Tax litigation

We are a dedicated team of tax litigation specialists handling all aspects of direct and indirect tax disputes with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). We are a national team with lawyers based in London, Manchester and Birmingham. The team works closely with the Tax teams at PricewaterhouseCoopers to provide advice and assistance on appeals to the Special Commissioners and the VAT and Duties Tribunals. We also guide clients through the various remedies available in the civil courts process, representing clients in cases before the High Court through to the European Court of Justice.

We work for a wide range of clients, including those in the finance, retail, leisure and banking sectors. Our team includes qualified lawyers, Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers. Our multi-disciplinary approach provides a unique perspective on disputes with HMRC. We also have an experienced former Anti-Avoidance Officer, whose knowledge and experience provides a unique insight into HMRC’s procedures and approach.

The merger of Revenue and Customs has resulted in a greater emphasis on anti-avoidance which has increased the possibility of litigation. That, together with the need to close the tax gap, has meant that the chance of a taxpayer facing a dispute with HMRC is higher than ever before.

Our services:

• Pre-litigation tactics and strategy
• Conduct of settlement negotiations with HMRC
• Instructing specialist tax Counsel
• Dealing with requests for disclosure
• Conduct of appeals before the VAT and Duties Tribunals, the Special Commissioners, Tribunals and appellate courts, including the ECJ
• Advice and assistance with gathering documentary evidence and drafting witness statements
• Applications for Judicial Review and other civil litigation remedies

Contact details
Email: Agnes Quashie
Tel: +44 (0)20 721 21511