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Eco ChamberFlooding: Is the UK’s most frequent natural disaster Labour’s ‘build, baby, build’ blindspot?The government wants to ‘build, baby, build’ 1.5 million homes before the turn of the decade but could flooding scupper its ambitions? Listen to the ECO Chamber to find out more… Flooding is the UK’s most frequent natural disaster, affecting people, properties, businesses and places in the short-, medium-, and long-term, destroying critical infrastructure.This week, author and journalist Katerine Quarmby speaks with ECO Chamber host James Agyepong-Parsons about the increasing frequency of flood events across the UK and the difficult policy solutions that need to be found.PLUS: Pro-growth amendments to the co...
2025-10-1522 min
The Law Firm Owners Podcast138 - How to build a brand that attracts ideal clientsMy next guest is James Quarmby, the founder of the private wealth team at the international law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP.James has won tons of awards, and he didn’t want me to go there out of fear of sounding like boasting.Saying this, he’s a well-known commentator on tax policy in the media, including the BBC and a top 10 Legal Influencer on LinkedIn.On today’s episode, we’re covering how to build a brand that attracts ideal clients.James' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-quarmby-24327411/Abo...
2025-10-1437 min
AccountingWEBNo Accounting for Taste ep196: Budget speculations beginA date has finally been announced for the Autumn Budget – 26 November. Richard Hattersley looks at the political kite flying that has happened over the summer and what we can potentially expect from the Budget. With the government’s pledge not to increase national insurance, income tax and VAT, Hattersley shares his conversation with James Quarmby, a partner at Stephenson Haywood, on what he thinks will happen.
From Downing Street to Brisbane, Tom Herbert speaks about Xerocon 2025. He details the big announcements and what caught his attention, namely Xero’s new partnership with OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT. Herbert explores what t...
2025-09-0431 min
Talk To My LawyerEpisode 06_James Quarmby_Bad Tax PolicyThis week, Adrian is joined by the inimitable James Quarmby, partner at Stephenson Harwood, private client tax specialist and one of the UK’s most outspoken voices on tax policy and reform. Known for his no-nonsense commentary and deep economic insight, James brings clarity (and a few provocations) to the world of tax.This conversation unpacks James’ unconventional route into law and economics and covers some intellectually rich, and yes, occasionally political, ground along the way:How growing up in Essex, working at British Telecom and running a department at 21 gave James a commercial edge...
2025-09-0253 min
The EditionBritain's billionaire exodus, Michael Gove interviews Shabana Mahmood & Hampstead's 'terf war'The great escape: why the rich are fleeing BritainKeir Starmer worries about who is coming into Britain but, our economics editor Michael Simmons writes in the magazine this week, he should have ‘sleepless nights’ thinking about those leaving. Since 2016, nearly 30,000 millionaires have left – ‘an outflow unmatched in the developed world’. Tax changes have made Britain a ‘hostile environment’ for the wealthy, yet we are ‘dangerously dependent’ on our highest earners: the top 0.01 per cent pay 6 per cent of all income tax. If the exodus is ‘half as bad’ as those he has spoken to think, Simmons warns, a 2p hi...
2025-05-1541 min
Best of the SpectatorThe Edition: Britain's billionaire exodus, Michael Gove interviews Shabana Mahmood & Hampstead's 'terf war'
The great escape: why the rich are fleeing Britain
Keir Starmer worries about who is coming into Britain but, our economics editor Michael Simmons writes in the magazine this week, he should have ‘sleepless nights’ thinking about those leaving. Since 2016, nearly 30,000 millionaires have left – ‘an outflow unmatched in the developed world’.
Tax changes have made Britain a ‘hostile environment’ for the wealthy, yet we are ‘dangerously dependent’ on our highest earners: the top 0.01 per cent pay 6 per cent of all income tax. If the exodus is ‘half as bad’ as those he has spoken to think, Simmons warns, a 2p hi...
