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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- ‘Very well-led and efficient team.’
- ‘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.’
- ‘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.’
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