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RPC

Tax: Contentious: Fraud

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RPC

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Tax: Contentious: Fraud - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

RPC has a respected team which is known for its extensive tax fraud practice. The firm is sought out for its advice by large corporate clients, as well as their directors and senior employees, facing serious allegations such as MTIC and customs fraud.

Work Highlights

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  • RPC continued to act on behalf of Newcastle United Football Club in respect of HMRC's criminal investigations into suspected non-payment of income tax, NI contributions and VAT in respect of agents' fees paid by the club in relation to the transfer of players.

Strengths

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  • Beyond their impressive skill set, what truly stands out about RPC's team is their approachable and understanding nature.

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  • RPC's communication and guidance is second to none.

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  • RPC's team are tenacious, innovative and fearless. They take on difficult and complex matters and intelligently apply the law in a creative way.

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  • RPC are very professional, very helpful and always available when you need them.

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  • The team has very high-calibre lawyers and excellent client care.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Adam Craggs
    Band 1Adam Craggs

    Adam Craggs

    Adam Craggs is well known for assisting clients facing charges of tax fraud. He has extensive experience representing high net worth individuals and senior executives.

    • Adam is a great leader of his team. He is very reassuring. He has good in-person communication and is very experienced.

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    • Adam is an excellent communicator with equally excellent interpersonal skills.

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    • Adam consistently provides exceptional and timely service, demonstrating a remarkable ability to engage effectively both in person and online.

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  • Band 2Michelle Sloane
    Band 2Michelle Sloane

    Michelle Sloane

    Michelle Sloane has broad experience representing a range of clients in income tax and VAT fraud cases.
    • Michelle is down to earth and pragmatic when dealing with difficult matters.

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    • Michelle is extraordinarily hard-working and technically brilliant.

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