Taxation, Contract, Arbitration & Mediation

Hammad advises on all aspects of commercial litigation, domestic and cross border VAT and Customs & Excise law. He is listed as an expert by Tolley (Tax Intelligence by LexisNexis) in this area of law. He is experienced at in-depth analysis of complex provisions in disputes with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Hammad brings firsthand litigation experience and authors articles on tax fraud and commercial litigation. He regularly appears at the courts and, in particular, before the Tax Tribunals. He accepts instructions in civil and criminal matters in relation to tax issues. He has experience in challenging detentions and seizures of goods in condemnation proceedings or by requesting restoration.

He regularly offers seminars on Tax / Revenue Law matters. Details for his next seminar can be found at: Customs Duties and Excise After Brexit

Hammad is experienced at in-depth analysis of complex provisions in disputes with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Particularly experienced in matters relating to:

Preference, trade barriers, classification, origin, customs valuation and other technical issues. The VAT rules applying to exempt and zero rated supplies, place of supply of services and goods, place of establishment, the cross-border movement of goods in the EU and third countries, and the recovery of VAT incurred in the EU. Applying for, or challenging the refusal to grant, warehouse keeper status, AEO and AWRS status. Customs reliefs and planning to assist importers to best utilise resources and maximising competitive trade advantage.

Hammad is also particularly experienced in the drafting of commercial contracts. He also assists with negotiation tactics in agreeing the terms of the contract. Prior to coming to the bar Hammad founded and managed a company exporting bulk quantities of reusable and recyclable electronics and distribution of precious stone and precious metal jewellery. He is able to use this experience to the benefit of his clients by ensuring that the contracts are commercially sound.

Hammad has drafted contracts for Small and Medium Size business in the following industries:

Intellectual property licensing; Purchase and supply contracts; Manufacturing contracts; Terms and conditions Catering and Restaurant business; Partnership contracts; Travel industry consultant contracts; Sale of services; and Cross border contracts.

Hammad is a skilled negotiator and can assist in negotiating contracts and business deals.

Hammad is a member of the following professional bodies:

Customs Practitioners Group (CPG); Revenue Bar Association (RBA); VAT Practitioners Group (VPG); and Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT). 

Education: BA (Hons); LLB (Hons); BVC; MIEx

Scholarships: Socrates and Erasmus Scholar

Hammad is the author of the following articles:

International Trade - the Post Brexit Landscape Condemnation proceedings, a practice note The changing face of MTIC VAT fraud (Part 3) The changing face of MTIC VAT fraud (Part 2) MTIC Fraud an innocent explanation (Part 1)