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James Rivett KC

UK Bar 2026

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Pump Court Tax Chambers
 Pump Court Tax Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Tax: Private Client

London (Bar)

15 years ranked

Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

Tax

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Tax: Indirect Tax

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

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UK Bar

Tax: Private Client - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial
James Rivett KC is a well-regarded figure in the private client tax practice. His work encompasses corporate and personal taxes as well as indirect taxation.
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Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

James Rivett KC acts in contentious financial remedy cases involving complex foreign trusts with accompanying tax issues. He often advises on matters involving high net worth hereditary issues and property portfolios. Rivett is highly respected for his polished advocacy and for his ability to make complex issues understandable.

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Tax - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

James Rivett KC has a broad-based corporate tax practice and regularly appears in major cases relating to matters such as tax schemes, double tax treaties and manufactured overseas dividends. He represents both the Revenue and the taxpayer.

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Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

James Rivett KC has a strong indirect tax practice, with particular expertise in VAT, and often appears before the Upper Tribunal. He acts for the taxpayer in leading cases and is regularly called upon to advise on extremely complex matters.

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Strengths

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  • James is exceptionally good.

    Tax: Private ClientUK Bar

  • James is an outstanding advocate.

    Tax: Private ClientUK Bar

  • James is the real deal. He has no weaknesses. His advocacy is just as strong as his advice.

    Tax: Private ClientUK Bar

  • As well as being technically excellent, James has the rare skill of being a tax lawyer who is extremely good with clients.

    Tax: Private ClientUK Bar

  • James is superb and a standout individual who couples impeccable charm with a razor-sharp intellect.

    Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax ExpertsUK Bar

  • James Rivett is incredibly clever. He knows very complex rules inside out and makes difficult points easy to understand.

    Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax ExpertsUK Bar

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