Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers is ‘marked by the excellence of its barristers’, with a strong record acting on behalf of prestige taxpayer clients before courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. ‘Excellent advocate’ David Goldberg KC maintains a high level contentious and non-contentious practice. Nicola Shaw KC has a broad tax practice, with a client base which includes prominent names in the energy sector. Michael Jones KC covers the full range of disputes, including tribunal appeals, judicial review, and civil claims and tax arbitration. New silk Michael Firth KC recently appeared unled before the Upper Tribunal in Denning V HMRC, in a matter relating to the valuation of care homes. Laura Kathryn Inglis has been active on behalf of the claimant insurer in AXA SA v Genworth Financial International Holdings LLC, a contractual dispute valued at £500m with tax elements. Nikhil Mehta provides advisory and contentious services in relation to international tax matters. Harry Winter works both led and unled, with experience in cross-border matters.
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London Bar
GRAY'S INN TAX CHAMBERS
Les références
‘Ben Stern and Jamie Hall run the clerks room in a highly efficient and user-friendly way.’‘
The clerks are great – Ben Stern is a real pleasure to deal with.’
‘Great clerking service. Ben Stern is excellent.’
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Pump Court Tax Chambers
Pump Court Tax Chambers has ‘masses of strength and depth’, and is a favoured choice for both HMRC and taxpayer clients in numerous significant mandates. Areas of expertise for the group include unallowable purpose, transfer pricing, and partnership mixed membership rules. Kevin Prosser KC is ‘at the top of his game’, and recently represented the taxpayer before the Court of Appeal in Inmarsat PLC v HMRC, in a matter relating to the entitlement to capital allowances on the cost of launching satellites. David Milne KC has aptitude in international tax matters. David Ewart KC recently acted for HMRC before the Supreme Court in the Franked Investment Income GLO test case, relating to the taxation of dividends paid into the UK by foreign subsidiaries of British companies, leading Elizabeth Wilson KC and Barbara Belgrano. Rupert Baldry KC led Thomas Chacko before the Court of Appeal in Bluecrest Capital Management Cayman Ltd v HMRC, a significant case relating to the tax treatment of LLPs and limited partnerships. Zizhen Yang has experience at courts of all levels, in addition to a robust advisory practice.
Les références
‘John Poyser remains the best clerk in London tax.’
‘I must acknowledge Bruno Antoniotti and John Poyser. Fantastic, pragmatic clerking.’
‘John Poyser is excellent. He is incredibly responsive and always a pleasure to deal with.’
Principaux dossiers
11 New Square
11 New Square’s highly regarded group of barristers draws leading clients from the UK and internationally, providing both advisory and advocacy services across a range of issues, including R&D allowances, international tax treaties, and unallowable purpose issues. Jonathan Peacock KC is active in high profile matters in the UK and internationally, including Royal Bank of Canada v HMRC, a test case concerning the application of the UK-Canada double tax treaty. Francis Fitzpatrick KC is active for prominent clients in the private equity industry, and has expertise in the taxation of intangible assets. Hui Ling McCarthy KC is highly active as an advocate, with a strong practice acting for both the taxpayer and HMRC. John Brinsmead-Stockham KC, who made silk in 2023, represented the taxpayer in GE Financial Investments v HMRC, a case concerning the UK-US double tax treaty. Edward Hellier has experience appearing unled, including in Collins Construction Limited v HMRC, an appeal on the subject of R&D relief.
Principaux dossiers
Devereux
Devereux is highly active on behalf of HMRC, and as such provide ‘extremely valuable insight for taxpayers‘, in both contentious and advisory mandates. The group covers commercial disputes and professional negligence in the tax space, and is noted for its employment tax aptitude. Felicity Cullen KC is particularly active for owner-managed businesses, and has experience advising on tax matters with complex cross-border elements. This is also an area of expertise for Akash Nawbatt KC, who appeared for HMRC in Lloyd’s Banking Group v HMRC, a case relating to cross-border group relief of losses. Aparna Nathan KC has strength in matters relating to mixed member partnership rules. Christopher Stone KC took silk in 2024, and is noted for his aptitude in employment tax. Senior junior Barrie Akin is ‘personable, helpful, and kind’, and acts on behalf of both businesses and individuals.
Les références
‘All clerks are very friendly, efficient and responsive.’
