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Tax: Private Client

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide

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Tax: Private Client - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Withers is one of the premier full-service firms for private wealth and has a strong tax litigation practice.

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Strengths

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  • Withers’ strength comes from having specialist tax knowledge combined with a knowledge of HMRC procedures and experience in prosecuting. This allows its lawyers to see an issue from both sides.

    Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Withers has an absolutely excellent tax practice.

    Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

  • I consider Withers to be tenacious and pragmatic in their approach to HMRC inquiries, based on years of fantastic experience in all inquiry matters relating to both onshore and offshore matters. There's great technical expertise with an awareness of when to seek support in specialist areas.

    Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Maurice Martin
    Maurice Martin

    Maurice Martin

    Maurice Martin is recognised for being experienced and focused on tax litigation.

    • Maurice Martin is a top-drawer lawyer. He's vastly experienced and there is nothing he doesn't know.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Maurice Martin is one of the leading tax investigation lawyers of his generation. He's got exceptional strategic vision and is simply brilliant. He's thoughtful and persuasive, and he has a real flair for complex tax investigations.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Maurice Martin is hugely experienced. He has seen it all, and this experience helps him to have very good judgement.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Jeff Millington
    Jeff Millington

    Jeff Millington

    Jeff Millington specialises in domestic and cross-border tax investigations.

    • Jeff Millington excels in handling large scale HMRC inquiries. His experience is vast and he is both tenacious and practical, which is a rare combination. I really like working with him.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jeff is very experienced in how to approach and manage disclosures and investigations. He has a lot of technical expertise and practical experience, and I would highly recommend him.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Tessa Lorimer
    Tessa Lorimer

    Tessa Lorimer

    Tessa Lorimer is a consultant at Withers and a qualified barrister who advises high net worth individuals on HMRC investigations.

    • Tessa is a high-quality lawyer with excellent knowledge of HMRC prosecution and gives strong advice to clients facing civil inquiries.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Tessa is like a walking encyclopaedia! She's fantastic to deal with, genuine, honest and great with clients. I couldn't praise her any more.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Tessa Lorimer is highly experienced in criminal tax matters. She is able to give clients calm and clear advice under pressure.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth
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