‘Go-to set for tax’ Pump Court Tax Chambers holds ’some of the finest minds in the business’, with expertise in the full scope of advisory and contentious private client matters, including offshore work. William Massey KC is a key name for inheritance tax, with a practice which covers issues relating to trusts, land, and landed estates. James Rivett KC has strength in offshore taxation, and has represented prominent individuals in contentious tax matters. Kevin Prosser KC has significant litigation experience, including recently appearing in the Upper Tribunal on behalf of hedge fund HFFX concerning the taxation of individual member’s profits. Elizabeth Wilson KC maintains a practice in property relief and estate planning, with a growing offering in trusts. Emma Chamberlain is highly regarded in trust and tax work, with a client base of both UK and foreign domiciliaries.
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- 'We have been working with John Poyser, who we have found to be excellent and incredibly helpful. He makes himself available, deals with matters quickly and makes good recommendations of available barristers.'
- 'Bruno Antoniotti is particularly efficient.'
- 'Pump Court Tax Chambers are the go-to set for tax.'
- 'Pump Court Tax Chambers is without doubt the go-to tax chambers for high value/complex private client advice.'
- 'They are very good to deal with.'
- 'Excellent chambers with some of the finest minds in the business.'
- 'Excellent and led by a very good senior clerk.'
- 'Top tax set in London.'
- 'Above and beyond service from clerks.'
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