Nicola Shaw KC

UK Bar

Nicola Shaw KC is an eminent KC who is experienced in representing both the taxpayer and the Revenue in cases involving residence and domicile issues, the transfer of assets abroad and transfer pricing. She has represented clients at all levels of domestic courts and tribunals, including the Supreme Court, and has also taken cases to the ECJ. She has a broad practice that encompasses both direct and indirect tax expertise.

"Very detailed in her approach and someone with a nice advocacy style."

"One of the best tax advocates of her generation."

"Works very well as part of the wider team and is very good at handling the court."

Nicola Shaw devotes a significant portion of her broad tax practice to indirect tax instructions, regularly representing taxpayers and HMRC in contentious matters, particularly in the area of VAT. She acts for clients at every level of court, including before the CJEU.

"Nicola is the go-to silk for complicated technical VAT disputes."

"Nicola is very logical and highly commercial."

Nicola Shaw KC is an expert in residence and domicile matters. She has acted in a number of high-profile cases involving the transfer of assets abroad legislation, the settlements code and principal private residence relief.

"Nicola Shaw KC is very clever and quick on her feet. She works really well as part of a team and is very client-friendly."

"Nicola Shaw KC is responsive, fast, hugely intelligent and highly personable. A great team player."

"Nicola is one of the go-to KCs in tax disputes. She is sharp on the law and strategy."