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Tax: Private Client - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Vallat KC acts for taxpayers and HMRC on a wide range of matters involving IHT, CGT and income tax. Vallat has broad expertise in tax work, handling both advisory and litigation matters.
Strengths
Richard has clear opinions and is pragmatic in his decisions.
Tax - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Vallat KC frequently acts for HMRC on challenges to avoidance schemes and is an expert on corporate tax and capital allowances issues. He takes instructions on the taxpayer side in cases concerning corporate tax schemes, employee benefit trusts and tax-related professional negligence. He also acts in contractual disputes.
Strengths
Richard makes tax look easy, which is exceptionally difficult. He is also affable, responsive and collegiate in his approach, making it a pleasure to instruct him.
Richard has a large breadth of work and undertakes high-profile cases.