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Tax: Indirect Tax

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Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Blackstone Chambers has barristers known for their expert handling of complex tax cases, who frequently act on behalf of a range of high-profile taxpayer clients but also represent the Revenue in high-stakes cases. Individuals here regularly appear in cases concerning VAT, customs and excise duties, input tax, film finance schemes and the application of EU tax law. Noteworthy cases include acting on an appeal in the Isle of Man concerning VAT on the deemed supply of a multimillion-pound yacht. Members of the set have also successfully acted for ITV in its challenge to the EU Commission State aid decision on the Group Finance Exemption, in which the CJEU overturned a decision from the GCEU and quashed the Commission's decision.

Derek Sutton and Adam Sloane are the joint senior clerks.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks at Blackstone Chambers are very responsive and helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kieron Beal
    Kieron Beal

    Kieron Beal

    Kieron Beal KC is an experienced silk held in high regard by market commentators for his in-depth knowledge of EU law. Representing both HMRC and taxpayers, he attracts praise for his advocacy and his professional approach. He regularly handles sophisticated VAT and customs classifications cases.

    • I can't talk highly enough about Kieron. When you instruct him, he brings into consideration other points you've missed. He's also a great tactician and someone who's formidable in court.

      Tax: Indirect Tax respondentUK Bar

    • Kieron leaves no stone unturned in terms of research, and is one of those barristers who's always on the ball. He's incredibly well prepared and also very much a team player.

      Tax: Indirect Tax respondentUK Bar
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  • Sam Grodzinski
    Sam Grodzinski

    Sam Grodzinski

    Sam Grodzinski KC is a celebrated silk who attracts unreserved praise for his assured advocacy style. He has a vast depth of expertise and can handle the most complex and challenging VAT, SDLT and landfill tax cases. He has experience acting for both the taxpayer and HMRC.

    • Sam presented the case really persuasively. In terms of his advocacy, he doesn't shy away from difficult arguments. It's really good to work with him; he makes things so easy.

      Tax: Indirect Tax respondentUK Bar

    • Sam Grodzinski KC is very prompt and proactive.

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  • Simon Pritchard
    Simon Pritchard

    Simon Pritchard

    Simon Pritchard is a well-regarded junior who works on a range of indirect tax cases. He frequently represents HMRC and the taxpayer in matters concerning VAT, customs, excise and relief, among others. Pritchard regularly appears in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

    • Simon Pritchard is a very confident and able advocate.

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