James is Partner, International Tax and Transaction Services at EY Corporate Advisors Pte Ltd in Singapore, with experience in tax due diligence, structuring and negotiation. He is well-versed in the international tax aspects of cross-border transactions, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, integrations, spin-offs, legal entity rationalisations and supply or value chain planning.
James assists businesses in tax planning, tax controversy management, tax aspects of transactions, as well as the formulation and execution of strategies to mitigate international tax risks. He also helps companies implement large-scale, multi-jurisdictional projects, ranging from intellectual property migrations to working alongside clients on tax aspects of asset acquisitions and divestments.
James is a non-practicing advocate and solicitor of Singapore. He holds an LLM in International Taxation, New York University, and an LLB with Second Class (Upper Division) Honours, National University of Singapore.