Janet Pilborough-Skinner

Role & Expertise

Janet specialises in advising entrepreneurs and other High Net Worth Individuals on their personal tax affairs. She has particular expertise in onshore and offshore personal taxation planning for both UK based individuals and Non-Doms who she advises on offshore structures, domicile and residence planning and trusts.

She also helps families and family businesses advising on succession and inheritance tax planning.

Janet also acts as Expert Witness in complex private client cases such as matrimonial disputes.

Career

Since her early career, Janet has spent over 25 years in private practice and regularly speaks and blogs on personal tax issues.

She was a contributor on the UKTI book "Investors' Guide to the United Kingdom" for several years. 

Janet is also a member of the British & Irish Chamber of Commerce. 

Qualifications

Chartered Tax Adviser

Full member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)

The STEP Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising - Distinction

Testimonials

Janet has looked after my family's UK tax affairs for many years . I have found Janet to be very proactive and to give clear and concise advice. Janet always responds to questions and queries very promptly and turns around requests very efficiently. I have referred several people to Janet all of whom are also very happy with the service she provides.

- High net worth international family client

Janet, This is most helpful. FYI the solicitors found your report most professional and of assistance in the re-draft of the Will.

– Client

Janet really understands the needs of the wealthy family and provides high quality advice in a simple to understand manner.

- Professional intermediary

Interests

Janet is involved in running a Brownie Pack (as Brown Owl!) and enjoys organising activities and watching the girls' develop and grow. She has an interest in watching sport in general (especially football) having hung up her football boots several years ago as a qualified referee.