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Mishcon de Reya LLP Offices

Mishcon de Reya LLP
AFRICA HOUSE
70 KINGSWAY
LONDON
WC2B 6AH
England
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Leslie Allen

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Work Department

Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Position

Leslie is a partner in the Dispute Resolution focusing on tax litigation and investigations tax. He has over 30 years experience in the conduct of complex disputes and has been responsible for the conduct of high profile litigation at all levels from the Tax Tribunal through to the Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. He has previously worked with HM Customs and Excise Solicitors Office, KPMG and Ernst & Young.

In recent years he has become heavily involved in direct tax disputes ranging from residence to corporation tax disputes. Leslie’s experience includes assisting clients with the increased burden they face in dealing with aggressive tactics employed by the authorities such as dawn raids and investigations.

Career

Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP; Senior Consultant, DLA Piper UK LLP; Partner, Dorsey & Whitney; Director, Ernst & Young

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations

Mishcon de Reya LLP offers a comprehensive tax disputes service for corporate and private clients, with experience in both mediation and litigation. Team lead Robert Hartley covers direct and indirect taxes and handles both personal taxation matters as well as major transfer pricing enquiries. Leslie Allen, who was formerly department head, has over 35 years’ experience in the practice area and is a leading name in indirect tax litigation. Chartered tax adviser Paul Noble advises on cases relating to tax fraud, tax avoidance, and the disclosure of irregularities.

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