Pump Court Tax Chambers handles tax matters covering both onshore and offshore advisory and litigation work. William Massey KC continues to stand out in issues related to the taxation of trusts, land and landed estates. David Yates KC led Calypso Blaj on behalf of HMRC in Beard v HMRC concerning the tax treatment of distributions from a Jersey company.
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Pump Court Tax Chambers
Les références
‘Clerks areexcellent, scoping the brief and providing accurate timescales.’
‘Friendly, approachable clerks’ rooms. Enjoy working with Bruno Antoniotti and John Posyer. Both are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Great clerking team.’
Principaux dossiers
Devereux
Devereux includes members who advise individuals, trustees and companies on matters related to residence, domicile as it pertains to the structuring of assets and businesses as well as the tax considerations in planning for landed estates and owner-managed businesses. Felicity Cullen KC works alongside owner managed businesses assisting associated individuals with residential and domicile issues. Akash Nawbatt KC is well regarded for his advisory work which has recently included advising taxpayers on the statutory residence test as well as advising on domicile and common law residence issues. Christopher Stone KC recently appeared before the Upper Tribunal in McCabe v HMRC, an appeal concerning individual residence at common law and under a double tax treaty.
Principaux dossiers
Old Square Tax Chambers
Old Square Tax Chambers’ heavy private client focus extends to areas of expertise ranging across inheritance tax, non-resident and non-domicile tax as well as estate and tax planning both domestically and offshore. James Kessler KC is recognised for his work offshore private client tax matters, recently leading Rebecca Sheldon before the Court of Appeal in A Taxpayer v HMRC, a novel case on the statutory resident test. Robert Venables KC handles matters ranging across offshore tax planning, residence and domicile issues and employee remuneration. Rory Mullan KC has recently acted before the Privy Council in Imperium Trustees (Jersey) Ltd v Jersey Competent Authority regarding documents sought for a withholding tax enquiry - the case involved issues of a statute which prohibited Imperium Trustees, which was successful on the substantive issue before the Jersey courts, from recovering its costs back from the Jersey government. Harriet Brown, also a qualified Jersey advocate, international tax and trust matters related to non-UK residents, non-UK domiciles, complex cross-border planning.
Les références
‘Clerks’ room is strong and well run by Cliff Holland. They are as active as the client requires without being intrusive.’
‘Cliff Holland is a pleasure to deal with. Straight-forward and efficient.’
‘The clerking team are a very proactive bunch. Communications are first-rate.’
Principaux dossiers
Wilberforce Chambers
Wilberforce Chambers acts on matters relating to inheritance tax and trusts issues. Jonathan Davey KC frequently acts on behalf of HMRC in complex and often novel disputes, such as Elborne v HM Revenue and Customs, a case on “home loan” structures designed to circumnavigate inheritance tax. Brian Green KC assists individuals on issues of domicile and various trusts issues.
Les références
‘Good set of Chambers for commercial and chancery.’
‘Excellent team leadership and very pleasant to work with.’
Principaux dossiers
Field Court Tax Chambers
Field Court Tax Chambers is well-regarded for its vast range of clients ranging from wealthy individuals, charities and tax authorities as well as the appearance of its members across all levels of the domestic courts as well as foreign courts. Recently made silk, Imran Afzal KC represented the revenue in Candy v HMRC, a case on the repayment of SDLT. Patrick Soares advises on the structuring of land transactions in the UK and offshore structures.
Les références
‘The clerk’s room is professionally efficient. Marie Burke and Stephanie Talbot are consummate professionals, and tremendously reassuring.’
‘The clerks are very helpful.’
‘All of the members of the set are tax specialists, covering the entire field of tax and all subscribe to the same philosophy of practicality and approachability.’
Principaux dossiers
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Les références
‘Clerks areexcellent, scoping the brief and providing accurate timescales.’
‘Friendly, approachable clerks’ rooms. Enjoy working with Bruno Antoniotti and John Posyer. Both are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Great clerking team.’
Principaux dossiers
Devereux
Devereux includes members who advise individuals, trustees and companies on matters related to residence, domicile as it pertains to the structuring of assets and businesses as well as the tax considerations in planning for landed estates and owner-managed businesses. Felicity Cullen KC works alongside owner managed businesses assisting associated individuals with residential and domicile issues. Akash Nawbatt KC is well regarded for his advisory work which has recently included advising taxpayers on the statutory residence test as well as advising on domicile and common law residence issues. Christopher Stone KC recently appeared before the Upper Tribunal in McCabe v HMRC, an appeal concerning individual residence at common law and under a double tax treaty.
Principaux dossiers
Old Square Tax Chambers
Old Square Tax Chambers’ heavy private client focus extends to areas of expertise ranging across inheritance tax, non-resident and non-domicile tax as well as estate and tax planning both domestically and offshore. James Kessler KC is recognised for his work offshore private client tax matters, recently leading Rebecca Sheldon before the Court of Appeal in A Taxpayer v HMRC, a novel case on the statutory resident test. Robert Venables KC handles matters ranging across offshore tax planning, residence and domicile issues and employee remuneration. Rory Mullan KC has recently acted before the Privy Council in Imperium Trustees (Jersey) Ltd v Jersey Competent Authority regarding documents sought for a withholding tax enquiry - the case involved issues of a statute which prohibited Imperium Trustees, which was successful on the substantive issue before the Jersey courts, from recovering its costs back from the Jersey government. Harriet Brown, also a qualified Jersey advocate, international tax and trust matters related to non-UK residents, non-UK domiciles, complex cross-border planning.
Les références
‘Clerks’ room is strong and well run by Cliff Holland. They are as active as the client requires without being intrusive.’
‘Cliff Holland is a pleasure to deal with. Straight-forward and efficient.’
‘The clerking team are a very proactive bunch. Communications are first-rate.’
Principaux dossiers
Wilberforce Chambers
Wilberforce Chambers acts on matters relating to inheritance tax and trusts issues. Jonathan Davey KC frequently acts on behalf of HMRC in complex and often novel disputes, such as Elborne v HM Revenue and Customs, a case on “home loan” structures designed to circumnavigate inheritance tax. Brian Green KC assists individuals on issues of domicile and various trusts issues.
Les références
‘Good set of Chambers for commercial and chancery.’
‘Excellent team leadership and very pleasant to work with.’
Principaux dossiers
Field Court Tax Chambers
Field Court Tax Chambers is well-regarded for its vast range of clients ranging from wealthy individuals, charities and tax authorities as well as the appearance of its members across all levels of the domestic courts as well as foreign courts. Recently made silk, Imran Afzal KC represented the revenue in Candy v HMRC, a case on the repayment of SDLT. Patrick Soares advises on the structuring of land transactions in the UK and offshore structures.
Les références
‘The clerk’s room is professionally efficient. Marie Burke and Stephanie Talbot are consummate professionals, and tremendously reassuring.’
‘The clerks are very helpful.’
‘All of the members of the set are tax specialists, covering the entire field of tax and all subscribe to the same philosophy of practicality and approachability.’