RPC acts for a range of clients, from SMEs to PLCs, on regulatory and compliance matters, as well as contentious issues, such as civil and criminal HMRC investigations, and litigation. Adam Craggs heads the practice with over 30 years’ experience in both direct and indirect tax dispute resolution mandates, including customs and excise disputes and is supported by Michelle Sloane, who has represented clients before the Tax Tribunals, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and CJEU; she acts for corporates and high-net-worth individuals. Robert Waterson is another contact for tax disputes, including those with multi-jurisdictional aspects, and the team was recently bolstered at the junior level with the arrival of Liam McKay, who joined as senior associate from HMRC Solicitor’s Office in May 2022.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'An outstanding team with a deep knowledge of customs and excise’
‘Robert Waterson - a superb strategist with excellent client skills and remarkable attention to detail.'
'Michelle Sloane - one of the few lawyers who can truly claim specialist expertise in customs and excise matters, she is a fount of knowledge’
Key clients
- Frasers Group PLC (Sports Direct)
- Universal Cycles Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising a PLC on a high-value excise duty dispute concerning alcohol exports.
- Representing Universal Cycles in a high-value dispute regarding Anti-Dumping Duty, Customs Duty and VAT.
- Advising members of the Bonded Warehousekeepers Association on customs and excise duty issues.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adam Craggs