David Yates KC

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 1

Tax

London (Bar)

15 Years Ranked

Band 2

Tax: Indirect Tax

London (Bar)

9 Years Ranked

Band 2

Tax: Private Client

London (Bar)

7 Years Ranked

Band 4

Professional Negligence

London (Bar)

16 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

High Net Worth 2025

About

Provided by David Yates KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Corporate tax

Private client tax

Employment tax and NICs

Professional negligence

Public law

VAT/Indirect tax

Career

David is an experienced litigator and adviser who is known for being "an absolutely exceptional barrister who combines excellent intellect with a down-to-earth and friendly approach". David’s practice covers a wide range of tax law areas and related fields:

· Personal tax

· Corporation tax

· International tax disputes/investment agreement arbitration

· VAT

· Public law (particularly tax related)

· Professional Negligence (particularly tax related)

In addition to the above, David regularly advises on the tax aspects of divorce and the taxation of damages awards/settlement agreements. In terms of tax advice, David's sector experience is wider ranging including:

· Financial institutions and general commercial

· Private clients and hedge funds

· Sports clubs and sports professionals

· Professional firms

· Charities

David’s full profile, including details of his areas of specialism and recent cases, can be found here: David Yates KC | Pump Court Tax Chambers

Professional Memberships

· Revenue Bar Association

· Chancery Bar Association

· Professional Negligence Bar Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Tax - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Yates KC is a highly regarded barrister who acts for the taxpayer and HMRC in a broad range of cases including significant group litigation orders. He advises on matters including cross-border dividends and double taxation agreements, and has niche expertise in advising insurers on tax-related professional negligence matters.

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Tax: Private Client - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Yates KC has a broad tax practice, acting both for the Revenue and taxpayers. Yates has a strong advisory practice and has also appeared in many of the major tax litigation cases of recent years.

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Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Yates KC acts for both the taxpayer and HMRC on a broad range of indirect tax mandates, including those relating to stamp duty and landfill tax. He is further adept at handling matters involving VAT and customs and excise duties.

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Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Yates KC of Pump Court Tax Chambers has a recognised specialism in tax and finance-focused professional negligence claims, which is greatly enhanced by his former career as a financial analyst. He has advised on a wide range of financial claims relating to film finance schemes and offshore trusts, as well as faulty tax, accounting and legal advice. He is often sought out by defendant insurers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is a very practical and experienced counsel whose manner and persuasive approach impress mightily.

Tax respondent
UK Bar

David has a commercial background so he has a real tangible understanding of what matters to clients. He has particular experience of handling the most difficult tax dispute challenges.

Tax respondent
UK Bar

David is technically excellent, but he delivers his advice to lay clients in a really understandable and accessible way. He's robust, and his written work is excellent.

Tax respondent
UK Bar

David is a standout UK tax adviser and advocate.

Tax: Private Client respondent
UK Bar

David's knowledge of how the transfer pricing rules work is second to none.

Tax: Private Client respondent
UK Bar

David is highly regarded and a good commercial thinker.

Tax: Private Client respondent
UK Bar

David doesn't beat around the bush. He is very strong in court.

Tax: Private Client respondent
UK Bar

David Yates KC is simply excellent.

Tax: Indirect Tax respondent
UK Bar

David was able to cut through a complicated factual matrix so that his subsequent advice was clear and targeted on the key areas.

Tax: Indirect Tax respondent
UK Bar

Unique in our world. He is the go-to silk where we need tax knowledge against a law firm. He can make complicated tax issues seem very straightforward.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK Bar

David is a very practical and experienced counsel whose manner and persuasive approach impress mightily.

Tax respondent
UK Bar

David has a commercial background so he has a real tangible understanding of what matters to clients. He has particular experience of handling the most difficult tax dispute challenges.

Tax respondent
UK Bar

David is technically excellent, but he delivers his advice to lay clients in a really understandable and accessible way. He's robust, and his written work is excellent.

Tax respondent
UK Bar

David is a standout UK tax adviser and advocate.

Tax: Private Client respondent
UK Bar

David's knowledge of how the transfer pricing rules work is second to none.

Tax: Private Client respondent
UK Bar

David is highly regarded and a good commercial thinker.

Tax: Private Client respondent
UK Bar

David doesn't beat around the bush. He is very strong in court.

Tax: Private Client respondent
UK Bar

David Yates KC is simply excellent.

Tax: Indirect Tax respondent
UK Bar

David was able to cut through a complicated factual matrix so that his subsequent advice was clear and targeted on the key areas.

Tax: Indirect Tax respondent
UK Bar

Unique in our world. He is the go-to silk where we need tax knowledge against a law firm. He can make complicated tax issues seem very straightforward.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK Bar

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About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Chambers Review

UK Bar

Tax - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Tax: Private Client - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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