Chambers Review
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Tax: Contentious - UK
What the Team is Known For
KPMG Law has a dedicated team of solicitors and barristers able to provide a full-service tax offering. The team frequently appears at all levels of the court system, from the First-tier Tribunal to the Supreme Court. VAT disputes are a key strength, and the team is equally comfortable advising on litigation touching on double taxation or group relief.
Strengths
The team are very capable at handling complex tax matters.
KPMG handled a complex matter with skill and crucially explained our options very clearly.
The team is always accessible and very responsive.
Work Highlights
KPMG Law is acting for HSBC in a dispute with HMRC about whether UK branches of non-UK incorporated global service centre entities are entitled to be members of the bank’s UK VAT group.
Notable practitioners
Angela is excellent. She is very commercially aware and very experienced in litigation.
We were very satisfied with the open and honest approach to a subjective judgement matter, and she provided comprehensive analysis as requested.
Lee Ellis is a barrister and respected tax practitioner known for handling matters concerning disputes with HMRC on a range of matters including the UK’s R&D tax relief regime.
A strong lawyer.
He provides an excellent service.
His clients love him and he is a pleasure to work with. He knows a huge amount about VAT, the good and bad points, and gives good, clear strategic advice.
Colette is extremely supportive with a strong relationship with counsel. She delivers high-quality advice within a very tight timescale.
Colette knows us well, always delivers sound advice and manages her team effectively.