2025-05-1541 min
Legally Speaking PodcastThe Truth About Tax Law & Breaking Myths from a Private Wealth Space Legend - James Quarmby - S9E03Want to know the secrets behind managing wealth on a global scale?This week, I’m joined by James Quarmby, Partner and Head at Private Wealth at Stephenson Harwood in London. Described as a legend of the private wealth space, James shares his inspiring journey to building a team across six jurisdictions, tackles misconceptions about tax and explains what it takes to succeed in private wealth law.Whether you’re a legal professional or simply curious about the world of wealth management, this episode is packed with great insights. Tune in now to learn from the best!So why shou...
2025-03-2446 min
CAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastBudget: Post-MortemJames Quarmby interviews Lord Harrington, former trade minister and now advisor on foreign direct investment to the current government, to discuss the political background to the Budget and what's likely to happen next. Expect a wide-ranging discussion covering internal Labour politics, the CGT and IHT rises and why the Chancellor announced all-out war on on-doms.
2024-10-3127 min
International Tax BitesEpisode 77 - Rachel Reeves and the £22bn Blackhole - Non doms and tax rises - What on earth is happening in the UK?In this episode Harriet and Grahame talk to James Quarmby of Stephenson Harwood (and Tax LinkedIn Star) about what is happenign in the UK. Rachel Reeves has a a supposed £22bn blackhole to fill and she's sharpening her knife.
We discuss the possibilities of raising more money, whether more money is really actually needed and whether the whole affair amounts to a total failure of the UK political establishment to make tax policy.
Find more about James here
https://www.shlegal.com/en/people/james-quarmby
2024-10-1055 min
Capital AlchemyThe Labour Government’s New Fiscal Frontier: How might Non Doms Be Impacted?In this episode, Lerato has the pleasure of speaking with James Quarmby, the esteemed Founding Partner of Private Wealth at Stephenson Harwood LLP. Their discussion revolves around the potential tax changes we might see under a Labour government, and the complexities surrounding the UK domicile rule. James brings his expert knowledge to the table, providing insights into a range of related topics including non dom tax status.
Throughout this episode, James shares his insights on:
What we can anticipate from Labour in terms of tax policy: Expect a deep dive into Labour's proposed tax po...
2024-10-0923 min
But, Is It Legal?Tax Geek & Troublemaker | Ep9. James QuarmbyLet’s look into the remarkable journey of James Quarmby, the legal influencer and private wealth lawyer 🔥
In this revealing episode of But is it Legal? Host Simon Marshall dives deep into how James’s strategic vision and innovative methods have sculpted Stephenson Harwood’s private wealth team into an industry leader. 🌟
🔥 What’s included:
Origins story: Uncover James’s path to becoming a standout figure in private client law, starting from his initial steps into the legal field.
Building from scratch: Explore the story behind James’s role in founding and expanding Stephen...
2024-10-0231 min
Guernsey Finance PodcastInternational Pensions Evolution & Considerations when choosing a domicile with Stephenson HarwoodIn this episode, we are joined by James Quarmby and Emily Osborne of Stephenson Harwood. The pair discuss developments in the world of corporate pensions, Guernsey's offerings as a domicile, and the upcoming joint Guernsey Finance and Stephenson Harwood pensions seminar in London this September.Check more out about the Seminar hereFollow James on LinkedInFollow Emily on LinkedInFollow Stephenson Harwood on LinkedInFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedInFollow Guernsey Finance on InstagramFollow Guernsey Finance on Threads: @guernseyfinance
2024-07-2327 min
Stephenson Harwood employment podcastEmployment law podcast: Celebrating PrideIn this episode, James Quarmby, Kim Sgarlata, Oak Group's Group Chief Executive Officer and employment specialist Serena Foulkes discuss why pride still matters, queer heroes and the protections LGBTIQ+ people and their allies have in the workplace.
2024-06-2530 min
DU BOUM ET DU BAUME AU COEUR - LE PODCAST MUSICALMarlon Roudette : la mélancolie joyeuseIl a d’abord connu son heure de gloire avec le duo Mattafix avant de prendre son envol en solo au début des années 2010. Dès son 1er single, Marlon Roudette reviendra dans la course en émouvant une bonne partie de l’Europe. Ce single, c’est "New age", et je vais vous en parler dans ce nouvel épisode !Crédits de l'épisode :- "Crie hie" (Eugene Fredy / Jérôme Rastello)- "Never Ever" (Shaznay Lewis, Robert Jazayeri, Sean Mather / Cameron McVey, Magnus Fi...
