Philip Simpson KC
Terra Firma Chambers 'Philip has an encyclopaedic knowledge of tax law. He excels in legal argument and is impressive with clients.'
Terra Firma Chambers is highly regarded for its expertise in private client law. Philip Simpson KC, a dual tenant with English set Old Square Tax Chambers, is lauded for his strength in tax litigation; he recently appeared for the respondent in Asset House Piccadilly Limited v HMRC, which involved a challenge to the validity of an information notice issued by HMRC under Schedule 36 FA 2008. In another matter, the ‘approachable’ Roddy MacLeod successfully acted for the pursuer in a case involving a claim for the reduction of a will on the primary basis that the testator lacked capacity, as well as on the alternative basis that the testator’s will had been made under undue influence. Derek Francis is well versed in advising on indirect tax issues.
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- 'The stable has a good range of senior and junior counsel.'
- 'Emma Caskie-Potter is one of the star clerks out of all the stables in Scotland.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Roddy MacLeod
Terra Firma Chambers 'Roddy's knowledge of executry and trust matters is unrivalled at the Scottish Bar.'
Derek Francis
Terra Firma Chambers