The ‘world class’ tax litigation practice at Macfarlanes LLP is well-equipped to advise on a full spectrum of contentious tax matters, including tax risk management, judicial review, transfer pricing, settlements, insured tax risks, tax administration and private client tax matters. Gideon Sanitt leads the team with a ’wealth of experience of HMRC behaviour and negotiation’. Sophie Rhind is a key feature of the team and brings expertise in judicial review matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Really strong - a great mix of expertise.’
‘Gideon Sanitt, great to work with, deep knowledge.'
Key clients
- Royal Mail Group Limited (Royal Mail)
- CDC Administration LLP
Work highlights
Advising Royal Mail in the group litigation brought against it involving circa 300 Claimants who argue that postal services supplied to them by Royal Mail from the 1970s onwards were not exempt from VAT.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Gideon Sanitt
Other key lawyers
Sebastian Prichard Jones; Sophie Rhind; Jackelyn West; Victoria Braid