David Ewart KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Very effective calm advocacy. Strategically excellent. Technically very sound and always a few steps ahead.’
‘Go-to set for tax’ Pump Court Tax Chambers holds ’some of the finest minds in the business’, with expertise in the full scope of advisory and contentious private client matters, including offshore work. William Massey KC is a key name for inheritance tax, with a practice which covers issues relating to trusts, land, and landed estates. James Rivett KC has strength in offshore taxation, and has represented prominent individuals in contentious tax matters. Kevin Prosser KC has significant litigation experience, including recently appearing in the Upper Tribunal on behalf of hedge fund HFFX concerning the taxation of individual member’s profits. Elizabeth Wilson KC maintains a practice in property relief and estate planning, with a growing offering in trusts. Emma Chamberlain is highly regarded in trust and tax work, with a client base of both UK and foreign domiciliaries.
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- 'We have been working with John Poyser, who we have found to be excellent and incredibly helpful. He makes himself available, deals with matters quickly and makes good recommendations of available barristers.'
- 'Bruno Antoniotti is particularly efficient.'
- 'Pump Court Tax Chambers are the go-to set for tax.'
- 'Pump Court Tax Chambers is without doubt the go-to tax chambers for high value/complex private client advice.'
- 'They are very good to deal with.'
- 'Excellent chambers with some of the finest minds in the business.'
- 'Excellent and led by a very good senior clerk.'
- 'Top tax set in London.'
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.
William Massey KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Superb attention to detail and very client-friendly. Excellent in keeping the clients informed at the hearing about what might happen. Very clear in his advice and superb in advocacy.’
James Rivett KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Kevin Prosser KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Clear advice and thorough analysis.’
2023 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.
Michael Thomas KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Michael is very strong on land based taxes and understands the agricultural community well.’
2024 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.
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.
Barbara Belgrano
Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Barbara is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is highly diligent, responsive and practical. Her legal knowledge and reasoning abilities are exceptional. Clear, powerful advocacy.’
Oliver Conolly
Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Very calm and friendly. Technically superb.’
Laura Poots
Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘Laura Poots has extensive tax experience backed by vast knowledge and analytical powers in addressing tax issues.’
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.'