Fieldfisher boasts 'total domain expertise', with coverage of enquiries, litigation, arbitration, appeals, and judicial review, in addition to professional negligence and lobbying services in the tax sphere. Team lead George Gillham is highly experienced in both civil and criminal tax disputes, and has prior experience working within HMRC as a tax inspector. Philippe Freund is particularly adept in international and cross-border matters. Matthew Sharp covers matters relating to employment tax, with a robust professional negligence practice. Siobhan Gillespie is active for both individuals and corporates in a range of matters. Barrister Christopher Kientzler has experience in litigation relating to the taxation of umbrella companies.
Testimonials
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‘Total domain expertise, dedication to client cause professional stamina.’
‘This is a stand-out team for complex questions of tax litigation, and in particular matters of professional negligence. Their combination of first-rate tax knowledge and litigation experience is second to none. ’
‘Matthew Sharp is a particular stand out individual. I have no hesitation in sending clients to him and I know that he will treat them well, as he combines client understanding with technical excellence.’
‘They worked efficiently and very hard to get on top of the issues and were able to cope well with a whole range of problems thrown at them at short notice. As a result of these efforts, the client's case was presented in the best possible light. ’
‘Philippe Freund got quickly abreast of the legal and factual issues and made valuable contributions throughout the case.’
‘George Gilham has the perfect blend of experience for tax investigation cases. He has experience in both civil and criminal investigations, and his judgment and knowledge of the law is excellent.’
‘The team provide complex tax advice in a way that is easy to digest, but that is always commercially focused. They actually make tax issues enjoyable. The team feel like an extension of our in-house team, they are always on hand and quick to turn things around.’
‘Matthew Sharp always goes above and beyond for his clients. He distils complex tax issues in an easy-to-understand way, but is always commercially focused. We have had him on calls with C-suite and his style always cuts through on serious/complex issues.'
Key clients
- Alternative Resolution Consultancy LLP
- Eclipse Film Partners LLPs
- L Rowland & Co (Retail) Limited (Phoenix Medical)
- Exchequer Solutions Limited
- Sunrise Medical Ltd, TGA Mobility Limited
- Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Limited
- Electric Mobility Euro Limited
- Freerider Luggie Limited
- Sunrise Medical B.V. & Sunrise Medical Logistics B.V.
- Thomas Hoegh
- Morten Hoegh
- Hoegh Capital Partners
- Aramark Limited
- The CBD Flower Shop Limited
Work highlights
- Advising 376 individuals on settlement with HMRC in relation to the Eclipse Film partnerships
- Advising Thomas and Morten Hoegh and Hoegh Capital Partners in relation to a professional negligence claim against their previous advisers
- Advising Sunrise Medical Ltd, Electric Mobility Euro Ltd, TGA Mobility Ltd, Drive DeVilbiss Ltd, and Freerider Luggie Limited on a customs duty dispute with HMRC.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
George Gillham