Simmons & Simmons advises financial institutions and blue-chip corporations on a full range of tax disputes, regularly handling complex and sensitive matters. The team is capable of advising on all types of litigation, including those involving both direct and indirect taxation. Its lawyers are particularly notable for their work on environment tax issues, as well as for their advice to leading asset managers.

"They are excellent at providing advice on complex matters."

Nick Skerrett led a Simmons & Simmons team that continued to act for waste management company Augean on appeals against landfill tax assessments imposed by HMRC.

Nick Skerrett is head of contentious tax at Simmons. He regularly acts for corporations and high net worth individuals in tax disputes relating to VAT, environmental taxes and investment taxation. "I recommend Nick Skerrett highly." "Nick is a great lawyer with lots of energy."

Richard Harvey represents clients in direct and indirect tax disputes before both tiers of the Tax Tribunal. He is especially noted for his VAT work.

Heather Rowlands comes recommended for her ability to advise corporate clients on VAT disputes.