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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Quinn Emanuel continued to act for Unite Group in multiple and significant VAT refund claims against HMRC.

Strengths

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  • Quinn Emanuel have vast resources to pull in on a matter and are schooled litigators.

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  • The team is clear, collaborative and provides technical expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Liesl Fichardt
    Liesl Fichardt

    Liesl Fichardt

    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.

    • Liesl has an excellent manner on calls with HMRC and provides insight and direction.

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  • Emily Au
    Emily Au

    Emily Au

    Emily Au is an associate in Quinn Emanuel's tax disputes team with a growing reputation for her work challenging HMRC.

    • Emily brings great levels of client service, especially regarding delivery.

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