James Gribbin

James is an Associate in the Tax, Trusts and Succession team in London, part of the Firm's private wealth group. James joined Michelmores in 2023 from Winckworth Sherwood, where he spent three years in their international private client team, prior to which he worked in New Zealand for a boutique private client firm.

James is a dual qualified solicitor, having qualified first in New Zealand in August 2017 and then in England and Wales in May 2022. James' experience is in the private client and wealth management sector, where he advises a range of clients on matters including succession, trusts and estate planning; cross-border taxation issues and opportunities; and domicile and tax residency. James also has experience in interpreting and advising on international transparency and reporting measures, including most recently the UK's Trust Register and the Register of Overseas Entities.

James has a passion for pro-bono and voluntary work. He spent three months volunteering for Lawyers Without Borders in Nairobi, Kenya on projects combating illegal foreign labour recruitment and wildlife crimes. He continues to pursue pro-bono ventures in his own time.