Tax Counsel

I am a tax barrister specialising in complex HMRC disputes and litigation.

I advise a diverse commercial client base, including lawyers in private practice, regional and national accountancy firms, and domestic and international businesses.

I have particular experience advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses and SMEs facing serious tax disputes.

My practice is litigation-led and strategic. I advise with a view to resolution and finality, grounded in procedural and evidential reality.

I was nominated as Legal 500 Tax Junior of the year 2025.

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Specialist HMRC Disputes Practice

 

My work is focused on disputes where early strategic decisions materially affect the outcome.

HMRC Disputes and Appeals

Strategic advice on disputes where early procedural and evidential decisions materially affect the outcome.

Loan Charge / Remuneration Trust

Advice on HMRC’s revised settlement opportunity, remuneration trust disputes and related appeals/litigation.

HMRC Investigations / COP9

Specialist advice for taxpayers facing serious HMRC investigations, fraud allegations and disclosure decisions.

Discovery Assessments and Penalties

Advice on challenging HMRC assessments, time limits, deliberate conduct allegations and procedural validity.

Landfill Tax Classification and Litigation

Advice on landfill tax disputes, waste classification and Environment Agency related tax exposure.

My work is focused on disputes where early strategic decisions materially affect the outcome.

Who I Act For

  • Businesses facing active HMRC investigations or assessments

  • Professionals and entrepreneurs with complex tax exposure

  • Accountants and advisers seeking specialist litigation input

  • Clients considering appeal, settlement, or judicial review

  • I do not offer general compliance or routine tax planning.

Why Instruct Me

  • Specialist tax barrister with a litigation-focused practice

  • Experienced in dealing directly with HMRC and the Tribunal

  • Clear, realistic advice grounded in evidence and procedure

  • Continuity from initial advice through to litigation


Regulatory Status

  • I am a barrister regulated by the Bar Standards Board and practise from London and Belfast. I am also a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland.

    I accept instructions under the Direct Access scheme where appropriate.

Contact us

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