The contentious tax offering at A&O Shearman is praised for its thoroughness, covering HMRC negotiations and settlements, tribunal and court proceedings, commercial litigation proceedings and tax investigations. Jointly overseeing the practice is Christopher Harrison, who is well versed in tax investigations, administrative controversies and tax litigation; and Charles Yorke, who is routinely instructed by financial institutions, major oil companies and infrastructure groups. Eve Giles brings significant experience in financial crime investigations involving tax to the practice. Lydia Challen provides a well-rounded understanding of contentious issues regarding corporate tax and structuring matters.
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‘Committed, hardworking team’
‘Highly engaged in the case with excellent technical knowledge’
- 'Very diligent and knowledgeable, robust and clear in their articulation of advocacy positions.'
- 'Lydia Challen was great to work with, very collaborative with us as another set of advisors involved. All over the detail of the client's facts, clever and thoughtful about positioning those facts with HMRC.'
Key clients
- Investec Bank plc
- Lloyds Banking Group
Practice head
Christopher Harrison; Charles Yorke
Other key lawyers
Eve Giles; Lydia Challen