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 , while in February 2026 Matthew Donmall was appointed to the First Tier Tribunal bench.
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Leading Silks
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Leading Juniors
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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.'
Isabel McArdle
‘Always well prepared, makes excellent points, and very knowledgeable.'
Laura Inglis
'Laura is a first-rate tax lawyer - she has the unusual ability to explain tax law in a way that makes it understandable to mere mortals.'