2024-05-2526 min
The Student Lawyer PodcastMastering LinkedIn for Lawyers, with James QuarmbyJoin us for an insightful episode as Camilla Uppal delves into the career journey and LinkedIn expertise of James Quarmby, Partner and Head of Private Wealth at Stephenson Harwood LLP, and a renowned voice in the legal and professional community. In this conversation, James shares his experiences, insights, and valuable tips for career advancement and building influence on LinkedIn.
We start by exploring James's career trajectory, from his early days to becoming a partner in private wealth and tax law—a journey marked by dedication and strategic growth. Discover what drew him to this niche field an...
2024-04-3040 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastCAPITAL TALK BUDGET SPECIAL: WHAT JUST HAPPENED?James Quarmby talks to Lord Harrington, Conservative peer and former trade minister, about the complex political machinations behind this Budget, including why the Chancellor decided to abolish the non-dom regime but leave IHT in place and whether the election will affect the implementation of the Budget announcements. Finally, we find out why Lord Harrington is partial to a finger of fudge.
2024-03-0730 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastWHY PROTECTORS ARE DANGEROUSJames Quarmby chairs a lively debate with Elspeth Talbot Rice KC and Sparsh Garg, both from XXIV Old Buildings, on how protectors can be more trouble than they are worth and what we can do to control the risks.
2022-11-2813 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastCRYPTO ASSETS – what are they and why should we care?In this episode, James Quarmby dips into the weird and wonderful world of crypto assets with Niklas Schmidt of Wolf Theiss and comes to some surprising conclusions.
2022-10-2610 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastBritish Overseas Territories adopt public ownership registers – is this the end of privacy as we know it?James Quarmby is joined by Bernadette Carey and Keith Robinson (both of Carey Olsen) to discuss the decision of nine British overseas territories to introduce public registers of beneficial ownership of companies and how this will affect rights to privacy. We also discover some novel ways to cope during lockdown.
2020-08-0616 min
Mind Music MasterySeason 1 Episode 5 - Interview With RØRYIn this episode of MMM, Lucy and Suzanna welcome RØRY to share her story.
RØRY is a successful singer-songwriter and artist who has re-built her music career over the past 2 years into a place that she feels more aligns with her ‘authentic self’. Amassing over half a billion streams to date, RØRY has worked with some massive names including Mowe, William Black and Amidy, she is also managed by Tileyard Music.
Fast becoming one of the UK’s sought after new writers after penning the platinum-selling quarter of a billion streaming “Post Malone” for...
2020-06-0454 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastOffshore lockdown! – what does the pandemic mean for the UK’s overseas territoriesIn this edition James, in conversation with Geoff Cook, former CEO of Jersey Finance, explores how the double-whammy of the pandemic and Brexit will affect the UK’s relationship with its overseas territories. Is it all doom and gloom, or is there a realistic opportunity of a ‘new dawn’?
2020-05-2716 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastThe EU’s blacklist what is the EU’s strategy, how does the list operate and where will it leave the offshore finance centresIn a fascinating interview, James explores this highly topical issue with Richard Hay, who explains the EU’s strategy and why he thinks that “regulation is the new warfare”.
2020-02-2111 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastWhen do our clients need bodyguards?In this episode, James Quarmby explores with Kate Bright, licensed bodyguard and founder of UMBRA International, the world of personal security in all its forms and when clients may need to consider personal protection.
2020-01-2310 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastThe future of ‘offshore’ finance industry: is there a future and, if so, what will it look like?In this episode James Quarmby discusses with Simon Filmer, global lead of company formation at Vistra, the prospects for the offshore finance industry generally, including the rise of ‘mid-shore’ jurisdictions, such as Dubai and Hong Kong.
2019-12-1612 minCAPITAL talk – private wealth in a podcastLabour’s tax plans: wealth taxes, gift taxes, exchange controls – what should we expect?James Quarmby, in conversation with tax policy expert Oliver Cooper, explores the Labour Party’s tax policies – both public and private - and how they might affect HNWIs. Oliver also tells us all about his favourite cheese and what this tells us about Brexit.
2019-11-0811 min