The tax disputes and investigations group at RPC is routinely instructed in large tax litigation cases, group litigations and group association cases. Its expertise also extends to HMRC investigations for HNWIs and judicial review proceedings for both corporates and individuals. Adam Craggs sits at the head of the practice and draws on extensive direct and indirect tax disputes resolution expertise, notably in HMRC’s ADR process. Michelle Sloane is a highly regarded member of the team for her knowledge of VAT and customs and excise duty disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Adam was incredibly empathetic to our case and as reassuring as he could be given the circumstances. I haven’t any experience of anyone to compare to, but I would not want to try anyone else either.'
- 'The team are very organised and were complimented on their excellent bundles in a recent hearing.'
- 'Adam Craggs is approachable and great to work with. He responds quickly to any queries and has a calm and pragmatic approach to issues as they arise.'
- 'Great team, highly supportive with a diverse range of skills.'
- 'Friendly, approachable and very helpful when dealing with difficult matters.'
- 'Superb strength in depth. One of the few firms where the associates really stand out as stars of the future.'
- 'Simply, they can be trusted and there is no alternative to that.'
- 'Practical, knowledgeable and dependable.'
- 'Adam Craggs and Michelle Sloane. Those two are superb at the partner level.'
- 'One of the few firms where the associates really stand out as stars of the future.'
Key clients
- Universal Cycles
- Newcastle United Football Club
- Clipperton & Lloyd
- Local Fuel Limited
- Gourmet Classic Limited
Work highlights
Acted for a private individual in a £13m+ dispute with HMRC.
Acting for Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC) in its multi-faceted dispute with HMRC stemming from an enquiry into agents' fees.
Acted for Gourmet Classic Limited in its successful appeals against HMRC's excise duty assessments concerning cooking alcohol products.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Adam Craggs
Other key lawyers
Michelle Sloane