My role
I am a senior manager in our Norwich office tax team, supporting private clients and small owner managed businesses with a range of tax compliance and tailored tax planning advice. I hold both the Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualifications and joined Lovewell Blake in 2025 after 20 years’ experience of general practice in accounts and tax.
About me
In my spare time, I enjoy entertaining friends and family, walking and open water swimming.
My sectors and specialisms
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Private clients
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Small owner managed businesses
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Investment property
Speak to me about
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Tax compliance
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Tax planning including Income and capital gains taxes
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Succession planning and inheritance tax
Related podcasts

15.12.2025 - 31 min listen
Budget 2025 implications for Business and Entrepreneurs
Sophie Spaul re-joins James to review the recent Budget form a business perspective. Much attention has been on the impact on individuals but there was more within the detail which will heavily impact business and entrepreneurs. Sophie and James dissect the detail and summarise key policies.

03.11.2025 - 37 min listen
How Will the Budget Affect Me?
James is joined by Tax Specialist Sophie Spaul to discuss the upcoming Budget. With so much trepidation and concern about tax measures in this Budget we consider what is likely to be enacted and what needs to be done in advance to prepare. James and Sophie also consider broader political aspects which are driving policy under this government.
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Budget reaction - Increase in dividend/landlord/savings tax
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