2Field Court Tax Chambers
Members of Field Court Tax Chambers have appeared as advocates throughout the UK courts, as well as in the European Court of Justice, the Privy Council, and foreign courts. International taxation expert Philip Baker KC has a long record of lecturing, and is published on double taxation treaties. Head of chambers Patrick Soares advises on the structuring of land transactions. Patrick Way KC, who is a co-founder of the set, handles a broad range of matters including taxation of interest. Imran S Afzal, described as ‘a joy to watch in court’, provided advocacy in Gallaher Limited v HMRC, a dispute as to availability of domestic law tax relief which went before the Court of Justice of the European Union, one of the last British cases to do so. Dilpreet K Dhanoa appears for a broad range of clients on domestic and international tax matters, and appeared for Hargreaves Property Holdings in Hargreaves Property Holdings Ltd v HMRC, a case on the taxation of interest on overseas loans which was appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stephanie Talbot has been excellent at every turn. She is always prompt to respond, accommodating, and a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'The clerks' room is totally professional and efficient. Marie Burke and Stephanie Talbot are consummate professionals, and tremendously reassuring.'
- 'I have worked with Stephanie Talbot who is the assistant practice manager who is responsive.'
- 'I have always found the clerks at the Chambers to be most helpful and very prompt.'
- 'Very hard-working.'
- 'Field Court Tax Chambers is one of the leading sets of tax chambers.'
- 'All of the members of the set are tax specialists, covering the entire field of tax, and all subscribe to the same philosophy of practicality and approachability.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
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3Hall of fameField Court Tax Chambers
‘Very informed and knowledgable. Hugely experienced and a logical thinker.’
3Hall of fameField Court Tax Chambers
‘Boasts knowledge of the area of tax law, ability to communicate and explain complicated concepts to the client, works well with groups and teams of professionals.'
Juniors
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.
1Field Court Tax Chambers
‘He is a highly skilled advocate and can grasp difficult and deal with difficult tax problems in an instant. He is in great demand and clients find him a joy to work with. His quick thinking is a joy to watch in court.’
2Field Court Tax Chambers
'Patrick is extraordinarily intelligent, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of UK taxation (both personal and corporate). Patrick is approachable, sensible and eminently practical in his advice.'
2Field Court Tax Chambers
‘He is highly perceptive, insightful and has impeccable judgement. He is fully committed to his clients, which inspires considerable confidence and one can feel that he is 100% committed to excellence.’
3Field Court Tax Chambers
'Dilpreet is commercially astute, extremely responsive, dependable and - it almost goes without saying - highly knowledgeable, experienced and capable in her field.'
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.
1Field Court Tax Chambers
‘He is a highly skilled advocate and can grasp difficult and deal with difficult tax problems in an instant. He is in great demand and clients find him a joy to work with. His quick thinking is a joy to watch in court.’
2Field Court Tax Chambers
'Patrick is extraordinarily intelligent, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of UK taxation (both personal and corporate). Patrick is approachable, sensible and eminently practical in his advice.'
2Field Court Tax Chambers
‘He is highly perceptive, insightful and has impeccable judgement. He is fully committed to his clients, which inspires considerable confidence and one can feel that he is 100% committed to excellence.’
3Field Court Tax Chambers
'Dilpreet is commercially astute, extremely responsive, dependable and - it almost goes without saying - highly knowledgeable, experienced and capable in her field.'