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RPC

Tax: Contentious

Global Guide 2026 : UK


RPC

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Tax: Contentious - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
RPC has an experienced and skilful team known for its high-quality client service. The firm advises on complex judicial review, tax investigation and ADR proceedings, and boasts a large client base, including those within the retail, financial services, sports, and food and drink sectors. The team regularly advises on cross-border matters, with particular experience handling ECJ tax cases.
Strengths

The team are very professional, helpful and always available when you need them.

The team provide specialist knowledge and experience, along with quick response times.

RPC are able to navigate and explain complex tax issues in a way that is easy to understand.

Work Highlights

RPC successfully acted for Mike Ashley on a £13.6 million capital gains tax dispute relating to the sale of his properties to SPVs owned by Sports Direct, a company in which he is the majority shareholder.

Notable practitioners
Adam Craggs

Adam Craggs is head of tax disputes at RPC and, prior to private practice, worked for HMRC. He is able to bring his inside knowledge of the tax authority to his work on VAT disputes.

Adam is personable and easy to work with. He is good at dispute resolution and managing expectations.

Adam offers strategic oversight and is hands-on.

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