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
Jonathan Bremner KC
One Essex Court
‘The leading silk at the tax Bar for complex corporate disputes. Astonishingly clever. Wonderful courtroom manner – courteous, unflappable, but with a core of steel running through his makeup that makes him a fearsome opponent. ‘
1
Jonathan Davey KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Jonathan is a brilliant advocate. He is clear, logical, and compelling in both his written and oral submissions. He is also a pleasure to work with; he is very responsive and is pragmatic and commercial in his advice.’
1
David Ewart KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
1
Malcolm Gammie KC
One Essex Court
‘Malcolm is as meticulous and precise on questions of detail as you would expect from one of the leading tax barristers, but also able to step back and see the broader landscape in which an issue sits.'
1
Julian Ghosh KC
One Essex Court
Julian's advocacy is always first class. He is very able and a very clear thinker. I value his ability to analyse complicated bits of legislation and apply them to tricky fact patterns whilst explaining his conclusions clearly and in an easy-to-follow manner. He is also good at forming a firm view on matters and honing in on what really matters.'
1
Kevin Prosser KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
1
David Goldberg KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘David is the best barrister in his field.’
1
Nicola Shaw KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘Her attention to detail is second to none. She is technically brilliant and give their advice in the client’s commercial context.’
2
Philip Baker KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
2
Rupert Baldry KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
2
Jonathan Fisher KC
Red Lion Chambers
2
Michael Gibbon KC
Maitland Chambers
'Michael is incredibly thorough and well-prepared, at pains to explore all possible counter-arguments etc without losing sight of the overall picture.  If you instruct him, he will leave no stone unturned.'
2
Sam Grodzinski KC
Blackstone Chambers
‘Sam is an outstanding advocate. He is confident and assured in his delivery.’
2
Giles Goodfellow KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
2
Amanda Hardy KC
5 Stone Buildings
2
Timothy Lyons KC
39 Essex Chambers
2
James Rivett KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘James has excellent judgement. He is highly strategic in his approach to disputes and forensic in his approach to evidence. He gains the client’s trust and confidence very quickly and is always calm and considered. He is a superb litigator.’
2
Philip Simpson KC
Old Square Tax Chambers
2
Richard Vallat KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Thoughtful and innovative.’
2
Elizabeth Wilson KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Elizabeth is a highly experienced and technically very able barrister. She is fiercely intelligent and a very persuasive advocate who is able to judge the mood of the court. She is determined to do the very best she can for her client.’
2
David Yates KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
2
Michael Jones KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
2
Hui Ling McCarthy KC
11 New Square
2
Jonathan Peacock KC
11 New Square
2
Laurent Sykes KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘Laurent has clearly a deep intellect, but is also very pragmatic in coming up with solutions and ways forward.  He has also been extremely helpful at navigating difficult issues in a very short timeframe.'
3
Mark Fell KC
Radcliffe Chambers
3
Rory Mullan KC
Old Square Tax Chambers
Rory is very pragmatic and responsive, providing valuable expert insight. He is very easy to deal with.'
3
Robert Venables KC
Old Square Tax Chambers
3
Patrick Way KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
‘Expertise, commerciality, approachability and professionalism.'
3
Francis Fitzpatrick KC
11 New Square

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
Ruth Hughes KC
5 Stone Buildings
1
Imran Afzal KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
‘Imran is an excellent barrister, combining an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law, meticulously logical legal reasoning, an engaging and relaxed advocacy style, and first-rate client care skills.’
1
Laura Poots KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
'Really good knowledge of law and ability to analyse in detail complex tax problems. Very measured style that comes across very persuasively.'

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
'Sadiya is a very good advocate, technically very proficient and excellent at cross-examination.  Very pleasant and easy-going outside of court, and has a good court manner too.'
1
Michael Lewis Firth KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
'Michael is an exceptional advocate and is unique in that on every tax litigation matter that he has been instructed on has not required the support of a junior.'