Tax: Indirect Tax

Andrew Hitchmough KC is an indirect tax specialist who attracts attention for his vast expertise in the area. He has represented the taxpayer and HMRC in some of the most high-profile VAT cases of recent years. Hitchmough also has knowledge of the laws surrounding other indirect taxes such as gaming duty, and is noted for excelling in cases that involve banking and accounting law.

Head of chambers Kevin Prosser KC advises high-profile individuals and companies on complex direct and indirect tax issues stemming from corporate transactions. He is praised for his breadth of knowledge across VAT, input tax and zero rating, among other areas. Prosser often conducts appellate advocacy in the highest UK and EU courts, and is noted for the highly effective advice he dispenses to corporations.

Barbara Belgrano regularly acts on a wide range of mandates regarding indirect tax matters. She appears in cases right from the First-tier Tribunal all the way up to the ECJ. Belgrano has recently appeared on a range of gaming duty, VAT and SDLT cases.

Jeremy White is a specialist in customs duties and excise cases who is particularly experienced in the classification of goods. He has vast knowledge of trade barriers and has appeared in cases involving numerous international customs authorities. He regularly acts for well-known multinational clients.

Zizhen Yang is a junior with experience across indirect tax, who has particular strength in VAT and landfill tax cases. She frequently represents the taxpayer in a variety of high-profile cases.

David Yates KC acts for both the taxpayer and HMRC on a broad range of indirect tax mandates, including those relating to stamp duty and landfill tax. He is further adept at handling matters involving VAT and customs and excise duties.

James Henderson offers impressive indirect tax expertise within his overall broad tax practice. Although experienced in all areas of indirect tax, he is particularly well versed in complex VAT matters. Henderson has experience acting for clients at all levels domestically, including the Supreme Court, and has also appeared before the CJEU.

Rupert Baldry KC has a broad range of expertise in indirect tax matters, including those relating to VAT, stamp duty, customs and excise duties, and the aggregates levy. He undertakes advisory and litigation work both for the Revenue and for the taxpayer.

James Rivett KC has a strong indirect tax practice, with particular expertise in VAT, and often appears before the Upper Tribunal. He acts for the taxpayer in leading cases and is regularly called upon to advise on extremely complex matters.

Michael Thomas KC has a broad tax practice that takes in business tax, VAT and private client work. Specialising in representing the taxpayer, he is noted for his particular expertise in property tax.

Sadiya Choudhury KC has a broad practice representing clients in complex indirect tax cases, often concerning VAT, customs and excise duties among others. She both acts for corporate clients and appears on behalf of the Revenue.

Laura Poots KC is a silk with wide experience of advising the taxpayer and the Revenue in indirect tax cases. She is particularly noted for her expertise in VAT and has handled a number of cases involving the exemption for special investment funds.