Pump Court Tax Chambers

David is an experienced litigator and adviser who is known for being "an absolutely exceptional barrister who combines excellent intellect with a down-to-earth and friendly approach". David’s practice covers a wide range of tax law areas and related fields:

• Personal tax
• Corporation tax
• International tax disputes/investment agreement arbitration
• VAT
• Public law (particularly tax related)
• Professional Negligence (particularly tax related)

In addition to the above, David regularly advises on the tax aspects of divorce and the taxation of damages awards/settlement agreements. In terms of tax advice, David's sector experience is wider ranging including:

• Financial institutions and general commercial
• Private clients and hedge funds
• Sports clubs and sports professionals
• Professional firms
• Charities

David’s full profile, including details of his areas of specialism and recent cases, can be found here: David Yates KC | Pump Court Tax Chambers

March 2019 – QC

September 2017 – Appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown – “A” panel

March 2013 – Appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown – “B” panel

March 2009 – Appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown – “C” panel

Called: 2004 (Lincoln’s Inn)

Revenue Bar Association

Chancery Bar Association

Professional Negligence Bar Association

Sep 1998 – Jun 2001: Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge BA Classics (1st)

Oct 2002 – Jun 2003: City University, Diploma in Law (Commendation). Awarded Lord Haldane Scholarship by Lincoln’s Inn

Oct 2003 – Jun 2004: Inns of Court School of Law, Bar Vocational Course (Very Competent). Awarded Lord Denning Scholarship by Lincoln’s Inn