Essex Court Chambers‘ growing offering includes members with a broad range of indirect tax expertise, with demonstrable strength in litigation. Paul Key KC is highly active in contentious VAT matters, with experience at the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, as in Trader Media Ltd v HMRC and Insurancewide.com Service Ltd v HMRC, key cases regarding liability to account for VAT by businesses providing internet insurance search facilities. Roderick Cordara KC is a key name, as is Stephen Donnelly, who is on the Attorney General’s B panel.
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Silks
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Leading Juniors
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