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Stephen Hignett

Stephen Hignett

CMS, London

Position

Partner
Co-Head of Tax

Career

Stephen advises on all UK taxes in both contentious and non-contentious situations.  He advises businesses of all sizes, management teams, owner managers, executives and high net worth individuals, including those who are not domiciled in the UK. He has particular experience in the media and gambling sectors.

Languages

English

Memberships

Chartered Institute of Taxation

Education

1997 – Admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales 1995 – Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Law School 1994 – BA in Jurisprudence, Oxford University

Personal

Stephen is co-author of the gambling duty, VAT and tax chapters of the 'The Law of Gambling' Smith and Monkcom (4th edition), the leading text on UK gambling law.  Stephen frequently writes articles and speaks on the subject of UK gambling taxes.

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