Chambers Review
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Tax: Private Client - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Field Court Tax Chambers' members handle a range of private client tax matters. It has many senior tax counsel with strong advisory practices, and its members also handle tax litigation.
Strengths
Field Court Tax Chambers are very responsive and understand the demands on solicitors in frantic situations.
Notable practitioners
Philip Baker KC is particularly highlighted for his focus on international tax treaty matters. Baker is widely considered to be a leading silk in international tax and double taxation matters.
Philip Baker is my go-to for complex tax advice. He is a standout for tax.
Philip is hugely respected by clients, academics and the Bench.
Patrick Way KC regularly acts for high net worth individuals on tax matters. Way's practice includes advocacy work and advisory mandates.
Patrick is absolutely brilliant to deal with. He is very user-friendly. He is our go-to guy for anything complicated in terms of tax and the construction of the law and rules.
Patrick has the unique skill of efficiently managing to distil the most complex legal issues into simple solutions for clients.
Patrick Soares is head of chambers and advises on a wide range of tax issues. He is known for his advisory practice.
Patrick is my go-to recommendation to my clients for any UK tax matters. He has encyclopedic knowledge, and he is so practical and sensible to work with.
Peter Vaines is a leading private client lawyer who is recognised for his experience in handling tax matters. Vaines is particularly known for his residence and domicile work.
Peter Vaines lives and breathes tax in a very pragmatic way.
Peter Vaines is a very safe pair of hands.
Imran Afzal KC is a highly regarded tax practitioner with a broad advisory and litigation practice. Afzal acts both for taxpayers and for the Revenue on complex tax matters, including tax avoidance scheme cases.
Imran is very good and blessed with an enormous brain.