Tax: corporate

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
David Ewart KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘A sharp mind that is able to distill the most complex matters into bite-size chunks. Always comforting to have his advice.’
1
Malcolm Gammie KC
One Essex Court
‘The most knowledgeable barrister in corporate tax. There is nothing he does not know that has happened in the last four decades.’
1
Julian Ghosh KC
One Essex Court
First rate intellect and genuine love of tax law which results in a deep understanding of how the law works and why it is as it is. He is also therefore very passionate about obtaining the right answer.’
1
David Goldberg KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘Unlike many other barristers who claim to be experts in tax matters, David is able to provide his own perspective on the tax issues and has the ability to think laterally around those issues. David is an excellent advocate.’
1
David Milne KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
1
Jonathan Peacock KC
11 New Square
1
Kevin Prosser KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Kevin is at the top of his game and puts a huge amount of thought and effort into his advice. He is one of the best advocates at the tax Bar; he is exceptionally well-prepared, thinks quickly on his feet, cross-examines very well and all with a sense of humour.’
1
Nicola Shaw KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
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2
Philip Baker KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
Extraordinary technical knowledge of international tax issues. Knows everybody in the international tax world. Distinctive and powerful advocacy style.'
2
Rupert Baldry KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
He is open-minded and creative.'
2
Jonathan Bremner KC
One Essex Court
‘He is tremendously thorough in his preparation and is an incredibly impressive advocate. The tax silk of his generation.’
2
Felicity Cullen KC
Devereux
Extremely perceptive, very astute commercially - i.e. working out what is really at stake and in a client’s best interests - steely when required, technically meticulous – and, on a personal level, a pleasure to work with.’
2
Jonathan Davey KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Jonathan is very clear and compelling in his written and oral advocacy, and in his advice, which is invariably practical and commercial. He is highly responsive and very easy to work with.’
2
Jonathan Fisher KC
Red Lion Chambers
2
Francis Fitzpatrick KC
11 New Square
2
Michael Gibbon KC
Maitland Chambers
 
2
Sam Grodzinski KC
Blackstone Chambers
‘Sam is an extremely effective tax litigator. He is excellent in court – very clear in his submissions and robust in his cross-examination. He is incredibly hard working.’
2
Michael Jones KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘Smart and capable in relation to complex tax rules. Very involved in the details and able to grasp complex factual circumstances. Works very well as part of a team.’
2
Hui Ling McCarthy KC
11 New Square
2
Akash Nawbatt KC
Devereux
2
James Rivett KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Very strong technically, good with clients, puts them at ease.’
2
Laurent Sykes KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘Very good problem solver, formulates novel solutions, highly knowledgeable. Very accessible, makes time for clients. Listens to other ideas. Personable.’
2
David Yates KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Exceptional technical ability and awareness of dispute trends and HMRC activity - David is incredibly personable and excellent with clients and his advocacy is second to none. His ability to present arguments at all levels of our court system is superb.’
3
Giles Goodfellow KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
He has a fine legal mind and delivers top quality advocacy in a refreshingly unaggressive manner. He is very much liked by judges before whom he appears and commands the respect of the court at all times.’
3
Rory Mullan KC
Old Square Tax Chambers
Rory is genuinely in a league of his own. He devours information and produces logical, reasoned, and workable advice. He is one of the most unflappable barristers in the field.’
3
Aparna Nathan KC
Devereux
3
Philip Simpson KC
Old Square Tax Chambers
'An incredibly knowledgeable litigator with a great understanding of tax, pensions and commercial law that flows through into his advocacy.'
3
David Southern KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
‘Knows the subject well.’
3
Richard Vallat KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
3
Robert Venables KC
Old Square Tax Chambers
3
Patrick Way KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
‘His background as a former solicitor means that he always understands the needs of the client and is an absolute pleasure to work with.’
3
Elizabeth Wilson KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Hard working and reliable.’

2025 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Imran Afzal KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
‘Imran has a razor sharp intellect. Calm and clear advocate. Excellent legal reasoning skills. Also, he has a highly impressive ability to express complex matters in simple terms.’
1
Marika Lemos KC
Devereux
‘Marika is a star of the revenue Bar. Thorough, well-prepared, with a detailed understanding of how HMRC works and thinks. She has an excellent bedside manner – gets on well with clients and lawyers alike.’
1
Laura Poots KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers

2023 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
John Brinsmead-Stockham KC
11 New Square
1
Michael Thomas KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Very good at exploring both the commercial and tax aspects of the transaction. Good with clients.’

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Sadiya Choudhury KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Charming advocate who has the ear of the court.'
1
Michael Lewis Firth KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘What Michael doesn’t know about tax is not worth knowing. He is hugely knowledgeable, an astute strategist and is very deserving of having taking silk so young.’
1
Christopher Stone KC
Devereux
‘Chris has excellent attention to detail and is a very persuasive and incisive advocate who commands the attention of the court. He is also an excellent, forensic cross-examiner.’