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James Frampton

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Solicitor – Admitted 2010
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+44 (0) 333 004 3456
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james.frampton@michelmores.com
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James Frampton is a highly regarded, technically strong adviser on complex private client matters. He is rigorous in his understanding of client’s circumstances and objectives and provides thorough and well considered advice.

Legal 500 2025

James Frampton is a legend when it comes to landed estates and tax planning for families and farms. Not only does he know every corner of the subject inside-out, but he has a way of handling clients and guiding them in the right direction which puts them entirely at ease.

Legal 500 2025

James is a pleasure to work with. He consistently seeks the best offering for clients and is a safe pair of hands when handling delicate and intricate family complexities.

Chambers High Net Worth 2024

James is an absolute rock when it comes to private client matters for landed estates and anything rural. He really knows his stuff and just wants to give his clients safety and security.

Chambers High Net Worth 2024

James Frampton is not only an excellent tax advisor for individuals but also has a broad expertise when it comes to cross-border cases.

Legal 500 2024

James Frampton is an outstanding lawyer, very capable and affable, calm and strong.

Chambers High Net Worth 2023

James Frampton, one of the firm’s Partners, has for years been one of my consistent go-to attorneys for my clients who need help with complex cross-border estate planning. I’ve sat in on a number of meetings with him and clients, and I am always extremely impressed by the clarity of his client communication, his thoroughness, and his ability to implement strategies quickly and efficiently.

Legal 500 2023

James Frampton is excellent, I particularly value his expertise on matters with a US connection.

Legal 500 2023

James Frampton goes above and beyond for clients. He brings technical expertise without ego.

Legal 500 2022

Overview

I am a Partner in Michelmores’ Tax, Trusts & Succession team.

I advise individuals and families in the UK and abroad on ways to protect and pass on assets from one generation to the next. This can range from preparing a client’s Will or lasting power of attorney to advising on trust structures, family partnerships, advising on UK tax issues or helping those coming to the UK to navigate our tax system.

A large part of my practice is assisting clients with US connections with their estate planning including preparing Wills and reviewing and advising on the UK tax consequences of US trusts. As my wife and sons are US citizens, I have had to grapple with issues facing US citizens living in the UK and so understand the frustrations that clients in a similar position face.

I also advise families and trustees who own land and estates by working closely with colleagues in our Agriculture and Property teams. As a director of Michelmores Trust Corporation Limited I also oversee a number of UK trusts and estates. I regularly advise trustees and beneficiaries both in the UK and abroad on trust and UK tax issues and am part of the Firm’s Trust Advisory Group.

I trained and worked at a well-known London firm before moving to Michelmores in 2014. I am a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP).

I am ranked in Band 1 for Private Wealth in Chambers High Net Worth. I am also a Next Generation Partner for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate (London) by the Legal 500.

Areas of expertise
  • International
  • International Private Wealth
  • Partnerships/LLPs
  • Private Property & Landed Estates
  • Private Wealth
  • Tax
  • Tax, Trusts & Succession
  • US/UK Estate Planning

Recent experience

Advising on the UK tax position for a US beneficiary of a US trust resident in the UK

Advising on pre-arrival planning for a foreign national moving to the UK including advice on domicile, residence and the remittance basis

Advising a UK foreign national resident in the UK on the creation of an excluded property trust

Advising the trustees of a landed estate on a heritage property application and the creation of a maintenance fund

Advising family business owners on the best way to transfer their business and their assets to their seven children

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