‘Devereux’s clerking is second-to-none throughout.’
‘Good variety of practice areas, and sufficient depth in the tax arena to ensure the set is a heavy hitter.’
Principaux dossiers
Field Court Tax Chambers
Field Court Tax Chambers‘ members advise governments, multinational enterprises, and SMEs across a diverse range of tax matters. Multiple members take prominent roles as thought leaders and academics in matters relating to tax, and includes individuals with broad international expertise. Philip Baker KC is noted for his ‘extraordinary technical knowledge of international tax issues’, evidenced by his academic record on international tax. Patrick Way KC has experience at all levels of court, and led Dilpreet K Dhanoa before the Court of Appeal in Hargreaves Property Holdings v HMRC, a matter relating to the taxation of interest on overseas loans. Patrick C Soares who is the head of chambers, has expertise in matters relating to offshore structures. Imran Afzal co-founded the set in 2014, and handles both domestic and international mandates, including Gallaher Limited v. HMRC, which went before the Court of Justice of the European Union. Peter Vaines is a key thought leader in tax, with expertise in matters of residence and domicile.
Les références
‘Impeccable service and communication.’
‘Clerking services are good – prompt and helpful in their approach.’
‘Efficient and very polite.’
Principaux dossiers
Temple Tax Chambers
Temple Tax Chambers is ‘well-rounded and well-known in the tax industry’, with a record in litigation and advisory matters at all levels. Areas covered include corporate reorganisations, transactions, and insolvencies, in addition to employment tax issues. Head of chambers Alun James has a robust practice in both disputes and advisory matters, and is experienced in matters relating to the tax aspects of transactions. Ximena Montes Manzano has expertise in employment tax matters, appearing in 2023 in Red, White and Green Ltd v HMRC on IR35 provisions relating to the payment of TV presenters and broadcasters - in this matter representing the personal service company of Eamonn Holmes. Jonathan Schwarz covers a range of international tax matters, including double tax relief, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions. Michael Sherry is experienced in courts of all levels, and has a broad tax practice which includes professional negligence cases concerning tax advice. Philip Ridgway‘s corporate tax practice includes matters relating to insolvency, with clients such as O&H St Georges Ltd, which faced a potential £1.9m tax bill after a company was placed prematurely into liquidation. Scott Redpath covers matters relating to R&D tax, employment tax, and professional negligence in tax, among other issues.
Les références
‘Cindy Green; excellent communication, prompt, will go the extra mile.’
‘An excellent and very effective clerking team led by Lucy Campbell. Respond quickly to all queries.’
‘Lucy Campbell is great. Timely, efficient, very capable, safe pair of hands.’
Principaux dossiers
GRAY'S INN TAX CHAMBERS
Les références
‘Ben Stern and Jamie Hall run the clerks room in a highly efficient and user-friendly way.’‘
The clerks are great – Ben Stern is a real pleasure to deal with.’
‘Great clerking service. Ben Stern is excellent.’
Principaux dossiers
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Pump Court Tax Chambers has ‘masses of strength and depth’, and is a favoured choice for both HMRC and taxpayer clients in numerous significant mandates. Areas of expertise for the group include unallowable purpose, transfer pricing, and partnership mixed membership rules. Kevin Prosser KC is ‘at the top of his game’, and recently represented the taxpayer before the Court of Appeal in Inmarsat PLC v HMRC, in a matter relating to the entitlement to capital allowances on the cost of launching satellites. David Milne KC has aptitude in international tax matters. David Ewart KC recently acted for HMRC before the Supreme Court in the Franked Investment Income GLO test case, relating to the taxation of dividends paid into the UK by foreign subsidiaries of British companies, leading Elizabeth Wilson KC and Barbara Belgrano. Rupert Baldry KC led Thomas Chacko before the Court of Appeal in Bluecrest Capital Management Cayman Ltd v HMRC, a significant case relating to the tax treatment of LLPs and limited partnerships. Zizhen Yang has experience at courts of all levels, in addition to a robust advisory practice.
Les références
‘John Poyser remains the best clerk in London tax.’
‘I must acknowledge Bruno Antoniotti and John Poyser. Fantastic, pragmatic clerking.’
‘John Poyser is excellent. He is incredibly responsive and always a pleasure to deal with.’
