Tax: personal

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.

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Jonathan Davey KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Jonathan's advocacy is some of the best you'll ever see. He is utterly charming and extremely hard-working. Clients, judges and even his opponents love him.'
1
David Ewart KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Very effective, quiet and well planned. Technically excellent. Very focused. The go-to KC for tax litigation.'
1
Amanda Hardy KC
5 Stone Buildings
1
James Kessler KC
Old Square Tax Chambers
‘James is exceptional. He has a phenomenal grasp of tax and trust law, prepares meticulously to ensure he really grasps the issues at hand and presents his findings in a clear, concise and pragmatic way.  He is both solicitor-friendly and lay-client friendly in his approach and is the go-to for high value, complex personal UK tax structuring matters, both UK-centric and international.'
1
William Massey KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Huge gravitas, clients love him.'
1
Kevin Prosser KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
1
James Rivett KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
'James not only possesses a stellar intellect, but he is also that rare thing, a tax counsel who possesses emotional and commercial intelligence. This means he is a favourite of instructing solicitors and clients alike.'
2
Rupert Baldry KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘Rupert is a superb advocate. He is calm and measured yet also forceful and clear. He is a delight to work with - thorough and precise. He listens carefully to clients, juniors and solicitors and has a fair reputation as one of the pre-eminent tax silks. He is also simply a delight to work with.'
2
Jonathan Bremner KC
One Essex Court
‘Jonathan is the hardest working barrister at the Tax Bar.  He is enormously knowledgeable, meticulously prepared, and great to work with.’
2
Michael Furness KC
Wilberforce Chambers
2
Julian Ghosh KC
One Essex Court
2
Giles Goodfellow KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
2
Brian Green KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Very approachable with rigorous intelligence and a positive approach.  Able to analyse and disentangle the most complicated of issues.  Absolutely excellent.'
2
Rory Mullan KC
Old Square Tax Chambers
‘Rory is practical and pragmatic, which he overlays with extremely strong technical ability. A real star who gets better each year.'
2
Patrick Way KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
‘Patrick has an incredible ability to distil hugely complicated problems into simple solutions in a user-friendly way.’
2
Elizabeth Wilson KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
2
David Yates KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘David is in a class of his own. He is not only technically gifted but also combines this with a client-friendly, user-friendly overlay. He is impressive across the whole spectrum.’
2
David Goldberg KC
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘David is the leading tax KC bar none. He combines intellect, commercial savvy, court presence and charm in a way that is unique.'
3
Philip Baker KC
Field Court Tax Chambers
3
Mark Fell KC
Radcliffe Chambers
3
Michael Thomas KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
3
Richard Vallat KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
‘A leading silk on international tax matters. Will not prevaricate and states his views clearly. Can turn matters around quickly and efficiently.'
3
Robert Venables KC
Old Square Tax Chambers

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 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
Ruth Hughes KC
5 Stone Buildings
‘Ruth is a great barrister - hard working, responsive and a strong team player. Very good client manner. A tenacious advocate.'
1
Laura Poots KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers

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.

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Sadiya Choudhury KC
Pump Court Tax Chambers
'Pragmatic, measured, responsive.'