Chambers Review
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Tax: Contentious - UK
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
They are always very quick to respond to demand and proactive in contact too.
PwC have a sound background knowledge of relevant areas, an awareness of how HMRC work and good contacts with leading tax chambers.
There is a broad mix in the team, including lawyers, ex-HMRC staff, accountants and tax dispute specialists. The team is very experienced and very qualified.
The PWC team has good technical knowledge and a proactive approach. All the professionals that we contacted had good expertise and no weak points.
They have a great team there with fantastic, strategic players.
Work Highlights
PwC represented Target before the Supreme Court in its appeal concerning the proper scope of certain financial services exemptions from VAT.
Notable practitioners
David is a very experienced professional with deep understanding of business topics.
Mark has a nice manner with clients and HMRC, even in relatively contentious situations. I have seen Mark be firm but not lose his temper when under pressure from HMRC.
Victor is a very highly experienced VAT lawyer who knows the tax code inside out and is excellent at thinking outside the box.