
Old Square Tax Chambers‘ private client group covers both advisory and contentious mandates, with notable strength in international matters. Head of chambers James Kessler KC is a leading name on offshore tax matters, and has expertise in trusts and wills. Rory Mullan KC specialises in domicile and residence issues, as well as offshore structures, an area of focus shared by Robert Venables KC. Harriet Brown provides support in contentious and non-contentious private client matters, with a client base of UK and international individuals and families.
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- 'Cliff Holland and his team are the best in the business. Clients and instructing accountants/lawyers are always very well looked after and the quality of service is 100%.'
- 'The clerks were very responsive and easy to deal with.'
- 'They have some really strong KCs.'
- 'The senior clerks are always efficient and responsive.'
- 'Of course one of the leading chambers in tax - great strength in depth and reputation - at the top of their game with individuals who are leading in the field at all levels.'
- 'They have excellent strength in depth, and the junior tenants are all very talented.'
- 'Superb tax set. One of the very best.'
- 'The clerks are responsive, professional, and understand what is important to clients, delivering accordingly.'
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