Chambers Review
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Tax: Private Client - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Old Square Tax Chambers' barristers have expertise in direct and indirect tax matters, and several of its members have strong private client tax practices. Several Old Square Tax Chambers barristers have expertise in residence and domicile issues as well as offshore trusts and foreign tax compliance. Solicitors praise members' "extraordinary technical knowledge."
Strengths
Senior clerk Cliff Holland is very client-focused.
Notable practitioners
James Kessler KC is particularly well known for work on domicile and residency issues. Kessler is a specialist in offshore tax matters.
James Kessler is among a handful of the most senior experienced tax barristers in the UK. He's incredibly hard-working, and clients put a lot of faith in his advice.
James is exceptional. His knowledge of tax legislation is unrivalled, and his ability to apply this in a pragmatic and creative way to clients' circumstances is highly impressive.
Rory Mullan KC is respected for his tax expertise. Mullan has expertise in the taxation of non-domiciles and non-residents, and in offshore structures.
Rory Mullan is one of the brightest KCs at the tax Bar.
Rory Mullan is our go-to guy for private client tax as well as the human rights angles involved. He is a very good advocate - very bright, effective and incredibly good to work with too.
Harriet Brown has a broad tax practice and particular expertise in offshore tax issues. Brown is dual-qualified as a Jersey Advocate and regularly acts for UK non-domiciles on tax matters.
Robert Venables KC is a highly experienced tax silk with a broad practice. He is particularly expert on IHT planning, offshore tax and related issues.
Mary Ashley is noted for her deep expertise in tax matters. Ashley advises on pensions tax and other private client tax matters, including international tax.
Ross Birkbeck has a strong tax litigation and advisory practice. Birkbeck handles a range of tax matters, including Stamp Duty Land Tax matters, domicile matters and tax appeals.
Ross can excel KCs in terms of knowledge and cleverness.
Rebecca Sheldon is developing a very strong practice in tax, and has particular expertise in domicile, residence and taxation of trusts issues. Sheldon acts for taxpayers and the Revenue, and has been appointed to the Attorney General's C panel.