Ranking tables
Tax: Contentious | Global
UK
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Paul FarmerJoseph Hage Aaronson LLP
Band 1
Helen Buchanan Freshfields11 Years Ranked
Jason Collins DLA Piper LLP11 Years Ranked- Graham Aaronson KC KCJoseph Hage Aaronson LLP
- Leslie AllenMishcon de Reya LLP
- Liesl FichardtQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Simon WhiteheadJoseph Hage Aaronson LLP
Band 2
- Rupert Shiers Hogan Lovells11 Years Ranked
- Adam CraggsRPC
- Amanda Brown KCKPMG Law UK
- David PickstoneStewarts
- George GillhamFieldfisher
- Gideon SanittMacfarlanes LLP
- Giles SalmondStewarts
- Kate IsonBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Mark WhitehousePwC Legal Business Solutions
- Michael AndersonJoseph Hage Aaronson LLP
Band 3
- David Jamieson Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
- Jessica Eden Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
- Patrick O'Gara Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
Stuart Walsh DLA Piper LLP3 Years Ranked- Angela SavinKPMG Law UK
- Boaz GorenEY Law
- David AndersonPwC Legal Business Solutions
- Philippe FreundFieldfisher
Band 4
- Dominic Robertson Slaughter and May5 Years Ranked
Jake Landman Pinsent Masons3 Years Ranked- Richard Jeens Slaughter and May3 Years Ranked
Sarah Bond Freshfields3 Years Ranked- Steven Porter Pinsent Masons1 Years Ranked
- Alan SinyorBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Derek HillFieldfisher
- Iain MacWhannellJoseph Hage Aaronson LLP
- Ian HydeOsborne Clarke LLP
- Lee EllisKPMG Law UK
- Matthew FlemingKPMG Law UK
- Michael HuntHerbert Smith Freehills
- Nicholas GardnerAshurst
- Nick ClaytonHerbert Smith Freehills
- Robert HartleyMishcon de Reya LLP
- Robert WatersonEversheds Sutherland
- Victor CramerPwC Legal Business Solutions
Up and Coming
Clara Boyd DLA Piper LLP1 Years Ranked- Jack Prytherch Osborne Clarke LLP3 Years Ranked
Shofiq Miah Stephenson Harwood LLP3 Years Ranked- Colette van ZylKPMG Law UK
- Hugh GunsonCharles Russell Speechlys
- Matthew SharpFieldfisher
- Waqar ShahKingsley Napley LLP
Associates to watch
Lauren Redhead DLA Piper LLP3 Years Ranked- Ben WebsterFieldfisher
- Constantine ChristofiEY Law
- Heather RowlandsSimmons & Simmons LLP
- Richard HarveySimmons & Simmons LLP
- Sara MardellAshurst
- Steven WenhamHerbert Smith Freehills
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Helen Buchanan
Freshfields | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedHelen Buchanan is head of Freshfields' global tax dispute practice. She is widely seen as one of the leading contentious tax practitioners in the market. She is highly regarded for her experience advising corporates on disputes including transfer pricing, Diverted Profits Tax and CFC-related disputes.1 Jason Collins
DLA Piper LLP | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedJason Collins is DLA Piper's head of international tax controversy. He is widely regarded as a leading tax litigator with standout expertise in group litigation orders. He advises financial services organisations and large corporate clients on disputes with HMRC, as well as advising on international tax litigation.
Band 2
2 Rupert Shiers
Hogan Lovells | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedRupert Shiers is head of Hogan Lovells' UK tax disputes team. He routinely represents corporate claimants in UK and European tribunals regarding complex VAT disputes and customs duty charges.
Band 3
3 David Jamieson
Baker McKenzie | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedDavid Jamieson is well respected for his deep experience with VAT issues. His market standing is demonstrated by his impressive client base, which includes household-name companies.3 Jessica EdenBaker McKenzie | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedJessica Eden has experience guiding clients through transfer pricing and Diverted Profits Tax litigation. She also has noted expertise in unallowable purpose inquiries.3 Patrick O'GaraBaker McKenzie | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedPatrick O'Gara advises household-name clients on complex tax planning matters. He also regularly advises those clients on the tax aspects of transactions and on tax disputes.3 Stuart WalshDLA Piper LLP | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedStuart Walsh advises clients on disputes with HMRC relating to indirect taxes. He continues to advise clients on cases involving MTIC, as well as those relating to VAT and excise duty.
Band 4
4 Dominic Robertson
Slaughter and May | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDominic Robertson is noted for his strength handling and advising on the tax aspects of M&A and financings. He frequently counsels clients in the pharmaceutical, private equity and financial services sectors.4 Jake Landman
Pinsent Masons | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJake Landman works with corporate clients in disputes with tax authorities. His recent work includes advice on both direct and indirect tax litigation.4 Richard JeensSlaughter and May | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked"Richard is an excellent litigator with an incredibly calm and reassuring presence in difficult situations. He is very strategic and able to communicate in a very client-friendly manner which cuts through complexity."4 Sarah BondFreshfields | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSarah Bond acts for a range of corporate clients in disputes with HMRC. Her areas of work include Diverted Profits Tax disputes and transfer pricing issues.4 Steven PorterPinsent Masons | Tax: Contentious2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedSteven Porter is head of tax disputes and investigations at Pinsent Masons. He works with large corporates and individuals who are in dispute with HMRC.
Up and Coming
U Clara BoydDLA Piper LLP | Tax: Contentious2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedClara Boyd is recognised for her advice to large corporates on disputes with HMRC. She specialises in disputes involving indirect taxes.U Jack PrytherchOsborne Clarke LLP | Tax: Contentious2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedJack Prytherch of CMS focuses on tax disputes for a varied client base that includes private clients and companies.U Shofiq Miah
Stephenson Harwood LLP | Tax: Contentious2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedShofiq Miah at Stephenson Harwood advises on disputes with HMRC concerning the taxability of profits, taxation exemption and employment-related taxes. He works with both corporate groups and high-profile individuals.
Associates to watch
- Lauren RedheadDLA Piper LLP | Tax: Contentious2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedLauren Redhead regularly advises corporate clients on disputes with the tax authorities. She is able to provide guidance on direct, indirect and international taxation matters.