Tax: Indirect Tax

Howard Watkinson has significant experience of handling cases concerning a wide variety of VAT issues. He is also expert in civil and criminal fraud cases associated with VAT and Excise and Customs duties.

"Howard is a superb advocate, who is highly intelligent. He is a fighter and he doesn't give up."

"Howard provides excellent service levels and delivers great advice and assistance in cases concerning highly complex and sophisticated areas of tax law."

Joshua Carey has notable expertise in VAT-related cases, having previously worked as a tax lawyer in the VAT department at HMRC. As a barrister, Joshua has appeared before the Upper Tribunal in cases concerning self-assessment and the proper approach to 'reasonable excuse' in all penalty cases.

"Joshua has built up a good deal of experience, which he puts to good use. He's particularly good at keeping things simple."

"His skills puts him in an exceptional position to help clients meet high-stakes challenges. He's very good at solving the most complex tax disputes and achieving the clients' goals successfully."

"Joshua is really committed and gives everything his all."

Marika Lemos has a strong indirect tax practice and frequently represents HMRC and taxpayers in novel indirect tax cases. She has appeared in a range of cases concerning stamp duty, VAT and payroll taxes.

"Marika is very, very well regarded, particularly by her opponents, as she's as straight as an arrow."

"Marika is a very capable senior barrister, who is very responsive. Her written work is very good and she's strong on the technical aspects of cases."

"Marika is an absolute pleasure to deal with."

David Bedenham is a valued junior specialising in indirect tax matters, including cases involving fraud allegations. He is experienced in acting for HMRC and the taxpayer in VAT and customs and excise duties cases.

"He forcefully presents well-gauged arguments."

"David is a fantastic advocate, who is very user-friendly."

Max Schofield has written extensively on VAT tax issues and frequently advises and litigates cases concerning not only VAT but other indirect taxes such as SDLT, Excise Duties and Remote Gaming Duty.

"Max is very user-friendly and highly knowledgeable when it comes to all things tax-related."

"He's been on some chunky pieces of work and has amply demonstrated that he has all the skills required to handle them."

Rebecca Murray has a broad tax litigation and advisory practice with substantial experience of VAT-related matters as well as judicial review cases.

"Rebecca studied voluminous documents in the case in order to fully understand every nook and cranny of the client's position. She then expertly identified the key points that played in our favour."

"She's great at dealing with difficult situations. However fraught matters get, she never rises to the provocations of the other side, but instead approaches her case with maturity and sound judgement."