Tax: Contentious: Fraud
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Provided by BCL Solicitors LLP
BCL acts in investigations, prosecutions and civil litigation involving HMRC, regularly working alongside eminent tax and accountancy practices. BCL has substantial expertise in litigating allegations of ineffective tax avoidance and tax evasion, negotiating settlements, and monitoring/ challenging the use by HMRC of its wide-ranging powers.
Chambers Review
BCL Solicitors has a pre-eminent business crime practice well known for defending clients against significant tax fraud allegations. The firm possesses an outstanding track record of defending clients facing HMRC investigations. The team represents an array of high-profile clients, including senior executives in the banking and asset management industries.
Strengths
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"The BCL team are astute and well versed in handling complex and sensitive matters."
"The team will always seek to ensure that the client is aware of the extent of HMRC powers. The team are very responsive, including at very short notice."
"The BCL team are astute and well versed in handling complex and sensitive matters."
"The team will always seek to ensure that the client is aware of the extent of HMRC powers. The team are very responsive, including at very short notice."
Notable Practitioners
Harry Travers has extensive experience representing high net worth individuals and senior executives facing high-stakes tax fraud investigations. He also guides clients through Code of Practice 9 investigations and allegations of serious tax evasion.
"Harry is outstanding, with a strong tax background."
"Harry would be my first port of call. I think super highly of him."
Greg Mailer represents clients in civil and criminal fraud investigations. He is notable for his work on Code of Practice 9 cases.
"Greg is very responsive, he goes above and beyond, and his advice is valuable."
"Greg is well respected and astute in dealing with complex tax fraud allegations."
"Greg is incredibly knowledgeable and a lovely person to work with."
John Binns frequently advises clients in relation to tax fraud and tax evasion cases. He is recognised as a highly skilled practitioner who is able to assist with sensitive and complex matters.
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