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About
Provided by Philip Baker KC
Practice Areas
All forms of revenue law, with particular specialisations in: international taxation (both corporate and private client, and government advisory work) with a particular interest in double taxation conventions; in EU law; and in taxation and human rights (especially the ECHR). Philip has recently decided to no longer take on a leading role in tax litigation (partly due to the slow place at which tax cases pass through the UK courts) but is happy to join a litigation team as support member, and to act as an expert. He maintains a very active advisory practice in all areas of taxation (from which he has no current plans to retire).
Career
1979-87, lecturer, SOAS, London University. 1987-present, Barrister. Founder member of Field Court Tax Chambers
Professional Memberships
Barrister, Grays Inn (1979), KC (2002); visiting professor, Oxford University; senior visiting fellow, IALS, University of London; Current Chair, IFA (UK Branch); Member, International Tax Sub-Committee, Law Society; Member, Exchequer Secretary's Tax Professionals Forum.
Publications
'Double Taxation Conventions' (3rd edn, looseleaf, 2001). Editor, International Tax Law Reports.
Personal
Educated: Emmanuel College, Cambridge (MA); Balliol College, Oxford (BCL); University College, London (LLM); SOAS, London (PhD); London Business School (MBA). Married, three children. Awarded OBE, July 1997.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Philip Baker KC has a particular focus on international and EU tax law, and expertise in corporate and private client matters. He is well versed in tax matters concerning corporation tax and often acts in cases before the ECJ.
Philip Baker KC is particularly highlighted for his focus on international tax treaty matters. Baker is widely considered to be a leading silk on international tax and double taxation matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Philip Baker KC is the best international tax barrister around."
"He is admired and respected for his level of service and expertise."
"Very wise and highly respected."
"Philip Baker KC is the best international tax barrister around."
"He is admired and respected for his level of service and expertise."
"Very wise and highly respected."
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