‘We dealt with Alan Sinyor on a particular VAT matter. The whole matter went very smoothly from first contact until the end. He always responded in good time, we had a few phone calls with him where he heard our views and he was clear with his responses.’

‘Alan Sinyor stands out as a truly outstanding VAT advisor. He is always available to help us with our VAT issues. His technical skills are first rate and he is very client-friendly. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.’

‘The team are very efficient and forthcoming and quick to respond.’

‘Alan Sinyor has been our adviser on various VAT issues. I found that Alan grasped the situation and came up with clear decisive and well thought through advise. Alan is forwarding thinking and outstanding in his clarity.’

‘Alan Sinyor leads the VAT team. He is exceptionally good – a real VAT veteran who looks at all problems from a creative perspective. The VAT team works well with the litigation team, deferring to them at appropriate statues in any dispute.’

‘Kate Ison is fiercely practical and not afraid to change tack if that is what the case requires. Many lack the courage to do so.’

‘Alan Sinyor has distinguished himself with extraordinary talents & decades-long experience in VAT & Indirect tax specialism. He has dual qualifications as a chartered accountant and barrister/solicitor. That certainly shine through the high confidence and sharp precision with which he delivers legal advice and technical expertise.’

‘Alan Sinyor is an expert VAT advisor whose advice is always practical, precise, timely and honest. His consistent professionalism, good judgement and collaborative nature have earned him the trust and admiration of our entire team.’

‘The Eversheds VAT & indirect tax team is a class act headed by Giles Salmond with highly competent experts in all indirect taxes. The team has a broad range of industry expertise and the quality of their work inspires confidence in clients – great to work with in all respects.’

‘I have dealt most with Giles Salmond and Ed Griffiths who are exceptionally bright tax lawyers with good negotiating skills and a sound grasp of case strategy. They are a fantastic both technically and tactically.’

‘The VAT and indirect tax practice were engaged as part of a transaction to acquire a portfolio of UK leased property assets. They come across as an integrated group and the hand off between property and tax lawyers seemed to be pretty seamless.’

‘PwC has great strength in depth in all areas of direct and indirect tax litigation. They work with teams of highly skilled individuals who complement each other. They are prepared to discuss billing arrangements.’

‘Fantastic team. So efficient, knowledgeable, and a genuine pleasure to work with.’

‘Impressive portfolio of clients.’

‘David Anderson is a highly capable solicitor, who always knows the strategic angle to a case.’

‘Prinal Nathwani is excellent on technical tax analysis and is very good at seeking mediated solutions.’

‘David Anderson and Prinal Nathwani are truly outstanding. It is a joy to work with them.’

‘Great expertise and imaginative and innovative solutions and approaches to tax litigation.’

‘Robert Waterson is the stand-out partner here. Technically brilliant and marvellously understated but relentlessly committed to the client’s cause.’

‘This is a team which is able to look at its indirect tax practice in a broad context: customs, direct tax, white collar crime and governance are all within its compass. As tax compliance becomes increasingly important in the boardroom they so their value to clients increases.’

‘Adam Craggs brings a wealth of experience to the team and is an excellent leader.’

‘Robert Waterson is an exceptional lawyer as is Michelle Sloane. They work together very effectively and are strong and articulate communicators. They choose their points carefully and fight to win.’

‘Bark&Co has an excellent tax litigation and VAT department which complements its other teams, making them a fantastic all round firm.’

‘The firm has great strength and depth. I would wish to single out Giles Bark-Jones who remains the backbone of the firm and very much in control of the whole show. He is an excellent lawyer and very much the powerhouse that drives the firm forward and ensures that it provides the excellent quality of service that it does.’

‘Patricia Wilson has great experience and has a marvellous manner with clients and goes the extra mile for them, putting in a huge amount of effort.’

‘Bark & Co has huge experience in representing clients facing investigations (and subsequent civil and criminal proceedings) into their tax affairs. They have real strength in depth amongst the team, and my experience is that they provide a first rate service.’

‘Giles Bark-Jones is still one of the real heavyweights. He is actively involved in client management and providing high-level strategic and tactical advice. Clients really know that he is on their side..

‘Peter Finbow is someone who provides a reassuring presence in any case. He has excellent instincts, and is adept at spotting and resolving issues long before they become a problem.’

‘Maria Stalbow gets under the skin of a case and has a knack of getting straight to the heart of the case. Clients like her and she’s always on top of the detail.

‘Pat Wilson is someone who clients love because they can see that she genuinely cares and will never rest until she has chased down every detail and turned over every stone in her clients’ case.’

‘Very responsive, even on minor matters. Able to put across technical matters in straightforward language and commercial in approach.’

‘Cohesive team who clearly understand the subject matter and can work across the different practice areas.’

‘Chris Mortimer and Charishma Bhujohory will make themselves available and turnaround queries quickly, even where time isn’t of the essence. Chris, although relatively young has a wide breadth of knowledge and having started out in the Big 4 previously is very comfortable with the numbers side of things/VAT return process and preparation, which is a plus.’

‘Primary contact is Chris Mortimer. Personable, accessible, responsive and practical in his advice – it is reassuring to know Chris is on hand whenever you need him.’

‘The individuals I worked with were clearly very bright and as well as being technically strong and knowledgeable.’

‘Experienced and engaged with excellent availability, and always putting us as the client first. Overall they feel like a very safe pair of hands who I trust.’

‘I have worked on cross-border deals with James Hill and Kitty Swanson and they are knowledgeable, responsive, commercially minded –  James in particular is an extremely calm presence during high-stress times. They also fill me with confidence in their ability to tackle any issue and they have good international reach.’

‘Very personable, great communication and values’

‘Michael Ridsdale – excellent partner on all levels, trustworthy and very knowledgeable’

‘The team includes one of the VAT and property experts in the country and a person who is very experienced and knowledgeable in SDLT issues. The aforementioned VAT expert regularly liaises with HMRC on this area of VAT law and its application to transactions, helping to formulate HMRC Policy.’

‘The team at Wedlake Bell is dominated by one individual – Mike Ridsdale. Mike’s is one of those names that anyone involved with VAT would recognise instantly. He is a former national chair of the VAT Practitioners Group, and lectures regularly on current issues. He has earned universal respect from colleagues, clients, and competitors. A star individual in his field if ever their was one.’

‘I particularly appreciate the personal service that we receive, which is thoughtful, bespoke to our particular needs and always practical. The firm has access to individuals with deep expertise and with an extremely customer-focused approach. Other firms I have issued also exhibit these characteristics but not consistently in combination.’

‘The individuals I deal with are responsive and friendly. I never feel I am encroaching on their time or that my questions are inappropriate. The individuals I have been especially impressed with are Mike Ridsdale.’