has a friendly helpful approach that makes my clients feel calm
Awards and accreditations
James' highlights
04.11.2025
Inheritance tax: an era of change for lifetime gifting—Tax Adviser
27.10.2025
Are the proposed inheritance tax reforms a step in the right or wrong direction?—Today’s Wills and Probate
19.09.2025
The hidden costs of a cap on lifetime gifting—Tax Journal