Tax: Private Client

Devereux has established a solid reputation for having a set of experienced private client tax lawyers.

"All the Devereux barristers I have instructed this year are superb practitioners in the field and more than capable of dealing with the most legally and factually complex cases."

"Whether we are utilising a KC, a senior-junior or a junior-junior, Devereux's ability to handle complex and/or sophisticated matters is, for me, unrivalled."

"The depth of knowledge and the helpful clerks make Devereux a pleasure to deal with. The team has expanded into one of the best sets in London for tax."

Felicity Cullen KC is often instructed to represent wealthy individuals in tax cases. Cullen has a very strong corporate tax practice and often represents high net worth business owners and entrepreneurs. "Felicity Cullen is at the very top for all of these matters."

Marika Lemos is experienced in representing high net worth individuals in various tax-related matters. Lemos also acts for the Revenue on tax litigation matters. "Marika Lemos is really great with clients, and also gets stuck in to the detail of complicated facts and law." "Marika works and thinks like lightning and leaves others in her wake. There is no nonsense when dealing with Marika, you know where you stand from the outset and she never fails to deliver." "Marika is an excellent barrister and extremely strong in all areas."

Akash Nawbatt KC is highlighted for his experience acting for the Revenue. Nawbatt is well known for residence and domicile matters in particular. "Akash Nawbatt KC does an awful lot of cases for HMRC."

Aparna Nathan KC has a very strong tax litigation practice, appearing both for taxpayers and the Revenue before the tax courts. Nathan has been involved in several of the leading private client tax cases in recent years. "Aparna Nathan KC is simply phenomenal." "Aparna Nathan KC has been our go-to counsel on complex tax matters for a number of years. She is an effective communicator with outstanding knowledge."

Barrie Akin has a respected tax practice. Akin is a chartered accountant as well as a barrister, and he is experienced in advising on offshore taxation and non-domiciled clients. "Barrie Akin has a deep knowledge of tax and good manner with clients." "Barrie Akin provides solid advice on complex matters." "Barrie Akin has the ability to properly address and answer my instructions, comprehensively. He's got the brains and makes it easier to do my job. I don't go to anyone else."

Rebecca Murray has a strong tax advisory and litigation practice. Murray handles personal and corporate taxes as well as indirect taxation matters, and before qualifying as a barrister was a chartered tax adviser at an accounting firm. "Rebecca Murray is a very able counsel, well liked by clients and able to work in a collaborative way with other counsel and advisers."

Christopher Stone KC is particularly highlighted for his Revenue work. Stone is an accomplished and experienced tax litigator, with particular expertise in residence and domicile matters. "He is a leading junior and is extremely bright. He has a strength in working for HMRC and also for the taxpayer. He has an unusually good perception from both sides." "Chris's written and oral advocacy skills are excellent, and the advice he provides is clear and pragmatic. Chris is hard-working, approachable and also has a great manner with clients." "Chris Stone KC is incredibly hard-working, incredibly bright, and is doing a lot of hard work. He's just taken silk, and he deserves it."