I am a director in Contentious Tax with a varied practice across direct and indirect taxes, from income tax and CGT to ATED and VAT.
I advise on HMRC powers, investigations, enquiries and penalties in civil and criminal matters, disputes before the Tax Tribunals, High Court litigation that involves tax, and the tax risk associated with key business decisions. I have specialist expertise in claims concerning the alleged professional negligence of tax advisors, judicial reviews of HMRC decisions, and disputes that involve elements of mistake and rectification.
In short, if something has gone wrong with your tax, I use all of the available tools to protect your position and secure the best commercial solution for your strategic goals.
My clients include HNW and UHNW individuals, partnerships, funds, multi-nationals and FTSE-listed companies, for whom I have litigated cases at all levels of the UK tax tribunal and civil court system, from the First-tier Tax Tribunal to the Supreme Court. I also have extensive experience utilising different forms of ADR to successfully settle disputes with both HMRC and commercial counterparties.
Recent matters have focused on the taxation of partnerships, LLPs and their members, the consequences of investing in tax planning structures (particularly within the film and renewable energy sectors), and the liability of advisors for historic tax advice.
I also advise on wider international and European tax issues, including the residence and domicile status of HNW individuals, the cross-border exchange of information and transfer pricing disputes. I am also a qualified Solicitor Advocate.
What others say…
Ben is a rising star and already an outstanding lawyer. He shows technical brilliance, he's on top of every detail and he has a great client manner.
Ben often condenses complex information and he is completely on top of highly complex tax litigation.
In all my time engaging external lawyers, I can't remember a better service.
