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Withers

Tax: Contentious: Fraud

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Tax: Contentious: Fraud - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Withers has a highly regarded tax fraud practice with the ability to advise clients on international tax investigations. The firm handles high-value and cross-border matters, often with offshore tax elements, and is noted for advising high net worth families and individuals on a range of tax fraud matters. Its lawyers are experienced in assisting clients who wish to make voluntary disclosures of unpaid taxes.
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Strengths

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  • The team are quick to respond and supportive in how they work with us.

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  • The Withers team have truly deep sector knowledge, with an ability to communicate clearly with clients and other advisers.

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  • Withers provide an extraordinary level of service, being able to handle both tax investigations and criminal prosecutions with real aplomb.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Maurice Martin
    Maurice Martin

    Maurice Martin

    Maurice Martin is very experienced in acting for clients in a range of criminal HMRC investigations, notably those relating to VAT. He frequently handles multi-jurisdictional disputes and also assists clients with voluntary disclosures.

    • Maurice is a phenomenal asset for any complex investigation team to have on board. He is a really great all-rounder.

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    • Maurice has lifelong experience and is fearless in defending clients in disputes.

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    • Maurice is a cool, calm hand on the tiller.

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  • Tessa Lorimer
    Tessa Lorimer

    Tessa Lorimer

    Tessa Lorimer acts for corporate and individual clients in complex, multi-jurisdictional tax fraud cases.

    • Tessa is a real expert in her field, bringing decades of experience.

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    • Tessa Lorimer has become the ultimate gamekeeper turned poacher, knowing all the tricks of the prosecutor's trade and being able to deploy them to assist her clients.

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