Practice Area
Tax
Specialist tax barristers for complex UK and international tax matters.
My tax barristers are instructed on complex and high-value tax matters, often where significant financial exposure or reputational risk is involved. I work with individuals, businesses, and professional advisers to ensure the right barrister is identified quickly and instructed efficiently.
They provide clear, strategic advice across both advisory and contentious matters, including disputes with HMRC, tax investigations, and tribunal or court proceedings. Early advice is often critical — proper structuring and careful analysis at the outset can prevent issues escalating into disputes or falling within anti-avoidance regimes.
How My Tax Barristers Can Support You
When disputes arise with HMRC, having specialist guidance can make a real difference to the outcome. My barristers provide expert advice at every stage of the appeal process, working with individuals, businesses, and professional advisers to manage the matter efficiently and effectively.
I can connect you with a barrister who will guide your appeal from start to finish, providing clear advice, practical support, and confidence throughout the process — whether you are instructing via Direct/Public Access, Licensed Access, or through a solicitor.
Why Work with My Barristers
My barristers combine technical expertise with practical advice. They focus on helping clients understand the process, evaluate options, and act confidently at each stage. Whether you are a professional adviser, solicitor, or a member of the public, I can guide you to the barrister best suited to your needs and make the instruction process straightforward.
Tax Specialist Areas
Private Client & Personal Tax
- Personal tax planning and structuring for high-net-worth individuals
- Inheritance tax planning and estate optimisation
- Capital gains tax planning and disputes
- Tax-efficient investment structures, including EIS and VCT
- Residence, domicile, and cross-border personal tax issues
Corporate & Business Tax
- Corporation tax advisory and disputes
- Profit extraction and director/shareholder remuneration planning
- Employment-related tax matters, including IR35 compliance
- Research & Development tax relief
- Capital allowances and other business tax reliefs
- VAT and indirect taxation
Partnership, LLP & Fund Tax
- Tax treatment of partnerships, LLPs, and limited partnerships
- Partner and member taxation, including profit allocation and drawings
- Admission, retirement, and exit of partners or members
- Disguised remuneration and mixed membership rules
- Structuring and taxation of investment and fund vehicles
- Carried interest and performance-based returns
- Cross-border partnership and LLP tax issues
Property & Transactional Taxes
- Stamp Duty Land Tax and other stamp duties
- Structuring high-value property transactions
- Business rates and property-related tax planning
International & Cross-Border Tax
- International tax structuring and advisory
- Cross-border transactions and tax risk management
- Offshore structures and multi-jurisdictional tax issues
Tax Disputes & Investigations
- HMRC enquiries and investigations
- Tax appeals before the First-tier and Upper Tribunal
- Judicial review in tax matters
- High Court and appellate litigation
- Restitution claims against HMRC
- Disputes arising from failed or challenged tax schemes
Specialist & Related Areas
- Chancery-related tax matters, including insolvency, rectification, and mistake claims
- Professional negligence claims relating to tax advice
- Customs and excise duties
UK Tax Appeals & Tribunal
When disputes arise with HMRC, having specialist guidance can make a real difference to the outcome. My barristers provide expert advice at every stage of the appeal process, working with individuals, businesses, and professional advisers to manage the matter efficiently and effectively.
I can help you instruct the right barrister for your case, explain their expertise, and guide you through the process so you know exactly what to expect.
- Drafting appeal documents, including Notices of Appeal and supporting grounds
- Reviewing HMRC's case papers and advising on tailored responses
- Preparing Appellant Statements and detailed submissions
- Managing procedural steps before the First-tier Tribunal, including directions, applications, and preliminary issues
- Advising on evidence and preparing witness statements
- Handling disclosure requests to obtain relevant documentation
- Explaining how legal professional privilege and litigation privilege apply
- Drafting clear, structured written arguments for hearings
- Representing clients at Tribunal hearings and providing support throughout the process
Hong Kong Tax & Trusts
For Hong Kong tax and trusts matters, including cross-border structuring and disputes, see our dedicated page.
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