Ranking tables
Tax | UK Bar
Scotland (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Star Individuals
- Julian Ghosh KCAmpersand Advocates
Band 1
- David Thomson KCAxiom Advocates
- Philip J D Simpson KCTerra Firma Chambers
Band 1
- David WelshAxiom Advocates
Band 2
- Derek FrancisTerra Firma Chambers
- Gordon WattTerra Firma Chambers
- Ross G. AndersonAmpersand Advocates
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 Axiom AdvocatesTax2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedAxiom houses advocates who exude excellence when handling contentious and non-contentious briefs for individuals and businesses, and who also frequently represent HMRC. The advocates are experienced and knowledgeable in relation to both direct and indirect taxation and, according to one source, have "real commercial awareness". They are skilled in appellate matters taking place before the Upper Tribunal and the courts. Members have recently appeared in AD Bly v HMRC, an interpretational challenge regarding unfunded pension provisions, and whether they provide a corporation tax deduction.1 Terra Firma ChambersTax2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedTerra Firma Chambers is capable of advising corporations and high net worth individuals on all manner of direct and indirect tax matters. In litigation the advocates are adept at representing both the individual and the Revenue. Clients praise the "fantastic" barristers for their "collaborative and helpful approach". Members have recently been involved in Moulsdale v. HMRC, a matter that questions as to whether VAT charged land taxation applies under anti-avoidance rules.