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Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

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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

  • 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.

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

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The team are always able to flex resource to meet the demands of the case they are handling for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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George Gillham
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George Gillham
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Band 2

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.

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Philippe Freund
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Philippe Freund
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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.

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Derek Hill
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Derek Hill
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Band 4

Derek Hill is a partner at Fieldfisher. He advises corporate clients and high-profile individuals on tax disputes.

Derek is very experienced.

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

Ben is excellent.

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George Gillham
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George Gillham
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Philippe Freund
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Philippe Freund
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Derek Hill
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Derek Hill
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Ben Webster
Ben Webster
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