Alun James
Temple Tax Chambers ‘Personable, considered, and an ability to relate complex matters in a easy to follow manner to the client.’
Temple Tax Chambers is ‘well-rounded and well-known in the tax industry’, with a record in litigation and advisory matters at all levels. Areas covered include corporate reorganisations, transactions, and insolvencies, in addition to employment tax issues. Head of chambers Alun James has a robust practice in both disputes and advisory matters, and is experienced in matters relating to the tax aspects of transactions. Ximena Montes Manzano has expertise in employment tax matters, appearing in 2023 in Red, White and Green Ltd v HMRC on IR35 provisions relating to the payment of TV presenters and broadcasters - in this matter representing the personal service company of Eamonn Holmes. Jonathan Schwarz covers a range of international tax matters, including double tax relief, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions. Michael Sherry is experienced in courts of all levels, and has a broad tax practice which includes professional negligence cases concerning tax advice. Philip Ridgway’s corporate tax practice includes matters relating to insolvency, with clients such as O&H St Georges Ltd, which faced a potential £1.9m tax bill after a company was placed prematurely into liquidation. Scott Redpath covers matters relating to R&D tax, employment tax, and professional negligence in tax, among other issues.
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- 'Cindy Green; excellent communication, prompt, will go the extra mile.'
- 'An excellent and very effective clerking team led by Lucy Campbell. Respond quickly to all queries.'
- 'Lucy Campbell is great. Timely, efficient, very capable, safe pair of hands.'
- 'Always excellent.'
- 'Efficient and responsive.'
- 'An excellent tax set - well-rounded and well-known in the tax industry.'
- 'Service provided has been excellent to date.'
- 'Client service levels and communication are great.'
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Jonathan Schwarz
Temple Tax Chambers ‘Jonathan does a lot of academic work alongside his practice, and so he is excellent at going back to first principles on a tax problem where there is little guidance.’
Ximena Montes Manzano
Temple Tax Chambers 'Ximena is very approachable and responsive. She cuts to the heart of the matter and provides clear and pragmatic advice to clients. She is very thorough in her preparation and is a calm and effective advocate.'
Philip Ridgway
Temple Tax Chambers ‘Philip is on top of his game - he has an encyclopedic knowledge of tax law. A brilliant tax barrister for the most complex case. Bright and articulate and thoroughly prepared.’
Michael Sherry
Temple Tax Chambers ‘Flexibility in approach, precision of advice. User-friendly for clients.’
Keith Gordon
Temple Tax Chambers ‘Keith is an expert in tax matters and is very well-respected. He is very thorough in his preparation and is extremely hard-working. He is always willing to go the extra mile.’
Michael Collins
Temple Tax Chambers ‘Michael's strength is that he is very practical in his approach and is happy to adjust to the situation when things do not go to plan at the start. His advice is clear and easy to understand.’
Michael Avient
Temple Tax Chambers ‘He has an excellent legal mind and in addition has a superlative grasp of procedure, which he has employed to good effect in a number of litigation skirmishes with HMRC. He is also a very strong advocate.’