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Tax: Private Client - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Laurent Sykes KC operates a strong tax advisory practice, representing high net worth individuals and corporations in tax disputes.
Strengths
It would be fair to say that he's my barrister of choice. He is very versatile in the different taxes that he covers. Whenever we need support, Laurent will be my first port of call.
Tax - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Laurent Sykes KC is a corporate and employment tax litigation expert who is active predominantly on the taxpayer side. He has a solid advisory practice that caters to a number of leading corporate clients. Sykes is admired for his knowledge of corporation tax and income tax.
Strengths
Laurent is very clear and insightful in relation to the technical analysis of a case, and very practical and measured in his approach. He makes himself available and engages with the issues well.
Laurent works the evidence like no other and is realistic in apprising clients of their chances of success. He applies the law in a sophisticated and cerebral manner.
Laurent is a formidable adviser. He's highly intelligent and thorough, but also practical and responsive.