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Specialist Tax Expertise

Navigate tax with confidence

At Hawthorne Tax Advisory, you receive more than tax advice - you gain a discreet, highly personalised specialist who truly understands your position. As a practice, we’re built on precision, integrity and clarity.

Whether you’re transacting on a property, navigating a business restructure, or investing through tax-advantaged vehicles, we guide you with confidence, clarity and precision.

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For businesses

Specialist guidance on corporate property tax tailored to your business.

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Individuals

Bespoke advice on SDLT and property tax for your personal needs.

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Growth & Succession

Strategic support to help you plan, restructure, and secure the future.

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About Hawthorne Consultancy

Led by James Cannaford, an experienced tax adviser with more than a decade’s experience in complex structuring, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs, and HMRC negotiations, Hawthorne offers specialist insight with the attentiveness and discretion only a boutique practice can provide.

James works independently, ensuring clients receive focused, consistent advice directly from him. At the same time, his longstanding relationships with trusted professionals in related fields, such as VAT, estate planning and corporate governance,  allow Hawthorne to deliver joined-up tax solutions where broader support is needed.

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We focus on areas where the right structure can save clients significant amounts and avoid long-term tax exposure.

We focus on areas where the right structure can save clients significant amounts and avoid long-term tax exposure.

Our key specialisms include:

●      SDLT reviews and planning

●      Property taxation for investors and developers

●      Strategic business reorganisations including mergers and demergers

●      Enterprise Investment Scheme and Venture Capital Trust advisory for both companies and investors.

Whether you're an individual facing a specific tax challenge, or a professional adviser seeking external support, we offer clear-thinking, technically robust and highly tailored services, designed to protect and enhance your position.

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