Temple Tax Chambers has a strong reputation for representing taxpayers in complex disputes. Alun James has a strong tax advisory practice, assisting businesses with the tax aspects of transactions such as corporate reorganisations, demergers and share buy-backs. Michael Sherry hosts a broad direct and indirect tax practice, appearing before courts at all levels, while Philip Ridgway is well regarded for his range of capabilities within this area, including the interaction of tax and insolvency law.
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Tax advocate and adviser with experience in all courts including the House of Lords and Supreme Court (including Forde & McHugh; Gray’s Timber; College of Estate Management, Langham v Veltema, Mansworth v Jelley and Hancock v HMRC). He has particular experience with owner managed businesses (hedge fund managers, professional service providers and highly profitable closely held businesses), employment taxation for all sizes of business, tax avoidance and has experience in all areas of taxation.
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He is a former member of the Bar Council and of the ICAEW Council, past Chairman of the Tax Faculty former Treasurer of the ICAEW and is also past president of the Institute of Indirect Tax.
Michael has been general editor of Whiteman and Sherry on Income Tax and Whiteman and Sherry on Capital Gains Tax for many years and he lectures and writes widely.
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- 'Very prompt response from the clerking team, including Cindy Green.'
- 'The clerks are always very professional and helpful.'
- 'The clerks' room is very user-friendly. The clerks have a very good relationship with the barristers they look after.'
- 'Highly respected set, one of the go-to chambers for personal tax advice.'
- 'Temple has a reputation for excellence, and we have always found them very engaging and helpful.'
- 'Temple Tax Chambers is one of the leading chambers on the full spectrum of tax issues. It comprises a number of leading tax barristers.'