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Tax litigation and investigations

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Stewarts Law LLP

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Considered by clients as ‘one of the best tax litigation teams around’, Stewarts Law LLP is regularly involved in disputes with HMRC about primary tax liability, as well as disputes with commercial parties to claim back losses. David Pickstone sits at the head of the practice and specialises in direct tax, environmental taxes and commercial tax litigation. Giles Salmond is well known for VAT, customs duties and other indirect tax disputes against HMRC. Matthew Greene is experienced in litigation before the tax tribunal and higher courts, as well as in negotiating settlements with HMRC.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent strength in depth across all areas of tax’

  • ‘David Pickstone - versatility and strategic and commercial insight and awareness’

  • ‘I regard them as one of the best tax litigation teams around. I have recommended that clients use them, especially when they have related commercial issues, because they can handle the all-round needs of a client.’

  • ‘Matt Greene is exceptionally clever, concise in his drafting and astute and alert to particular complex issues, and able to find solutions. He is brilliant.’

  • ‘James Le Gallais (Partner) - very astute, excellent strategic sense, commercially-minded, skilful negotiator, strong client relationship-builder. Adam Jacobs (Senior Associate) - technically excellent, completely on top of masses of detailed factual material, very strong strategic overview, charming, easy to work with.’

  • ‘Excellent experience in a unique setting.’

  • ‘David is a market leader.’

  • 'An excellent firm with all the expertise required, they are simple to deal with, efficient and to the point.'

  • 'David Pickstone and Anastasia Nourescu are exceptional individuals who are knowledgeable partners who provide excellent service while dealing with complex matters. They have a wonderful talent of explaining issues and dealing with them in a timely and efficient manner.'

  • 'Matthew Greene had a significant impact when involved, due to his reputation.'

Key clients

  • Singleton Birch Limited and FCC Recycling UK Limited

Work highlights

Acting for Singleton Birch Limited and FCC Recycling UK Limited, two waste management companies, in a tribunal appeal against a £10m assessment to landfill tax.

Practice head

David Pickstone

Other key lawyers

Matthew Greene; Anastasia Nourescu; Giles Salmond; Adam Jacobs; James Le Gallais