Acting for both the taxpayer and HMRC, 1 Crown Office Row is well regarded for its handling of judicial reviews involving public law challenges concerning aspects of tax administration. Owain Thomas KC represents HMRC and taxpayers in wide range of indirect tax matters such as VAT, customs duties, and landfill tax. . Natasha Barnes advised a potential claimant on a proposed judicial review of the introduction of VAT on independent school fees, while. Edward Waldegrave appeared in Barclays Services Corporation v HMRC, a case on VAT grouping in the financial services sector. Laura Inglis joined from Gray's Inn Tax Chambers.
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Testimonials
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- '1 Crown Office Row is a very professional chambers. The clerks are helpful and responsive, and ensure any requests are dealt with efficiently. Other barristers and KCs at this chambers are also of a very high calibre.'
- 'This Chambers has built up a strong reputation for VAT specialist counsel and is often instructed by both HMRC and private clients.'
- 'Great strength in depth and masters of a broad range of public matters.'
- 'A first-rate set of Chambers.'
- '1COR is increasingly prominent in the tax field, combining high-level expertise and a very approachable manner.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Sarabjit Singh KC
‘Sab is an exquisite choice of barrister for both technical tax matters and questions of public law. He is hands-on, user-friendly and can walk a court through the substance and technical detail of a matter in a manner that belies his year of call. Highly recommended and astute gentleman.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Edward Waldegrave
‘Really good and thorough, a brilliant advocate and cross-examiner. Hugely knowledgeable.’
Natasha Barnes
‘Superb. Natasha is bright, diligent, drafts excellently and is always really well-prepared. A great advocate and cross-examiner. A real pleasure to work with, clients love her.'
Gideon Barth
A highly skilled operator, able to punch well above his call would suggest in tax. He is driven, intelligent and very practical in his advice.'
Matthew Donmall
Laura Inglis
Isabel McArdle
‘Always well prepared, makes excellent points, and very knowledgeable.'