Tax: Indirect Tax
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 2
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(020) 7813 8000Chambers Review
A widely respected chambers recognised for the strength of its indirect tax expertise. Members here act in cases relating to VAT recovery disputes, judicial reviews, the application of EU VAT law, MTIC fraud, and customs and excise duties, among others. They are able to support clients with cases at all levels of the domestic court system, and also appear in the ECJ and the ECtHR. The set represents a wide variety of taxpayer clients, including public and private entities, and also acts on behalf of HMRC. Members here appeared in News UK v HMRC, an importance case for media organisations who wish to charge for access to electronic content and wish to apply zero-rating.
Joe Ferrigno is the senior clerk.
Notable Practitioners
Roderick Cordara KC is an indirect tax specialist highly praised by market commentators for his advocacy and expertise. He has featured in some of the most significant indirect tax cases in recent years, particularly those concerning complex VAT issues, and has appeared before the Supreme Court and the ECJ.
"He is a legend in this space and a real client favourite."
"A first rate advocate with a very sharp mind. He's a real pleasure to appear against, because he's really very courteous to all and brilliant to watch."
David Scorey KC is a distinguished silk whose extensive indirect tax expertise is encompassed within an impressive commercial practice. He is particularly commended by market observers for his litigation skills in complex VAT and MTIC fraud cases. Scorey represents clients in the Supreme Court, the CJEU and the ECtHR.
"David is extremely smart, very knowledgeable and someone who presents exceptionally well in court."
"David is strategically aware and a very effective communicator."
Edward Brown has acted in a number of high-profiles cases in tribunals and before the appellate courts, including the Supreme Court. His clients include
all of the big four accountancy firms, as well as specialist tax firms.
Edward Brown is a highly experienced trial barrister with notable expertise in VAT-related cases.
"Edward is switched on, pragmatic and user-friendly. He's understated but super smart with it."
Ranked Barristers at
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