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08 May 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Osborne Clarke—James Meakin

Firm strengthens corporate tax practice with partner appointment

International legal practice Osborne Clarke is bolstering its corporate tax practice with the appointment of James Meakin as partner in its London office.

Joining from Howard Kennedy LLP, James is a corporate tax lawyer with a broad practice and more than 20 years' experience advising a variety of clients on tax issues facing their businesses and transactions.

His core practice includes corporate, real estate and financing transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, group reorganisations, joint ventures, venture capital and private equity from both a UK and cross border perspective.

His clients include multinational and private companies and their shareholders, financial institutions, funds and private equity houses across a wide range of sectors, including the built environment, technology, media and comms, and retail.

James is a member of the Chartered Institute of Tax.

'Osborne Clarke's corporate tax team is a highly regarded team full of exceptional lawyers and it will be a pleasure to be part of it. I look forward to supporting the Team's offering across all core areas of tax,' said James.

'The corporate Tax Team is a key part of our wider Tax Group which has a strong presence in the market and has gone from strength to strength in recent years. It is an absolute pleasure to welcome James as an additional partner to the team. His wealth of experience, and technical expertise will ensure we maintain our standout client service as we continue to grow,' commented Tracey Wright, partner, and head of Osborne Clarke's tax group.

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