James is the CEO and Founder of Dialogue Private Office. A seasoned private client lawyer, he specialises in tax, estate planning, and trusts, advising high-net-worth individuals, international entrepreneurs, family offices, and trustees navigating complex cross-border issues. 

James began his career at Macfarlanes before joining Collyer Bristow, where he served as Head of the Geneva office and later as Head of Private Client Services. He went on to become a director in PwC’s Private Client Legal team in London, before establishing his own independent practice in 2021. Since then, James has acted as general counsel for a select group of longstanding private clients and consulted law firms, providing expert tax and legal guidance. 

With enduring ties to Switzerland, James is Co-Chair of the UK Chapter of the British Swiss Chamber of Commerce. He regularly advises and visits clients in Dubai, the Channel Islands, and Monaco. 

Rebecca is a highly regarded adviser with over two decades of international experience, based in Geneva and originally from the UK. After a distinguished career as a private banker with Barclays in both London and Geneva, she established her own advisory firm, supporting high-net-worth individuals and families with a full spectrum of wealth planning and financial matters. 

 Rebecca is known for her ability to collaborate seamlessly with leading banks, asset managers, and professional advisers in Switzerland and beyond, ensuring her clients receive integrated, best-in-class solutions. Her global perspective is reflected in a diverse client base spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australasia, and Canada. 

Discreet, trusted, and dedicated, Rebecca brings deep expertise and a personal approach to every client relationship. Beyond her advisory work, she is passionate about rugby and has represented Switzerland at international level, a testament to her commitment and drive both on and off the field. 

Noreen is a trusted independent Kenyan lawyer and strategic adviser, based between Nairobi and London, with an international client base spanning corporates, entrepreneurs, private clients, and family offices. She brings deep expertise in structuring complex investments, managing cross-border risk, and guiding clients through the unique opportunities and challenges of doing business in Africa. 

With a Master’s in Energy and Natural Resources Law from the University of Dundee, Noreen is recognised for her nuanced advice on regulatory, commercial, and governance issues across Africa’s energy and mining sectors. Her reputation is built on discretion, technical excellence, and a proven ability to navigate sensitive, high-value transactions for discerning clients. 

In addition to her advisory work, Noreen has served in prominent leadership and board positions, including as Chair of Caracal Gold PLC. Her strategic oversight and ability to navigate complex governance challenges have cemented her reputation as a trusted leader in both corporate and investment spheres.

Phillip brings over twenty-five years of expertise in Switzerland’s finance and fiduciary services sector and is based in Geneva. 

He draws on varied experience in technical and business roles at trust companies, a fintech start up and his own pensions advisory firm, to assist with projects for both high net worth individuals and trust companies. Clients value Phillip for his integrity, market know how, and ability to navigate complex regulatory issues. 

Phillip holds the STEP Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning, recognised as the industry’s gold standard.