UK Bar
Tax - London (Bar)
John Brinsmead-Stockham KC has an established reputation having worked on a number of significant tax cases in recent years, including big-value litigation and matters which set important precedents. He is equally skilled at taking on advocacy and advisory roles, and acts for both HMRC and taxpayers in cases involving matters such as capital gains tax and corporation tax appeals.
Strengths
"An excellent man to go to if you've tied yourself up in knots trying to understand a problem. He hacks his way through the wild wood and finds a practical way forward."
Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)
John Brinsmead-Stockham KC is a go-to counsel for HMRC, with additional experience of acting for the taxpayer. He is particularly well equipped to handle complex VAT litigation. He also has extensive experience in managing customs duty cases of impressive complexity.
Strengths
"Extremely thorough - he's someone who leaves no stone unturned."
"John has an excellent manner with clients and a great ability to explain complex ideas in a straightforward way, which works well in court."
