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Michael Hunt

Michael Hunt

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

- Litigation and dispute resolution

- Tax investigations and disputes

Career

Michael is a Partner in the tax investigations and dispute resolution group based in our London office. Michael is a dual-qualified solicitor and chartered accountant focused in tax disputes and investigations. He has extensive experience of a broad range of tax disputes across multiple sectors including Banks, Insurance, Energy, Real Estate and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, including tax appeals in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal. Michael advises across the full range of taxes including corporation tax, income tax and NICs on employment income, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, VAT, stamp duty reserve tax and stamp duty land tax. He is particularly interested in tax disputes involving accounting-driven corporation tax provisions. He also advises on general commercial disputes involving tax issues, including in High Court proceedings, and on claims in judicial review relating to tax matters. He regularly provides strategic advice on international tax disputes, including on the application of international tax treaties. He is a member of the firm’s Private Wealth and Charities group, and is experienced in advising on the structure and registration of new charities.

For additional information on Michael’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/m/michael-hunt

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Michael Hunt represents clients in a wide range of contentious tax matters. He appears in cases relating to employment tax, double tax treaty disputes and VAT.

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  • Michael has excellent attention to detail, which has been invaluable.

    Tax: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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