About

Provided by KPMG Law UK

Our tax litigation team is one of the largest and longest established in the country. Our expertise covers Indirect Taxes including VAT and Customs, Corporate tax (domestic & international issues), Capital Gains Tax, other Direct Taxes and public law. The team consists of experienced litigators (barristers and solicitors), ex-HMRC solicitors and officers and CEDR accredited mediators.

Our tax litigation lawyers work seamlessly with KPMG’s strong and established tax practice, delivering multidisciplinary advice to best cater to your needs. KPMG’s multidisciplinary team can provide long term strategic and practical advice before and after a dispute.

We reduce tax controversy risk by:

  1. considering how to deal with informal requests for information from tax authorities
  2. securing the right risk rating for your business
  3. making voluntary disclosures
  4. providing legal advice on tax positions.

           

We take control of tax enquiries and disputes by:

  1. responding effectively to information requests
  2. identifying, organising and presenting evidence and arguments to support tax positions
  3. appealing against excessive assessments and assertions of careless/deliberate behaviour
  4. providing a detailed strategy for resolving your dispute.

We maximise chances of a successful outcome by:

  1. obtaining closure notices promptly once enquiries are completed
  2. securing agreement-to-settlement proposals in line with local tax authorities’ procedures
  3. engaging in ADR processes 
  4. litigating where necessary. 

Chambers Review

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Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

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Band 2

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.

Work Highlights

  • KPMG advised Genesis Cancer Care on a dispute with HMRC concerning the supply of oral systemic anti-cancer treatments and whether they were eligible for a zero rating for the purpose of VAT.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Angela Savin
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Angela Savin
Head of Tax: Contentious
3
Band 3
Angela Savin is head of direct tax disputes at KPMG Law. She has a wealth of experience in the space and is sought out for her ability to advise on both domestic and cross-border work.

We appreciate Angela's willingness to take the time to talk us through what the team were doing and why.

Matthew Fleming
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Matthew Fleming
Head of Tax: Contentious
3
Band 3
Matthew Fleming is noted for his strength in advising clients on VAT disputes. He also advises on customs duty and other indirect tax-related matters.

Matt was strong in all areas and provided excellent service levels.

Matt Fleming is really, really impressive and has great commercial insight.

Colette van Zyl
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Colette van Zyl
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Band 4
Colette van Zyl is a recognised VAT expert. Her other areas of strength include advising international clients on customs relief.

It was a pleasure working with Colette. She has a lot of knowledge and experience with claims against HMRC.

Lee Ellis
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Lee Ellis
4
Band 4

Lee Ellis is a barrister and respected tax practitioner known for handling disputes with HMRC on a range of matters including the UK’s R&D tax relief regime.

Ranked Lawyers at
KPMG Law UK

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UK-wide

Tax: Contentious

Angela Savin
3
Angela Savin
Head of Tax: Contentious
3
Band 3
Matthew Fleming
3
Matthew Fleming
Head of Tax: Contentious
3
Band 3
Colette van Zyl
4
Colette van Zyl
4
Band 4
Lee Ellis
4
Lee Ellis
4
Band 4

Members

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Angela Savin

Angela Savin

Head of Department

Matthew Fleming

Matthew Fleming

Head of Department