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Fieldfisher

Tax: Contentious

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Fieldfisher

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Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 3

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher continued to advise Rowlands Pharmacy on a challenge to HMRC's decision to reclassify self-employed locum pharmacists as employed persons.

Strengths

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  • The team have excellent strategic and tactical awareness.

    Tax: Contentious respondentUK
  • The team are really sensible and good on the technical side of things - at knowing what will and won't work with the Revenue.

    Tax: Contentious respondentUK
  • The team are always able to flex resource to meet the demands of the case they are handling for us.

    Tax: Contentious respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2George Gillham
    Band 2George Gillham

    George Gillham

    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.

      Tax: Contentious respondentUK
    • George is a contentious tax heavyweight with excellent strategic and tactical judgement.

      Tax: Contentious respondentUK
  • Band 3Philippe Freund
    Band 3Philippe Freund

    Philippe Freund

    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.

      Tax: Contentious respondentUK
  • Associates to watchBen Webster
    Associates to watchBen Webster

    Ben Webster

    Ben Webster regularly advises clients on disputes with HMRC. He works with both individuals and corporations.
    • Ben is excellent.

      Tax: Contentious respondentUK

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