Monckton Chambers routinely acts for both the taxpayer and HMRC with extensive experience in VAT and other indirect taxes. Melanie Hall KC is well-regarded for her expertise in domestic VAT issues and offshore membership of UK VAT groups. Valentina Sloane KC has continued to represent Bolt, in the case of Bolt v HMRC, which has now been heard in the Upper Tribunal - a test-case as far as the application of VAT to ride-hailing in the UK. Brendan McGurk KC advises Friends of the Earth in a dispute with HMRC as to if its charitable division's financial contributions to its campaigning arm are a non-taxable grant or a taxable supply of services.
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Leading Silks
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Valentina Sloane KC
Philip Moser KC
George Peretz KC
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Brendan McGurk KC
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