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Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Essex Court Chambers is a widely respected chambers, recognised for the strength of its indirect tax expertise. Members here act in cases relating to VAT recovery disputes, judicial reviews, the application of EU VAT law, MTIC fraud, and customs and excise duties, among others. They are able to support clients with cases at all levels of the domestic court system, and also appear in the ECJ and the ECtHR. The set represents a wide variety of taxpayer clients, including public and private entities, and also acts on behalf of HMRC. Its barristers appeared in CCLA Investments Management Ltd v HMRC, representing CCLA in a VAT dispute involving the FCA and regulatory aspects of fund management services under UCITS, AIFM and MiFID. Essex Court Chambers is also noted for its instruction by Leicester CC in a case against HMRC, regarding the ability of local authorities to recover VAT on salary sacrifice arrangements. Commentators speak well of the set's "excellent technical advice and strategic litigation capabilities".

Joe Ferrigno is the senior clerk.

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The clerks are highly professional, efficient and solutions-driven, consistently facilitating a smooth and responsive service.

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Roderick Cordara
Roderick Cordara
Star Individuals

Roderick Cordara KC is an indirect tax specialist highly praised by market commentators for his advocacy and expertise. He has featured in some of the most significant indirect tax cases in recent years, particularly those concerning complex VAT issues, and has appeared before the Supreme Court and the ECJ.

Roderick provides commercial, helpful advice and is very easy to work with.

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David Scorey
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David Scorey
1
Band 1

David Scorey KC is a distinguished silk whose extensive indirect tax expertise is encompassed within an impressive commercial practice. He is particularly commended by market observers for his litigation skills in complex VAT and MTIC fraud cases. Scorey represents clients in the Supreme Court, the CJEU and the ECtHR.

David is intellectually rigorous. He's someone with a lot of experience, who's really good at giving clear messages to clients in a very sensitive, commercially aware way.

David Scorey KC is an excellent court performer. He also provides clear and commercial advice on strategy and technical tax issues.

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Edward Brown
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Edward Brown
3
Band 3

Edward Brown KC has acted in a number of high-profile cases in tribunals and before the appellate courts, including the Supreme Court. His clients include all of the big four accountancy firms, as well as specialist tax firms.

Edward is incredibly bright, all over the detail and someone who makes really good strategic calls. He's unflappable; I always get the sense that he's in control.

Edward Brown KC is very good with clients.

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Tax: Indirect Tax
Roderick Cordara KC
Roderick Cordara KC
Star Individuals
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David Scorey KC
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David Scorey KC
1
Band 1
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Edward Brown KC
3
Edward Brown KC
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Band 3
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