Tax team
James Bailey MA(Cantab) CTA
Tax Partner
James is the firm's Tax Partner. A Chartered Tax Adviser, he has a national reputation for his work on taxation issues, and regularly writes articles on tax planning for various journals as well as making TV and radio appearances.
James is a former Inland Revenue Deputy District Inspector of a large London tax district, leading tax investigations into national companies and prominent individuals. On leaving the Inland Revenue, James worked with two of the 'Big Four' accounting firms, specialising in tax planning for family companies and wealthy individuals.
As well as helping accountants and solicitors with their clients' tax affairs, James also advises family businesses and wealthy individuals on tax planning, and offers help in dealing with tax investigations.
James is very keen on shooting, and says that training his gundogs makes a welcome contrast to dealing with HM Revenue and Customs officials. Though he lacks basic kitchen skills, his game cookery has been described as "inspired".
He enjoys reading, particularly crime novels and political thrillers, and is sure that one day he will finish the Daily Telegraph crossword in under ten minutes.
Polly Tregaskes BEng(Hons) ACA CTA
Chartered Tax Adviser
Polly joined the firm as a Chartered Accountant trainee in July 2001 having achieved a first class degree in Mineral Engineering. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2004 and went on to specialise in taxation.
Polly qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2005 and is now a key member of the firm's tax team. She has a general knowledge of both personal and corporate taxation and is responsible for managing the firm's trust clients.
Polly is a keen sailor in her spare time and regularly takes part in local racing.
Jo Lawless BEng(Hons) ACA CTA
Chartered Tax Adviser
Jo joined the firm in 2003. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Jo qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2008.
Jo specialises in personal and corporate tax compliance as well as capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters.
Jo is a marathon runner, swimmer and dog walker, and likes nothing better than being up to her ears in mud at a music festival.
Nick Skerratt BA(Hons) ACA CTA
Chartered Tax Adviser
Nick is a proud Cornishman and was a member of the only cricket team from the county (St Just U15s) to be crowned National Champions.
Nick, having qualified as a Chartered Accountant, qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2008, boosting an already impressive RRL tax team. Nick specialises in personal tax, inheritance tax and corporation tax as well as limited company accounts.
As well as cricket, Nick plays football, and enjoys watching most sports and relaxing with friends in his local pub.
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