‘Good depth of knowledge combined with commercial acumen that accumulates from decades of working in specialist areas.’

‘BCLP provides expert advice quickly and efficiently, with clear communication throughout.’

‘The level of expertise is exceptional and it is provided quickly.’

‘It provides a very reliable service and I have been very happy working with them.’

‘Alan Sinyor has thorough understanding of the way VAT interacts with the real estate sector. His advice is very clear and he is able to communicate verbally and in writing in a way which cuts through the complexity. I would summarise his strengths as someone with deep insight into the tax legislation with an ability to cut through the complexities to find acceptable solutions.’

‘Excellent service with unparalleled VAT law knowledge.’

‘Alan Sinyor is always quick to respond. He gives excellent VAT advice and he sets out the issues and his final advice in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.’

‘DLA Piper have very high levels of technical expertise combined with excellent soft client facing skills. They also have a wide range of clients, which means that very few challenges they meet have not been faced before.’

‘Richard Woolwich is exceptional. He is always driven by the needs of the client. He is committed, diligent, and has a meticulous attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.’

‘Very strong team that covers the full service of city tax work.’

‘Richard Woolich is a superstar; hugely experienced and brilliant, especially on real estate and indirect taxes. He has excellent judgement and is always a pleasure to work with.’

‘Knowledge and expertise are excellent but what stands out is the level of client care. DLA Piper is very invested in their clients’ outcomes and success and show genuine care and dedication. It shines through in the speed and quality with which work is delivered.’

‘Very client focused and user friendly, all over the detail of the tax legislation, and a very safe pair of hands when it comes to all things tax dispute related.’

‘Giles Salmond is second-to-none when it comes to tax disputes; very practical in his advice, good on costings and great with clients.’

‘Very responsive and hands-on, realistic, and well-measured advice, and highly experienced in all manner of litigation.’

‘This team demonstrates sound judgement and an excellent rapport with clients and counsel. They are very skilled lawyers who provide very well-balanced and grounded advice.’

The standout individuals are David Anderson and Michael Taylor.’

‘Outstanding team of tax technicians.’

‘A very good team. They are cohesive and on top of deadlines. I genuinely look forward to our conferences, too. My favourite team to work with.’

‘David Anderson is cool, calm, and collected. He can always be relied upon for sound advice in difficult situations.’

‘RPC is an absolutely phenomenal firm. It is second-to-none in terms of the full service it can offer to large multinational clients, and small clients alike. It has a broad range of specialisms, particularly in tax, where it can offer value for money.’

‘They are an extremely hard working and disciplined team, with an extraordinary ability to achieve great results for their clients, long before a contentious dispute arises. Even when a contentious dispute arises, they are formidable in trying to secure the best result. They have strategic awareness which is second to none.’

‘Adam Craggs is a master of technical tax. He is gifted and easy to get along with. He really understands the needs of his clients to help them achieve the best outcome he can.’

‘Michelle Sloane provides an absolutely brilliant service in the indirect tax and criminal tax cross-over space. She is a one-stop-shop to ensure that the client’s needs are being met, and that they are insulated from any associated criminal proceedings that may be being considered by HMRC. She is feared for her strategic brilliance, and can outmanoeuvre even the most savvy opponent.’

‘Alice Kemp is the most enthusiastic and hard working individual that a client could hope to have. She is like a blood hound scouting out forensically important evidence that are game changers for her clients.’

‘Outstanding team with excellent knowledge across VAT and other indirect taxes, alongside a wealth of experience in litigating in the Tax Tribunals and appeal courts.’

‘Robert Waterson is a superb strategist and a client favourite with an eye for overall strategy, as well as being all over the detail.’

‘Michelle Sloane is deeply experienced and knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Giles Bark-Jones is a legend. He has seen it all before, so nothing phases him, yet he still seems as driven and hungry as he did 20 years ago.’

‘Giles Bark Jones is a very highly-rated principal of a very successful firm. It provides a first-class service in cases involving VAT and indirect tax and has substantial experience in such cases. There have been notably successful outcomes.’

‘Giles Bark Jones provides exceptional leadership and first-class advice and guidance to clients. Pat Wilson provides really sound advice and has the benefit of years of experience’

‘With a broad range of civil and criminal clients, they are experienced in every aspect of tax and VAT investigations, and are equipped to challenge warrants, as well as advise on the tactics required to efficiently and quickly deal with the stressful impact of such investigations.’

‘Peter Finbow is tough and pragmatic with a wealth of experience.’

‘An extremely dynamic team headed up by Giles Bark-Jones. The team is competitive, thorough, and keen to win and to give the client an all-round good experience’

‘Bark & Co provide an absolutely gold-star service to all of its clients. They combine experience, expertise, and passion to bring about successful results.’

‘Giles Bark-Jones is undoubtedly one of the leading practitioners in the country. A brilliant strategist who knows how to get results.’

‘Macfarlanes has an excellent specialist VAT practice which has deep experience across a range of different sectors.’

‘Chris Mortimer and Jack Slater are the two standout VAT practitioners at Macfarlanes. Chris has a great depth of expertise and he lives and breathes VAT. Jack is technically very sound and extremely responsive and concise in his advice.’

‘The tax team at Macfarlanes are very strong and are always partner led. The team works well as part of the wider legal offering.’

‘Macfarlanes are an important resource across all financial services VAT matters due to an effective mix of technical knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to new commercial issues.’

‘Chris Mortimer is properly recognised as an expert on all financial services VAT matters and is a key resource. Chris has excellent technical knowledge and an unparalleled ability to apply this knowledge creatively to new commercial issues.’

‘Extremely competent VAT specialists and always available to help when you have an urgent request. Very thorough in the analysis to ensure the advice is correct and relevant.’

‘The Macfarlanes LLP VAT practice has always provided excellent advice, guidance, and rounded responses to tricky VAT issues. They respond quickly and deal with all matters with an urgency that allows clients to have complete faith in their ability to deal with the problems that they are posed.’

‘Chris Mortimer and Charishma Bhujohory have proved to be excellent VAT problem solvers who deal with clients in a down to earth manner, even when faced with some very complex VAT matters. They are both extremely knowledgeable, unfailingly polite, and always helpful.’

‘John Meehan is excellent; commercial, accessible, and great to work with.’

‘Michael Ridsdale takes pride in ensuring he knows his client and acts in their best interest. He is approachable, works in strict confidence, is professional, and totally trustworthy.’

‘As national chairman of the VAT Practitioners Group, Michael Ridsdale he is a well-known, well-liked, and well-respected industry figure. He has fantastic technical expertise coupled with impressive attention to detail. He inspires confidence in those working with him.’