UK Bar
Tax - London (Bar)
Michael Thomas KC is a taxpayer-side practitioner with a broad-based advisory and contentious tax practice, spanning business tax, indirect taxes and private client matters. He is particularly well versed in property tax matters, including stamp duty, and is an expert on corporate tax and tax treaties. Thomas is notable for the fact that during his first 13 years at the Bar he did not lose a case for either a taxpayer or any party to a civil claim where he had conduct at first instance.
Strengths
"Michael is one of the best advocates out there at the moment and is also very technical."
"I really appreciate Michael's collaborative style; he is good enough to know that he doesn't know everything: the mark of a true tax expert."
Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)
Michael Thomas KC has a broad tax practice that takes in business tax, VAT and private client work. Specialising in representing the taxpayer, he is noted for his particular expertise in property tax.
Strengths
"Michael applies his knowledge of complex tax legislation to commercial transactions well, and always explains his views in a client-friendly manner."
