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DLA Piper has a strong contentious tax team that is able to advise on a wide range of matters. VAT and transfer pricing are two key areas of strength; however, the group's expertise is broad and it is able to assist clients faced with most types of HMRC inquiries.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper is acting for JTI in one of the three appeals currently progressing to the Court of Appeal concerning the proper interpretation and application of the unallowable purpose rule for loan relationships.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provided clear, real-world experience in handling disputes."
"The team provide clear, commercially considered advice in a timely manner."
"They provided clear, real-world experience in handling disputes."
"The team provide clear, commercially considered advice in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Jason Collins is DLA Piper's head of international tax controversy. He is widely regarded as a leading tax litigator with standout expertise in group litigation orders. He advises financial services organisations and large corporate clients on disputes with HMRC, as well as advising on international tax litigation.
"Jason was terrific in understanding what we have done before, and he is patient yet decisive when giving his view."
Stuart Walsh advises clients on disputes with HMRC relating to indirect taxes. He continues to advise clients on cases involving MTIC, as well as those relating to VAT.
"Stuart is just great with strategy."
"Stuart is one of the foremost tax litigators in the field; he remains excellent."
Clara Boyd is recognised for her advice to large corporates on disputes with HMRC. She specialises in disputes involving indirect taxes.
"Clara is incredibly thorough, hard-working and brilliant."
"She is extremely responsive, cost-conscious and very knowledgeable."
"Clara is technically brilliant. If you ask her to do something, it is done and you don't have to ask again, and it's done to an incredible standard."
Lauren Redhead regularly advises corporate clients on disputes with the tax authorities. She is able to provide guidance on direct, indirect and international taxation matters.