James Eggleston
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James Eggleston

Associate

Email

james.eggleston@aoshearman.com

Phone

+442030881321

Offices

London

V-CARD
James advises on the UK tax implications of a wide variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, loan facilities, debt capital markets, and other securitised financing arrangements.
His practice spans many of A&O Shearman's principal sectors, with a notable emphasis on asset management. James assists clients with every phase of the transaction lifecycle, from early-stage structuring and tax planning to the drafting and negotiation of documentation and, ultimately, implementation.

Experience

Representative matters

  • UK-resident asset managers on taxation of their returns arising out of the acquisition of a large distressed asset.
  • A number of large institutional investors on the tax aspects of their investments in varied fund structures and strategies.
  • Liberty Global, Telefónica, and Virgin Media O2 on substantial joint venture matters.

Qualifications

Admissions

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Academic

University College London, BA (French)

BPP University, Graduate Diploma in Law

BPP University, Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC)

Languages

English, French
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.