Tax: Contentious - UK
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Fieldfisher has a versatile team that offers advice on all areas of contentious tax, including HMRC investigations relating to tax avoidance. The firm represents high-profile clients in courts, in tax tribunals and at a European level. The team advises clients from manufacturing, healthcare, retail and financial services sectors. Its lawyers are experienced in tax matters involving customs duty, VAT and cross-border trust structures.
Strengths
The team are always able to flex resource to meet the demands of the case they are handling for us.
The team are really sensible and good on the technical side of things - at knowing what will and won't work with the Revenue.
The team have excellent strategic and tactical awareness.
Work Highlights
Fieldfisher continued to advise Rowlands Pharmacy on a challenge to HMRC's decision to reclassify self-employed locum pharmacists as employed persons.
Notable practitioners
George Gillham is head of contentious tax at Fieldfisher. He advises on a range of contentious tax matters including those relating to income tax and National Insurance.
George is very astute, knowledgeable and client-friendly.
George is a contentious tax heavyweight with excellent strategic and tactical judgement.
Philippe Freund is a barrister with a wealth of experience guiding clients through HMRC investigations and disputes. His client base includes high net worth individuals, and he regularly advises them on tax issues relating to trusts.
I am impressed by how quickly Philippe understands the most complex matters. He provides a great analysis and implements the right steps for the best possible solution.
Ben Webster regularly advises clients on disputes with HMRC. He works with both individuals and corporations.
Ben is excellent.
