Patrick Way KC
Field Court Tax Chambers ‘His advocacy is pretty unique. Few have his experience and wisdom.’
Field Court Tax Chambers, described as an ‘excellent set’, is noted for its strength in international matters. Patrick Way KC has both advisory and advocacy practices, and covers a range of matters including matrimonial and domicile issues. Philip Baker KC is an expert in international taxation. Imran S Afzal, who co-founded the set in 2014, acts in both domestic and international matters, and was led by Baker KC in Fisher v HMRC on behalf of the Fisher family, in a case concerning the transfer of assets abroad which was heard by the Supreme Court. Patrick Soares specialises in the taxation of property transactions, with supplementary expertise in trusts and offshore tax.
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- 'Just generally an excellent set.'
- 'A wide range of Counsel dealing with all aspects of tax, and well-known and respected KCs.'
- 'Efficient and very polite.'
- 'Field Court Tax Chambers is an excellent set with a great reputation.'
- 'The clerks are very good, and efficient and courteous.'
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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.
Philip Baker KC
Field Court Tax ChambersJuniors
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.
Imran Afzal
Field Court Tax Chambers ‘He is ruthlessly thorough in his preparation and misses nothing. He is also very creative and often sees novel ways to structure arguments.'
Patrick Soares
Field Court Tax Chambers