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Tax: Contentious - UK
What the Team is Known For
Kingsley Napley acts for individual taxpayers and corporate clients on tax disputes. The team works on matters pertaining to a range of taxes including VAT and R&D.
Strengths
Their ability to collaborate across practice areas makes them the incredibly well equipped to manage significant, complex and multifaceted matters.
They have extensive experience and they are knowledgeable across the whole team.
They go above and beyond to deal with critical legal issues efficiently and effectively.
Everyone in the team has a deep understanding in tax laws and rules, as well as expertise in dealing with tax investigation matters.
Notable practitioners
Waqar Shah is head of Kingsley Napley's tax disputes and investigations team. He is developing a significant tax disputes practice and regularly assists clients with a range of tax issues.
Waqar shows excellent commercial awareness and has strong technical expertise.
Dealing with contentious issues is a stressful journey for the client, but Waqar's personality gives the client peace of mind.
Waqar is a truly exceptional lawyer: he quickly understands the objectives of his clients and provides expert insight to deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.
Waqar is fantastic - he's very knowledgeable, he's approachable, and you never get the feeling you're troubling him.