JUNIOR PROFILE

Zizhen Yang

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Pump Court Tax Chambers

Practice Areas

VAT

Landfill tax

Corporate tax

Income tax/CGT/capital allowances

Property tax

Career

Zizhen has been consistently ranked for her tax expertise in the legal directories and is regularly shortlisted as/awarded Tax Junior of the Year.

Possessing a depth of experience across the spectrum of tax issues, in addition to experience in commercial matters, Zizhen is particularly well noted for her extensive experience in indirect tax. Her practice has spanned a number of high-profile cases, most recently in VAT, landfill tax and SDLT, in addition to other areas.

Described by clients and colleagues as having “a deep knowledge and understanding of tax”, she is seen as “brilliant, bright, hard-working and focused”, “meticulous in her approach”, “client friendly” and “an excellent junior”.

Zizhen is noted for her “impressive” advocacy in court as well as outstanding drafting. When advising, Zizhen is described as “creative and very, very good with technical arguments” and for having the “ability to cut through to the heart of an issue”.

As well as a wide-ranging advisory practice, Zizhen has a wealth of litigation experience in both trial and appellate advocacy, having appeared as sole advocate in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the Upper Tribunal, and the First-tier Tribunal, as well as having appeared in the European Court of Justice.

Zizhen’s full profile, including details of his areas of specialism and recent cases, can be found here: Zizhen Yang | Pump Court Tax Chambers

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Zizhen Yang is a junior with experience across indirect tax, who has particular strength in VAT and landfill tax cases. She frequently represents the taxpayer in a variety of high-profile cases.

Tax - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Zizhen Yang appears with leading silks in major litigation and also handles her own cases unled. She has wide-ranging corporate tax expertise and has appeared in matters regarding tax schemes, business reorganisations, loan relationships and derivative contracts. She acts for both HMRC and the taxpayer.

Strengths

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  • There were difficult, technical and important consequences in the case and Zizhen was clear and not afraid to impart bad news. She was calm and explained complex concepts well.

    Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar
  • Zizhen Yang is eloquent and intelligent.

    Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar
  • Zizhen Yang is very strong technically.

    Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar
  • Zizhen is really good - really sharp and very impressive. She delivers submissions in a very clear and measured way.

    TaxUK Bar

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London (Bar)

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