Fieldfisher‘s ’excellent litigation experience’ in the contentious tax domain spans tax disclosures, enquiries, lobbying, ADR, tribunal litigation, appeals, judicial reviews, restitution and rectification claims and EU litigation. George Gillham sits at the head of the practice and is highly regarded for his skills in managing tax enquiries, disclosures and litigation following his time as a former IR tax inspector. Philippe Freund is routinely instructed on international tax enquiries, and Siobhan Gillespie regularly gets involved in disputes involving both direct and indirect taxes. Matthew Sharp departed to Brown Rudnick LLP in March 2024
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‘Great technical ability, combined with very good client skills.’
‘George Gillham is a pleasure to be instructed by - amiable and calm.'
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Practice head
George Gillham
Other key lawyers
Philippe Freund; Siobhan Gillespie; Christopher Kientzler; Ben Webster