Tax and Indirect Tax Tribunals

Jeremy Benson QC, John Black QC, Mark Lucraft QC, Sailesh Mehta, Gillian Jones, Marcus Rickard, Ruby Hamid and Klentiana Mahmutaj practise in the niche area of Direct and Indirect Tax. This group of silks and juniors have been heavily involved, with great success, in major VAT appeals arising out of allegations of MTIC fraud, goods misdescription, penalty and duty appeals. Between them they offer a full service for all parties looking for expert advice and representation.
 
The Attorney-General has recognised that practitioners with Red Lion Court's expertise in fraud and forensic examination of the facts are best suited to this type of work. Our Tax Group bring an unrivalled skill set to this complex area due to our vast and long-standing expertise in advocacy and complex criminal frauds, including:
  • The ability to manage fact heavy, complex and paper-intensive cases
  • Tactical awareness
  • Persuasive advocacy
  • Highly refined skills in the examination and cross-examination of witnesses
  • Precision in legal argument.
Recent news
Ixes (UK) Limited v HMRC 8th September 2011, First Tier Tribunal (Tax)
08.09.2011
£10million VAT Appeal lasting 3 weeks More...
Amitel Ltd v HMRC 1st Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)
24.05.2011
A long series of appeals against VAT assessments totalling £18million, where complex fraud was alleged. More...
Shelford IT Ltd and Mobile Export 365 v HMRC [2007] EWHC 1737 (Ch); (2009) EWHC 797 (Ch)
10.08.2010
Successful response to an appeal against HMRC decision to withhold £20million VAT repayment. More...
Vehement Solutions Ltd v HMRC 1st Tier Tribunal (Tax chamber)
20.10.2009
VAT Appeal brought by one of a group of 10 companies engaged in a systematic attack on the VAT system. More...
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