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James Cowper Kreston appoints new Director in the Business Tax Team

28 February 2025

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Swansborough as a Director in our growing Business Tax team with a particular focus on R&D Tax Relief. 

Sam joins James Cowper Kreston with extensive experience spanning the tax sector, specialising in R&D Tax Relief and patent box, including large and international practices such as EY, RSM and Menzies.  

He brings a wealth of expertise across a number of industry sectors including life sciences, manufacturing and software development, which will further enhance our team's capabilities and the exceptional service we provide to clients. We look forward to supporting him in this new role and the contributions he will make. 

Sam commented: “With over 17 years of experience in business taxes and a passion for client service, I am thrilled to be joining James Cowper Kreston’s Business Tax service line. I'm eager to offer my advice and expertise, to help businesses fund and implement their R&D strategies and maximise their potential.” 

Phil Snell, Partner and Head of Business Tax at James Cowper Kreston commented: “Sam is a fantastic addition to our growing team. His expertise in R&D Tax Relief will be instrumental in advancing the services we provide to our clients.” 

Alex Peal, Joint Managing Partner of James Cowper Kreston added: “Sam’s appointment marks an important step for the firm as we continue to expand our Business Tax offering to clients. This enables us to deliver the best service and provide expert advice to our clients, who remain central to our business. We are delighted to welcome Sam to the firm.”