Andrew Hitchmough KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Star Individuals : Tax: Indirect Tax
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About
Provided by Andrew Hitchmough KC
Practice Areas
VAT
Corporate tax
Customs duties
Career
Andrew specialises in all forms of corporate tax and is widely acknowledged as one of the leading indirect tax silks in the country - a VAT and Excise Duty guru. He has one of the busiest and most impressive VAT and indirect tax practices in the UK, and one of the greatest track records of success.
Recent examples of his prestigious practice include JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Mercy Global Consult (in liquidation), Blackrock Investment Management, Hippodrome Casino, TalkTalk Telecom Limited, London Clubs Management, Rank Group, Hastings Insurance Service Limited, University of Cambridge, Invamed Limited and others, MG Rover Group (in liquidation) and others, Bailie Gifford, Lloyds Banking Group, Harley-Davidson, Poundland Limited and Barclays Services Corporation.
Much sought after as an advisor and advocate, he regularly appears in the First-tier and Upper Tax Tribunal, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
He lectures frequently on tax-related issues.
Professional Memberships
Andrew is a member of:
• VAT Practitioners Group
• Revenue Bar Association
• LCLCBA
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Andrew Hitchmough KC is an indirect tax specialist who attracts attention for his vast expertise in the area. He has represented the taxpayer and HMRC in some of the most high-profile VAT cases of recent years. Hitchmough also has knowledge of the laws surrounding other indirect taxes such as gaming duty, and is noted for excelling in cases that involve banking and accounting law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"An absolute legend. He is amazing."
"Andrew draws on his vast experience and thinks about his cases deeply. He's particularly good at evaluating appeal trajectories."
"A brilliant barrister, who knows an incredible amount. He's a fantastic individual to learn from."
"An absolute legend. He is amazing."
"Andrew draws on his vast experience and thinks about his cases deeply. He's particularly good at evaluating appeal trajectories."
"A brilliant barrister, who knows an incredible amount. He's a fantastic individual to learn from."
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