‘Committed, diligent and well resourced’, the corporate tax group at Brabners LLP, led by ’class act’ Dan Stowers, advises on financial crime and contentious tax matters, including complex fraud, POCA litigation, and regulatory investigations. Recent hires, which include Simon Ellis and Sarah Smith, have expanded the group’s capabilities in corporate defence, post-conviction work, and HMRC-related enquiries, acting for a range of individuals, SMEs and corporates.
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Testimonials
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‘The go to tax team in Manchester. Committed, diligent and well resourced. ’
‘Natalia Aguilar is excellent. Very experienced in dealing with HMRC and completely unflappable. A real safe pair of hands.
- 'Dan Stowers is also a class act. He brings white collar/regulatory perspective that really adds value.'
- 'Simon Ellis and Natalia Aguilar both have a first class mind, a keen eye for detail and plenty of practical experience of HMRC appeals.'
- 'I have worked for many years with Simon Ellis and Natalia Aguilar, who are just fabulous. They are pragmatic, client friendly and really know their stuff. They are a formidable team that work hard to get the best results for clients.'
Key clients
- Parul Keshavlal Malde
- Beech Developments Manchester Limited and others
Work highlights
Advised Parul Keshavlal Malde on appeals concerning assessments / penalties relating to VAT and excise duty of circa £25m, with associated freezing injunction.
Assisted Beech Developments Manchester Limited and others in appeals concerning CIS determinations of circa £5m and associated judicial review proceedings.
Practice head
Dan Stowers
Other key lawyers
Simon Ellis; Sarah Smith; Natalia Aguilar