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Lee Ellis

Lee Ellis

UK 2026

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Lee is a tax disputes lawyer in the KPMG Law team. He is also a centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) accredited mediator. He has over 15 years of experience of advising clients in respect of both contentious and non-contentious matters. Having begun his career with HMRC Solicitor’s Office, he was most recently a partner at Stewarts Law LLP where he played a leading role in the establishment of the firm’s tax disputes practice and lead their Direct Tax team.

Lee is ranked in respected external directories including Chambers & Partners, where he is described as “strategically excellent, and provides incisive and practical insight and advice on difficult and complex tax matters".

Lee assists corporates, across various industries/sectors, and individuals. He advises clients throughout the tax dispute lifecycle; from the identification and management of risk in respect of a potential dispute, to engagement with HMRC and achievement of settlement/resolution including through the use of ADR, to the management of proceedings before the Tax Tribunal and Higher Courts.

Areas of expertise

Corporate Tax

Private Client

International Tax

Engagement with HMRC

Tax Dispute Resolution

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 4
Band 4

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Lee Ellis is a barrister and respected tax practitioner known for handling disputes with HMRC on a range of matters including the UK’s R&D tax relief regime.

Ranked Individuals at KPMG Law UK (12)

London (Firms)

North West

Thames Valley

UK-wide

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