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Calypso Blaj

Calypso Blaj

Position

Calypso joined Chambers as a full tenant on 7th October 2020 after completing her twelve-month pupillage. She accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ practice including personal tax, corporate tax, VAT, stamp taxes, customs duties and international tax. Calypso is qualified to accept instructions under the Public Access Scheme.

Career

2019-2020 – Pupillage, Pump Court Tax Chambers

2017-2018 – Judicial Assistant, Court of Appeal

2017 – Called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn)

Languages

French (fluent)

Education

2016-2017 – BPP Law School – BPTC (Very Competent)

2015-2016 – City University – GDL (Distinction)

2011-2015 – Keble College, University of Oxford – French BA

Mentions

London Bar

Tax: personal

Leading junior3
Calypso Blaj - Pump Court Tax Chambers - 'Fantastic in getting to grips with a matter, very knowledgeable on the law, empathetic, and very powerful and tenacious.'
London Bar

Tax: VAT and excise

Rising star1
Calypso Blaj – Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Calypso is an excellent tax junior. She is extremely reliable. She is very bright and has a polished written style.’