Monckton Chambers
'Raymond is a very diligent advocate. He is realistic and he does not inflate the merits of his case and is therefore a fair advocate.'
Tax: VAT and excise
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
1Chambers of Andrew Burns KC
‘Marika is one of the best juniors at the tax Bar. She has an encyclopaedic knowledge of tax law, works tirelessly, and has a wonderfully empathetic manner with clients.’
1Monckton Chambers
‘Peter has a very wide knowledge of VAT law and he always takes an imaginative approach to finding solutions. He is always prepared to spend time discussing issues as they develop, he is always prepared to go the extra mile to resolve difficult issues, and his judgement is invariably spot on.’
1Chambers of James Kessler KC
'Etienne is excellent to work with and very user friendly and knowledgeable. He is very good with clients.'
Chambers of Kevin Prosser KC
'Zizhen has a phenomenal understanding and knowledge of not just the VAT legislation, but all the rules and guidance notes too. She is an exemplary lawyer with a keen intellect.'
Chambers of Kevin Prosser KC
'Barbara is a joy to work with. She is sharp and pragmatic, even in stressful circumstances, and her passion is self-evident and inspires confidences in clients.'
2Temple Tax Chambers
'He builds a warm rapport with clients and is measured when he appears before the Tribunal.'
Chambers of Kevin Prosser KC
'James is excellent at distilling complex issues and presenting them in a straightforward manner to the client. He is very client friendly, adapting his approach as necessary for the client, and he makes each instruction enjoyable and promptly replies to all queries relating to instructions or during a hearing.'
Chambers of Kevin Prosser KC
‘Jeremy is the doyen of customs duty practitioners. He is simply the best in that area.’
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
Chambers of John Gardiner KC
Chambers of Andrew Burns KC
‘David is very commercial and client-friendly. He takes a strategic view, focusing on what the clients are trying to achieve overall, not just the issue that is immediately in front of him.’
Chambers of Kevin Prosser KC
‘Oliver is a tax barrister who is able to turn his hand to wider public law issues.’
3Temple Tax Chambers
‘Denis is excellent at bringing to life complex issues and explaining them in commercial and client terms. He is extremely well-regarded by the clients and he is a go-to for indirect tax support.’
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3Blackstone Chambers
'Simon is highly intelligent and hard working team player. He is willing to roll up his sleeves and put in the hours.'
Chambers of Kevin Prosser KC
‘Jeremy is exceptionally good regarding complex tax law and he is also very user-friendly and well-liked by clients.’
Chambers of Andrew Burns KC
‘Max is carving a name for himself in this field. He is deeply immersed in VAT and is very popular among clients; he is an excellent junior.’
Addington Chambers
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Chambers of Kevin Prosser KC
'Calypso shows the depth and strength of her research skills in VAT disputes, as well as her ability to draft powerful and compelling submissions, boiling down a dispute to its key components. She brings a calmness and coolness to client interactions also, allowing the team to focus on the strategic aspects of the dispute.'
Chambers of Andrew Burns KC
'Joshua is excellent with clients. He is a very good litigation strategist and has an impressive work ethic.'
Chambers of Kevin Prosser KC
‘Quinlan has a good understanding of the problem, provides clear analysis of the legislation, and applies it to the problem.’
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers