THE office of leading law firm Hill Dickinson LLP has welcomed corporate tax law specialist James Cashman to its team.

James, who was based in the firm’s Manchester office, is now focusing on working in the Chester market. He will work with the existing corporate team to increase its client base.

He joins a team that has recently been recognised as a leading provider of corporate and commercial legal advice in The Legal 500.

James, who has been with Hill Dickinson since 2005, is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He provides advice on all tax aspects arising from corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and joint ventures.

He has also represented clients on investigations, enquiries and disputes with HM Revenue & Customs and is an expert in stamp duty land tax and VAT.

James said: “We have a very accomplished corporate team in Chester and I look forward to working with them.”