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Andrew Hitchmough KC

Andrew Hitchmough KC

UK Bar 2026

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Pump Court Tax Chambers
 Pump Court Tax Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Indirect Tax

London (Bar)

31 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

VAT

Corporate tax

Customs duties

Career

Andrew specialises in all forms of corporate tax and is widely acknowledged as one of the leading indirect tax silks in the country - a VAT and Excise Duty guru. He has one of the busiest and most impressive VAT and indirect tax practices in the UK, and one of the greatest track records of success.

Recent examples of his prestigious practice include JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Mercy Global Consult (in liquidation), Blackrock Investment Management, Hippodrome Casino, TalkTalk Telecom Limited, London Clubs Management, Rank Group, Hastings Insurance Service Limited, University of Cambridge, Invamed Limited and others, MG Rover Group (in liquidation) and others, Bailie Gifford, Lloyds Banking Group, Harley-Davidson, Poundland Limited and Barclays Services Corporation.

Much sought after as an advisor and advocate, he regularly appears in the First-tier and Upper Tax Tribunal, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

He lectures frequently on tax-related issues.

Professional Memberships

Andrew is a member of:

• VAT Practitioners Group

• Revenue Bar Association

• LCLCBA

Chambers Review

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Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Andrew Hitchmough KC is an indirect tax specialist who attracts attention for his vast expertise in the area. He has represented the taxpayer and HMRC in some of the most high-profile VAT cases of recent years. Hitchmough also has knowledge of the laws surrounding other indirect taxes such as gaming duty, and is noted for excelling in cases that involve banking and accounting law.

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Strengths

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  • Judges clearly respect Andrew. He has a lot of litigation experience and is very good at giving clear, measured advice.

    Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar

  • Andrew Hitchmough KC is very quick at thinking on his feet. During the course of the trial, he was able to work in new angles in real time as the case developed.

    Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar

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