Norton Rose Fulbright is well versed in tax disputes before the UK courts and tribunals, as well as in tax authority investigations and negotiations with tax authorities. Dominic Stuttaford and Matthew Hodkin are the duo who oversee the team. Stuttaford is the global head of tax and is regularly litigating before all levels of the UK courts, tribunals and ECJ. Hodkin brings extensive knowledge of the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors to the practice. Ruth Cowley is also an active member of the team.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Matt Hodkin - a first-class tax partner. His technical tax knowledge is unrivalled, as well as his ability to translate the legislation for non-tax colleagues and clients. He understands the client position, what is important to us and any commercial considerations.'

Key clients

  • HSBC
  • Royal Bank of Canada
  • Takeda

Work highlights

Acting for RBC in successfully defending an appeal by HMRC to the UK Supreme Court in relation to a dispute with HMRC concerning the taxation of payments relating to North Sea Oil production.
Acting for HSBC in a restitution claim in the Franked Investment Income Group Litigation Order.
Acting for HSBC in successfully defending two related complex group action fraud claims seeking damages of around £1.7bn.

Practice head

Dominic Stuttaford; Matthew Hodkin

Other key lawyers

Ruth Cowley