BCL Solicitors LLP is particularly active on behalf of high-net-worth individuals, and provides support in both civil and criminal tax matters. Harry Travers, who leads the team, has expertise in tax investigations and white collar crime. Ian Burton and John Binns cover tax fraud, including on behalf of both individuals and prominent organisations. Greg Mailer made partner in September 2023.
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‘The team has outstanding experience in tax investigations and interacting with HMRC. They give advice to corporates and individuals who benefit from their wide-ranging expertise and experience in this highly complicated and technical area.’
‘Harry Travers - simply the man to go to with a complex or sensitive tax problem. He has such enormous experience and feel for the intricacies of tax investigations, and understands how best to predict difficult situations and get the most impressive outcomes for clients.'
- 'Greg Mailer - very well liked by clients, and has very high profile civil and criminal investigations under his wing at the moment. He rightly delivers his legal and strategic opinion with confidence and is easily understood in this complex area.’
‘The team provides excellent strategic and forensic advice and analysis to clients who are the subject of complex tax investigations.’
‘Harry Travers has excellent judgement and strategic insight. Greg Mailer is incredibly personable and provides clear and thoughtful advice.’
‘Deep and detailed knowledge of the law and practice relating to individual residence. The kind of detailed approach required when advising and representing ultra-high net worth individuals where tens or hundreds of millions of pounds are at stake.’
‘The team is in the unusual position of having a strong understanding of tax matters and being outstanding in investigations, including criminal investigations. They handle the most sensitive litigation.’
‘I have valued the team's rigour, thoroughness and client handling, as well as their team playing and excellent working relationships with counsel.’
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Harry Travers