Principaux dossiers
11 New Square
11 New Square’s highly regarded group of barristers draws leading clients from the UK and internationally, providing both advisory and advocacy services across a range of issues, including R&D allowances, international tax treaties, and unallowable purpose issues. Jonathan Peacock KC is active in high profile matters in the UK and internationally, including Royal Bank of Canada v HMRC, a test case concerning the application of the UK-Canada double tax treaty. Francis Fitzpatrick KC is active for prominent clients in the private equity industry, and has expertise in the taxation of intangible assets. Hui Ling McCarthy KC is highly active as an advocate, with a strong practice acting for both the taxpayer and HMRC. John Brinsmead-Stockham KC, who made silk in 2023, represented the taxpayer in GE Financial Investments v HMRC, a case concerning the UK-US double tax treaty. Edward Hellier has experience appearing unled, including in Collins Construction Limited v HMRC, an appeal on the subject of R&D relief.
Principaux dossiers
Devereux
Devereux is highly active on behalf of HMRC, and as such provide ‘extremely valuable insight for taxpayers‘, in both contentious and advisory mandates. The group covers commercial disputes and professional negligence in the tax space, and is noted for its employment tax aptitude. Felicity Cullen KC is particularly active for owner-managed businesses, and has experience advising on tax matters with complex cross-border elements. This is also an area of expertise for Akash Nawbatt KC, who appeared for HMRC in Lloyd’s Banking Group v HMRC, a case relating to cross-border group relief of losses. Aparna Nathan KC has strength in matters relating to mixed member partnership rules. Christopher Stone KC took silk in 2024, and is noted for his aptitude in employment tax. Senior junior Barrie Akin is ‘personable, helpful, and kind’, and acts on behalf of both businesses and individuals.
Les références
‘All clerks are very friendly, efficient and responsive.’
‘Devereux’s clerking is second-to-none throughout.’
‘Good variety of practice areas, and sufficient depth in the tax arena to ensure the set is a heavy hitter.’
Principaux dossiers
Field Court Tax Chambers
Field Court Tax Chambers‘ members advise governments, multinational enterprises, and SMEs across a diverse range of tax matters. Multiple members take prominent roles as thought leaders and academics in matters relating to tax, and includes individuals with broad international expertise. Philip Baker KC is noted for his ‘extraordinary technical knowledge of international tax issues’, evidenced by his academic record on international tax. Patrick Way KC has experience at all levels of court, and led Dilpreet K Dhanoa before the Court of Appeal in Hargreaves Property Holdings v HMRC, a matter relating to the taxation of interest on overseas loans. Patrick C Soares who is the head of chambers, has expertise in matters relating to offshore structures. Imran Afzal co-founded the set in 2014, and handles both domestic and international mandates, including Gallaher Limited v. HMRC, which went before the Court of Justice of the European Union. Peter Vaines is a key thought leader in tax, with expertise in matters of residence and domicile.
Les références
‘Impeccable service and communication.’
‘Clerking services are good – prompt and helpful in their approach.’
‘Efficient and very polite.’
Principaux dossiers
Temple Tax Chambers
Temple Tax Chambers is ‘well-rounded and well-known in the tax industry’, with a record in litigation and advisory matters at all levels. Areas covered include corporate reorganisations, transactions, and insolvencies, in addition to employment tax issues. Head of chambers Alun James has a robust practice in both disputes and advisory matters, and is experienced in matters relating to the tax aspects of transactions. Ximena Montes Manzano has expertise in employment tax matters, appearing in 2023 in Red, White and Green Ltd v HMRC on IR35 provisions relating to the payment of TV presenters and broadcasters - in this matter representing the personal service company of Eamonn Holmes. Jonathan Schwarz covers a range of international tax matters, including double tax relief, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions. Michael Sherry is experienced in courts of all levels, and has a broad tax practice which includes professional negligence cases concerning tax advice. Philip Ridgway‘s corporate tax practice includes matters relating to insolvency, with clients such as O&H St Georges Ltd, which faced a potential £1.9m tax bill after a company was placed prematurely into liquidation. Scott Redpath covers matters relating to R&D tax, employment tax, and professional negligence in tax, among other issues.
Les références
‘Cindy Green; excellent communication, prompt, will go the extra mile.’
‘An excellent and very effective clerking team led by Lucy Campbell. Respond quickly to all queries.’
‘Lucy Campbell is great. Timely, efficient, very capable, safe pair of hands.’