Pump Court Tax Chambers handles tax matters covering both onshore and offshore advisory and litigation work. William Massey KC continues to stand out in issues related to the taxation of trusts, land and landed estates. David Yates KC led Calypso Blaj on behalf of HMRC in Beard v HMRC concerning the tax treatment of distributions from a Jersey company.
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Position
Calypso joined Chambers as a full tenant on 7th October 2020 after completing her twelve-month pupillage. She accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ practice including personal tax, corporate tax, VAT, stamp taxes, customs duties and international tax. Calypso is qualified to accept instructions under the Public Access Scheme.
Career
2019-2020 – Pupillage, Pump Court Tax Chambers
2017-2018 – Judicial Assistant, Court of Appeal
2017 – Called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn)
Languages
French (fluent)
Education
2016-2017 – BPP Law School – BPTC (Very Competent)
2015-2016 – City University – GDL (Distinction)
2011-2015 – Keble College, University of Oxford – French BA
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