Blackstone Chambers
‘One of, if not, the finest VAT litigators at the tax Bar. Extremely approachable, tenacious and incredibly successful.’
Tax: VAT and excise
Leading Silks
Blackstone Chambers
‘His advocacy is superb. Clear, incisive, and beautifully-structured. He makes good points and he makes them well. He can read a courtroom well.’
Monckton Chambers
'Extremely personable. Very quick to grasp complex arrangements. Strategic thinker often outside the box. Very positive and reassuring - is confident in her position.'
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Andrew is a star in the world of VAT. He has encyclopaedic knowledge of all areas of VAT and is my first choice for the most high stakes VAT cases. Andrew's advocacy is superb - his preparation is meticulous.’
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Jonathan Peacock KC
11 New Square1
Nicola Shaw KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
Devereux
‘The best VAT advocate at the Bar. She has a direct and clear presentation and an excellent rapport with all judges. Her written work is strong and quick. Other barristers are more interested in their presentation than winning the case.’
Monckton Chambers
‘Incredibly smart whilst being very user-friendly. A real team player and excellent advocate.’
1 Crown Office Row
‘Owain provides perceptive legal analysis but then turns it into practical advice which gives clients a clear view of options and potential outcomes.’
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Hui Ling McCarthy KC
11 New Square
Pump Court Tax Chambers
'Rupert is a consummate professional and always a pleasure to work with. His ability to understand a complex factual matrix in short order is very impressive.'
39 Essex Chambers
'Timothy is a leading light in EU and UK customs, and a very sophisticated litigator. He is also the ultimate team player, a true delight working with.'
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Tenacious advocate. Free thinking and collaborates extremely well with his solicitors and clients.’
3
Julian Ghosh KC
One Essex Court 'Formidable breadth of knowledge. Powerful advocate for his client's case.'
3
Francis Fitzpatrick KC
11 New Square3
Laurent Sykes KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
One Essex Court
‘He's a good listener, is collaborative, is client-friendly, and he works very hard.’
Old Square Tax Chambers
'Very user-friendly and response. Very practical and knowledgeable. Advocacy was clear and concise and very persuasive.'
Matrix Chambers
'Clarity of thought and expression, in oral submissions and in writing.'
1 Crown Office Row
‘An incredible advocate and tactician. He provides hands-on and easy to digest advice and on the substantive elements of a case and overall litigation strategy.’
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Richard is extremely responsive and always over the detail. He gets stuck in to the work and meets deadlines.’
4
Philip Simpson KC
Old Square Tax Chambers 'Philip is frighteningly intelligent. He is calm and collected in court, and handles the most intense judicial scrutiny with a self-assured authority.'
4
Michael Jones KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers 'Compelling advocacy style. Attention to details and fine points of law. Fantastic thinker.'
2023 Silks
Michael Thomas KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Michael is great to work with – very user-friendly, great at explaining complex new concepts both to the lawyers and lay client.’
John Brinsmead-Stockham KC
11 New Square2024 Silks
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Excellent grasp of the case law, which is extensive in this area, and the nuances of the appeals procedure.’
Monckton Chambers
‘A leader in the field and fully deserves silk. Both written and oral advocacy is first-rate.’
Michael Firth KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers