Tax
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Scotland (Bar)
Band 1
Contact number
(0131) 260 5830Chambers Review
Terra Firma Chambers is capable of advising corporations and high net worth individuals on all manner of direct and indirect tax matters. In litigation the advocates are adept at representing both the individual and the Revenue. Clients praise the "fantastic" barristers for their "collaborative and helpful approach". Members have recently been involved in Moulsdale v. HMRC, a matter that questions as to whether VAT charged land taxation applies under anti-avoidance rules.
Emma Caskie-Potter is practice manager.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The set offers an excellent service."
"The set offers an excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Simpson KC is one of the leaders at the Scottish Tax Bar. His expertise covers all areas of Scottish and English taxation, including cases concerning VAT, national insurance contributions and landfill tax. He is also experienced in Supreme Court proceedings.
"Philip Simpson KC provided strategically sound advice and was able to clearly distil very technically complicated factual and legal points into fantastic outcomes for the client."
"Philip Simpson KC has great knowledge and superb commercial awareness."
Derek Francis runs a practice encompassing advisory and litigation work relating to trusts, inheritance tax, executry and fiduciary duties. He is also qualified as a chartered tax adviser.
Gordon Watt is fast rising as a go-to junior in complex taxation matters. His expertise covers both advisory and contentious briefs, supported by his work as a chartered tax adviser.
"Gordon Watt is extremely adept at dealing with complex tax questions and providing clear advice for clients."