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Kennedys' customs and excise group regularly advises notable names from the retail, gambling, and transport sectors on excise duty assessment appeals, HMRC negotiations, and fraud investigations, as well as regulatory compliance, litigation, and enforcement risks. The team’s capabilities to handle both contentious and non-contentious mandates, as well as its cross-border experience, continue to attract new clients, further cementing its presence in the logistics and financial solutions industries. Andy Brown sits at the helm of the practice and specialises in international tax disputes and investigations. He is supported by Chris Young, who stands out for his experience representing businesses in HMRC disputes and criminal proceedings. The department also benefits from new addition Ben Williams, who joined from HMRC in October 2024 and also concentrates on tax disputes with HMRC.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent team - great technical knowledge and provides fantastic client and professional support.'
- 'Andy Brown, Chris Young - fantastic lawyers who work tirelessly, always deliver for the client.'
Key clients
- B&M Retail
- Betindex Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Betindex Limited in its appeal to the First-tier Tax Tribunal in which it successfully argued that HMRC has the power under section 165(3) Finance Act 2014 to agree non-standard accounting periods with retrospective application.