Tax: Contentious
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Macfarlanes has a robust team of litigators with broad knowledge and experience in a range of complex tax disputes. The firm regularly assists corporate and fund clients with cases concerning the tax treatment of transactions and transfers, tax deductions and reliefs, and the application of anti-avoidance rules. The team has further experience in providing advice on group claims.
Work Highlights
- Macfarlanes have been defending Royal Mail in the group litigation brought against it involving circa 300 claimants concerning historic VAT exemptions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have full confidence in their knowledge base and deep understanding of tax matters including the most recent developments."
"Individuals that I have dealt with demonstrate a very detailed knowledge of the complex issues in tax law, and of the HMRC approach and potential implications."
"Macfarlanes have demonstrated a thorough and detailed understanding of all aspects."
"They have a knowledgeable and user-friendly team with a wealth of experience."
"It's clear they expect to deliver a superior service, and they succeed."
"I have full confidence in their knowledge base and deep understanding of tax matters including the most recent developments."
"Individuals that I have dealt with demonstrate a very detailed knowledge of the complex issues in tax law, and of the HMRC approach and potential implications."
"Macfarlanes have demonstrated a thorough and detailed understanding of all aspects."
"They have a knowledgeable and user-friendly team with a wealth of experience."
"It's clear they expect to deliver a superior service, and they succeed."
Notable Practitioners
Gideon Sanitt is head of the tax investigations and disputes practice and has a wealth of experience advising companies, investment funds and individuals on direct and indirect tax disputes.
"Gideon has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and approached difficult matters in a very pragmatic and commercial way, helping us to navigate a complex matter to a good outcome."
"Gideon is a delight to work with and is very knowledgeable on VAT."
"Gideon is very impressive with how easily he assimilates information and then provides a compelling explanation of the application of the legislation to that information."
"He has a good ability to explain issues to a non-expert audience. I enjoyed working with him."
"A great lawyer who deftly guided all aspects of our long-running dispute to 100% success. Gideon is intelligent and commercial, and it was a real pleasure to work with him."