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Kingsley Napley LLP

Tax: Contentious

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Kingsley Napley LLP

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Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 5

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.

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Strengths

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  • Everyone in the team has a deep understanding in tax laws and rules, as well as expertise in dealing with tax investigation matters.

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  • They go above and beyond to deal with critical legal issues efficiently and effectively.

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  • They have extensive experience and they are knowledgeable across the whole team.

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  • Their ability to collaborate across practice areas makes them the incredibly well equipped to manage significant, complex and multifaceted matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Waqar Shah
    Waqar Shah

    Waqar Shah

    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 is fantastic - he's very knowledgeable, he's approachable, and you never get the feeling you're troubling him.

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    • Waqar is a truly exceptional lawyer: he quickly understands the objectives of his clients and provides expert insight to deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.

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    • Waqar shows excellent commercial awareness and has strong technical expertise.

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    • Dealing with contentious issues is a stressful journey for the client, but Waqar's personality gives the client peace of mind.

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