2Temple Tax Chambers
‘Alun is a joy to work with, flexible, pragmatic, always willing to discuss points in as much detail as necessary, engages in genuine dialogue with the person instructing, and is equally good with lay clients.’
Temple Tax Chambers
Specialist tax set Temple Tax Chambers includes members experienced in litigation at all levels, in addition to a broad range of advisory matters. Alun James ’s advisory practice covers corporate reorganisations, debt restructuring, and venture capital trusts, among others. Ximena Montes Manzano, who appeared before the Court of Appeal in key IR35 case Atholl House Productions Limited v HMRC, is highly active for taxpayers. Jonathan Schwarz focuses on international disputes and cross-border tax issues, including acting for the Danish customs and tax administration in Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP & Ors, a case concerning the attempted recovery of €1.7bn from a Dubai-based hedge fund that the Danish revenue alleges are the proceeds of “cum-ex” fraud. Philip Ridgway acts on the full range of tax matters, including both litigious and advisory issues. David Pett, who was formerly head of tax at Pinsent Masons LLP, has key strength in employment tax.
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- 'The clerks are unfailingly helpful and hospitable.'
- 'They were very efficient and easy to deal with.'
- 'Both the clerks are very helpful, responsive and willing to assist.'
- 'The clerks are professional, effective, and friendly.'
- 'They are my go-to set.'
- 'There is a good depth in the team on tax technical matters and good support was given.'
- 'I have a positive view of Temple Tax Chambers. Great strength in depth across all UK tax. I have instructed a number of Counsel at the Chambers.'
- 'They are relatively small and friendly by comparison with some of the chambers I have dealt with. They are user-friendly.'
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2Temple Tax Chambers
‘Understanding of both tax law and accounting issues and bringing these to his opinions.’
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2Temple Tax Chambers
‘Michael is a tenacious and thorough advocate who leaves no stone unturned. He is passionate about his cases and a delight to work with.’
3Temple Tax Chambers
‘Michael's strengths are his honesty, persistence and work ethic in analysing the case before him in depth and objectively, but always with the interests of his client as the priority.’
3Temple Tax Chambers
‘Keith has a good understanding of commercial impacts of the case in point and the effects of potential outcomes.’
3Temple Tax Chambers
‘David’s advice is clear and comprehensively deals with the issues clients request him to cover. He is always courteous and happy to field follow-up queries.’
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.
2Temple Tax Chambers
‘Alun is a joy to work with, flexible, pragmatic, always willing to discuss points in as much detail as necessary, engages in genuine dialogue with the person instructing, and is equally good with lay clients.’
22Temple Tax Chambers
‘Understanding of both tax law and accounting issues and bringing these to his opinions.’
22Temple Tax Chambers
‘Michael is a tenacious and thorough advocate who leaves no stone unturned. He is passionate about his cases and a delight to work with.’
3Temple Tax Chambers
‘Michael's strengths are his honesty, persistence and work ethic in analysing the case before him in depth and objectively, but always with the interests of his client as the priority.’
3Temple Tax Chambers
‘Keith has a good understanding of commercial impacts of the case in point and the effects of potential outcomes.’
3Temple Tax Chambers
‘David’s advice is clear and comprehensively deals with the issues clients request him to cover. He is always courteous and happy to field follow-up queries.’