Robert Waterson

A tax disputes specialist, Partner Robert Waterson handles all aspects of direct and indirect tax disputes and public law challenges with a particular emphasis on high-profile and cross-border enquiries and litigation.

Robert is a highly experienced regulatory disputes lawyer specialising in tax disputes, regulatory investigations and public law challenges. He acts for a broad range of clients from FTSE100 companies and HNW individuals to SMEs and not-for-profit organisations.

Practice Areas:

• Multi-jurisdictional tax investigations and enquiries

• Group Litigation (High Court and Tribunals)

• Administrative Law / Judicial Review (claimant and defendant)

• Anti-Dumping Duty and Customs Disputes

• VAT and Direct Tax Disputes

• Tax-Related Criminal investigations / Prosecutions

• Trade Sanctions

• Export Control

• Alternative Dispute Resolution / Mediation

Law Society of England & Wales

Bar of England & Wales (non-practising)

Qualified Lawyer Transfer Test (April 2010 Kaplan Altior)

Bar Vocational Course (Very Competent) (2006 – 2007)

Graduate Diploma in Law (2005 – 2006)

History BA, 1st Class Honours Degree (2001 – 2005)