Tax: Contentious
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Band 4
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Quinn Emanuel is a litigation boutique with a strong tax disputes practice. The firm is known for its work for large international corporates on complex domestic and cross-border matters. The team is equally capable when advising on disputes relating to direct and indirect tax.
Work Highlights
- Quinn Emanuel acts for Unite Group in multiple and significant VAT refund claims against HMRC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Throughout the inquiry, the team responded very quickly and efficiently and were always on top of the issues."
"Throughout the inquiry, the team responded very quickly and efficiently and were always on top of the issues."
Notable Practitioners
Liesl Fichardt is a leading tax litigator who comes recommended for her ability to handle tricky, high-risk tax disputes. She has standout expertise in the tax issues faced by clients in the mining sector, especially in Southern Africa.
"I would rate Liesl as a top-rate professional."
"She is a very articulate and persuasive advisory lawyer. She speaks with authority. She has had wide experience of the judicial process and understands the process really well."
"Liesl deals with difficult situations tactfully and diplomatically, and gets good results."