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PwC LLP

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PwC LLP‘s multi-disciplinary team consists of dedicated tax lawyers, specialist litigators, and tax advisors and consultants, and is well-placed to utilise the firm’s global network of advisors to provide clients with a seamless offering. Its broad practice encompasses representation in indirect tax disputes, and providing strategic advice to clients on their filing positions, tax risks, and wider indirect tax consulting projects. It also handles VAT mandates, and landfill tax, aggregates levy, and climate change levy issues. David Anderson is head of the indirect tax disputes team and he has substantial experience in obtaining VAT refunds and reimbursements for clients.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very responsive and hands-on, realistic, and well-measured advice, and highly experienced in all manner of litigation.'

  • ‘This team demonstrates sound judgement and an excellent rapport with clients and counsel. They are very skilled lawyers who provide very well-balanced and grounded advice.'

  • The standout individuals are David Anderson and Michael Taylor.'
  • ‘Outstanding team of tax technicians.'

  • ‘A very good team. They are cohesive and on top of deadlines. I genuinely look forward to our conferences, too. My favourite team to work with.’

  • ‘David Anderson is cool, calm, and collected. He can always be relied upon for sound advice in difficult situations.'

Key clients

  • TalkTalk Telecom Limited
  • Target Group Limited
  • Worldpay
  • FIS Global
  • Hippodrome Casino Ltd
  • Telent Technology Services
  • Dollar Financial UK Limited

Work highlights

  • Acting for Target Group in a VAT liability case where, following the decision in the Court of Appeal, permission was obtained from the Supreme Court for a further appeal.
  • Advising Hippodrome Casino Limited on the disputed VAT use of its iconic gaming, casino, and entertainment centre in London.
  • Representing Dollar Financial in a case to determine whether HMRC can be compelled to backdate a VAT group registration.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Anderson

Other key lawyers

Prinal Nathwani, Victor Cramer, Michael Taylor