Osborne Clarke LLP‘s tax disputes practice is highly regarded for its expertise in the technology sector, as well as in the off-payroll worker sector, including major disputes in labour supply chains and the gig economy. Ian Hyde is the leader of the group and brings specialist knowledge in the tax issues from the digital economy, gig economy and in regulatory compliance. Jack Prytherch and Frances Lewis are both also notable names within the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pragmatic, clever, and client-orientated. The team are excellent at recognising what the client wants, and finding the most effective way to reach that aim.’

  • ‘Ian Hyde - It's a real pleasure working with Ian. He is acutely aware of the client needs, and a very skilled lawyer.’

  • ‘Very well-led and efficient team.’

  • ‘Ian Hyde is really bright and experienced. His role as a part-time Tribunal judge is also an added advantage for clients in terms of understanding how judges think.’

  • ‘Great service, very prompt in responses. Thorough.’

  • ‘Depth of understanding clearly demonstrated. Tenacious in getting to the bottom of the subject and all nuances of the topic. Passionate about getting the best client results.’

  • ‘There is a shared responsibility about the team - each member takes the initiative, cares about the case and dedicates their all.’

  • ‘I particularly admire the warmth intelligence, perseverance, humour and ability of Ian Hyde. An absolute maestro - clear and good judgment. Fantastic to work with.’

  • 'Unrivalled experience in the contingent labour market - agencies and payroll services. Real experts in those technical areas of employment taxes. The team is trusted by clients from across the sector.'

  • 'Excellent customer service and response, timely commercially relevant advice delivered by a great commercial services team.'

Key clients

  • Churchill Knight
  • UK Finance
  • Veezu
  • Domino's Pizza Group PLC

Work highlights

Advised Churchill Knight & Associates Limited on a tax dispute with HMRC concerning the application of the Managed Service Company tax rules to accountancy service providers.
Advised representatives of the UK banking and financial services industry on the legality of, and potential methods of challenge against, HMRC financial institution notices.

Practice head

Ian Hyde

Other key lawyers

Frances Lewis; Jack Prytherch