LAWYER PROFILE

Judith Lesar

UK 2026

Deloitte Legal

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Contentious

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Deloitte Legal

Practice Areas

Judith is a powerhouse in tax litigation with a proven track record of success in both UK and EU courts. With over two decades of experience, she is a leading expert in navigating the complexities of EU and public law in tax disputes.

Her insights are built on a strong foundation, including her time as a senior policyholder at HM Treasury. During her secondment, Judith played a pivotal role in the VAT team, focusing on crucial EU negotiations.

Judith's expertise is highly sought after by clients from a wide range of sectors, particularly financial services. She is known for her ability to handle complex, evidence heavy, high-stakes tax disputes in areas such as VAT, IPT, transfer pricing, state aid, green taxes, and customs matters.

Professional Memberships

Law Societies of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Key sectors

Financial ServicesRetail and ConsumerEnergy and Utilities

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Judith Lesar is renowned for her expertise in relation to indirect tax. She advises clients on a range of cases in that area and is well known for her knowledge of VAT.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is excellent - she's very knowledgeable, she's very on the ball and she's great with clients.
Tax: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She's very strong technically and she has a background in VAT and indirect taxes.
Tax: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession