Drawing on the firm’s wider expertise in dispute resolution, criminal ligation and private client, Kingsley Napley LLP creates a formidable tax disputes and investigations offering. Waqar Shah is responsible for leading the practice and ‘is particularly well versed in matters concerning VAT disputes, or tax investigations’. David Sleight is an active member of the team and also a go-to for tax fraud related issues. Krishna Mahajan is a highly appreciated member of the team for her knowledge of tax fraud, voluntary and promoted disclosure and indirect tax.
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‘Kingsley Napley (Tax Litigation and investigation) is a practice capable of dealing with complicated, time-consuming or even sometimes, potentially life-changing tax matters.'
- 'Being a local law firm, Kingsley Napley is unique by having a strong capacity understanding and dealing with its international clients.'
‘Waqar Shah (Partner) has showed strong accountability, responsibility throughout my case.
‘I have been instructed by Kingsley Napley on a number of cases and am really impressed by their team. Collectively, they have a wealth of experience across a wide range of areas. They are extremely nice to work with - hard-working and very responsive.’
‘Waqar Shah leads the team, and I think is a standout operator. He is very experienced, has an instinctive sense for litigation strategy, and clients love him. Krishna Mahajan is also great. Extremely bright and hard-working, she is a star in the making.’
‘Kingsley Napley has an industry-leading approach to collaboration. They have recently introduced a partnership with an AI based knowledge sharing tool, which is expected to make their ability to share information within the firm even more efficient.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Waqar Shah
Other key lawyers
David Sleight; Krishna Mahajan