Tax: personal

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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Emma Chamberlain
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Emma is particularly good at advisory work . She has a reputation for being no-nonsense, which means that when negotiating with HMRC, they tend to listen because Emma isn’t one for trying it on.’
1
Ben Elliott
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘A strong advocate both orally and in writing. Sharp and polished approach to his work. His passion for the law provides clients reassurance that their case is in the right hands.’
2
Barbara Belgrano
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Barbara is fiercely clever, conscientious, and robust in her advice.’
2
Charles Bradley
Pump Court Tax Chambers
'Clear and concise, as well as being very knowledgeable.'
2
Harriet Brown
Old Square Tax Chambers
‘She has an easy charm but remains rigorous. Clients find her easily accessible but technically robust. She has the highest standards of professionalism but without the stuffiness one encounters at the bar so often.'
2
Thomas Chacko
Pump Court Tax Chambers
'Thomas has a rare talent of expressing complex arguments simply, in oral submissions, clear writing and when explaining matters to lay clients.'  
2
Oliver Marre
5 Stone Buildings
‘Brilliant and creative approach to knotty problems.  A delight to work with and very pragmatic.  Incredibly able in the face of complex issues involving multiple taxes.'
2
Susannah Meadway
Ten Old Square
'Susannah is sharp as a nail and the counsel to go to if you have a particularly thorny issue. She is very responsive and also provides practical solutions.'
2
Jonathan Schwarz
Temple Tax Chambers
‘He has an unparalleled international perspective, he is the expert on tax treaties, and he combines experience with rigorous research and an outstanding mind.'
2
Michael Sherry
Temple Tax Chambers
2
Jeremy Woolf
Pump Court Tax Chambers
2
Nikhil Mehta
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘Pragmatic decision maker. Very user-friendly. Unique specialism.'
3
Stephen Arthur
Temple Tax Chambers
‘Stephen is the best counsel for resolving complex trust and tax situations and working with instructing accountants to find the most pragmatic and economic solutions.’
3
Ross Birkbeck
Old Square Tax Chambers
3
Calypso Blaj
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Very bright and personable.'
3
Patrick Boch
Old Square Tax Chambers
3
Oliver Conolly
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Extremely thorough and immerses himself in the subject matter.'
3
Marcus Flavin
Radcliffe Chambers
3
Laura Inglis
1 Crown Office Row
‘Laura is extremely bright and very knowledgeable about tax law. She is calm under pressure and is very reliable - a great teammate on any counsel team.'
3
James Kirby
Ten Old Square
3
Patrick Soares
Field Court Tax Chambers
Patrick is extraordinarily intelligent, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of UK taxation, both personal and corporate. Patrick is approachable, sensible and eminently practical in his advice. Tax law is notoriously difficult, and has his fingers on the pulse.’
3
Edward Waldegrave
1 Crown Office Row
Superb, thorough, a fantastic junior.'
3
Stephen Woodward
Three Stone
Stephen demonstrates a deep understanding of tax law, provides clear and strategic advice, and is responsive and professional.'
3
Sam Brodsky
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘Sam is a go-to junior, he navigates the interaction between different tax regimes with ease. His advice is always considered and practical. Clients like and respect him. He is not afraid to debate matters with his leaders, and they clearly value his input.'
3
Nicholas Macklam
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
Nicholas is a star performer. His legal reasoning skills are superb. His advocacy skills, both written and oral, are pitch-perfect. Excellent attention to detail. A real team player. A pleasure to work.'

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

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Emile Simpson
4 New Square Chambers
Excellent grasp of this subject area. Aware of commercial sensitivities. Able to think laterally.’
1
Harry Winter
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘A strong advocate with an instinctive sense of what will play well with a judge. A real future star of the tax Bar.’