SILK PROFILE

Sam Grodzinski KC

UK Bar 2026

Blackstone Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Tax

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Tax: Indirect Tax

London (Bar)

15 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

22 years ranked

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

21 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Tax - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sam Grodzinski KC is a highly regarded silk with wide experience of representing the taxpayer and the Revenue in corporate tax cases. His expertise encompasses Diverted Profits Tax and residence issues, among others.

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Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sam Grodzinski KC is a celebrated silk who attracts unreserved praise for his assured advocacy style. He has a vast depth of expertise and can handle the most complex and challenging VAT, SDLT and landfill tax cases. He has experience acting for both the taxpayer and HMRC.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Sam Grodzinski KC's impressively broad administrative and public law expertise includes commercial judicial reviews and human rights claims. He receives instructions from an array of claimants and respondents, including energy and financial services regulators.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sam Grodzinski KC is a highly thought-of barrister who wins particular praise for his advocacy style and intellectual prowess. He routinely tackles complex matters on behalf of both claimants and defendants, including central and local government bodies. He practises before all levels of the UK courts and the ECtHR, and in several other international jurisdictions. He handles a range of human rights issues, from religion-related cases to judicial immunity.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sam is my go-to silk for complex tax matters and litigation. He has excellent tactical insight and is a standout advocate.
TaxUK Bar
Sam is one of the most persuasive advocates at the Bar. He doesn't shy away from advocacy and difficult arguments. He is really good to work with; it's really easy.
TaxUK Bar
Sam is a very good lawyer with very good common sense. His advocacy is very good; judges like listening to him.
TaxUK Bar
Sam presented the case really persuasively. In terms of his advocacy, he doesn't shy away from difficult arguments. It's really good to work with him; he makes things so easy.
Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar
Sam Grodzinski KC is very prompt and proactive.
Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar
Sam's advocacy is second to none, and his drafting is amazing. He is able to finesse it like no other barrister.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar