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Axiom Advocates

Tax

UK Bar Guide 2026 : Scotland (Bar)

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Axiom Advocates

Rankings

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Tax - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Axiom houses advocates who exude excellence when handling contentious and non-contentious briefs for individuals and businesses, and who also frequently represent HMRC. The advocates are experienced and knowledgeable in relation to both direct and indirect taxation. They are skilled in appellate matters taking place before the Upper Tribunal and the courts. Members have recently appeared in AD Bly v HMRC, an interpretational challenge regarding unfunded pension provisions, and whether they provide a corporation tax deduction.

Lesley Flynn is practice manager.

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Strengths

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  • With Axiom, it's a better class of clerk. They are more helpful and more proactive. They go out of their way to assist you.

    Tax respondentUK Bar

  • The clerks at Axiom are really good, too.

    Tax respondentUK Bar

  • The clerks are very good. They turn around a response as to availability and how much it may cost very quickly.

    Tax respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Thomson
    David Thomson

    David Thomson

    David Thomson KC is a much-liked and respected advocate who primarily focuses on contentious taxation matters. He tends to represent HMRC.

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Ranked Barristers at Axiom Advocates (1)

Scotland (Bar)

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