About James...

James is a Business Advisor and Tax Expert FCCA (Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). He is a partner with RBK Business Advisors, a 17 partner accountancy, taxation and business advisory firm. He is the lead specialist in the Agri-Business Sector for the firm and has been advising the sector for over 24 years. He has an extensive portfolio of farming and Agri-Business clients and specialises in advising on taxation and financial matters relating to farm successions.

Within this project, James will meet every farmer candidate to discuss their current financial affairs and their farm asset and outline all the possible tax implications/available exemptions, potential future income, pensions, scenario analysis, farmer specific solutions and all related issues.

James will also act as an advisor to the OG in relation to auditing and compliance and support the lead partner in the financial requirements/regulations of the EIP. He will also act as Group Financial Officer for the OG and Lead Partner. James is from a farming background, having successfully succeeded his parents in operating the family farm.