RPC covers tax investigations, litigation, and judicial review cases, with a strong ADR offering. The group benefits from including multiple former HMRC members, lending expertise in the full range of civil and criminal tax procedures. Adam Craggs leads, and has longstanding experience in direct and indirect tax disputes. Craggs is highly active as a thought leader, lecturing and writing extensively on tax matters. Michelle Sloane has key strength in criminal tax matters, and is active on behalf of both individuals and corporates. Harry Smith brings experience working within HMRC, and has broad sector expertise.
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Testimonials
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‘Great team, very experienced and competent. Always reassuring to have their expertise onboard.’
‘Genuine specialists, proactive, and consistently keep you updated on progress.’
‘RPC take charge of difficult issues to allow the group to continue to focus on its day-to-day activities. They are fully committed to their clients' needs and fully understand their clients' businesses.’
'Adam Craggs is very experienced and knows exactly how to deal with HMRC on behalf of clients, including how to lead a large team. Michelle Sloane provides excellent technical advice and leadership, particularly in relation to VAT matters and anything that may have a fraud or criminal angle.'
Key clients
- Frasers Group PLC
- Universal Cycles
- Newcastle United Football Club
- Steven Hoey
- Clipperton & Lloyd
Work highlights
- Acting for Newcastle United FC in relation to a multi-faceted dispute with HMRC stemming from an enquiry into agents' fees that started with a dawn raid.
- Acting for Universal Cycles Limited on a long-running customs matter concerning the application of Anti-Dumping Duty, Customs Duty and VAT on the importation of bicycles from South-East Asia.
- Acting for Stephen Hoey on an appeal to the Supreme Court concerning the tax treatment of employee benefit trusts and the operation of the PAYE system.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Adam Craggs
Other key lawyers
Michelle Sloane; Harry Smith