Blackstone Chambers
‘One of, if not, the finest VAT litigators at the tax Bar. Extremely approachable, tenacious and incredibly successful.’
Blackstone Chambers‘ ’collective experience is without rival’, with members who are highly experienced in indirect tax matters intersecting with the set's well-known area of expertise in public law. ‘Relaxed, confident’ Sam Grodzinski KC covers a broad range of VAT litigation, and sits as a Deputy High Court Judge. Grodzinski KC’s indirect taxes practice includes expertise in matters relating to landfill tax. Kieron Beal KC is regularly active for HMRC, including in the long-running British Telecommunications plc v HMRC dispute, which was heard before the Court of Appeal.
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- 'Responsive and professional. Open to discussion when needed.'
- 'Their bench strength in relation to public law matters is unparalleled at the Bar.'
- 'My first choice for all things public law, indirect tax and commercial disputes - collective experience is without rival. When I need a heavy hitter, this is the chambers I will look to for counsel first.'
- 'Excellent - very proactive and prompt in dealing with queries and counsel availability.'
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Blackstone Chambers
‘His advocacy is superb. Clear, incisive, and beautifully-structured. He makes good points and he makes them well. He can read a courtroom well.’