Global efforts to close the tax gap have led to an increase in the powers and resources of tax authorities worldwide.
Managing the interests of those based in the UK and overseas – we are able to deal with both domestic and international tax disputes matters.
Using our skills and experience, the Harbottle & Lewis Tax Disputes team aims to cut to the heart of a dispute and focus on the determinative issues at the earliest opportunity.
Our team of advocates, chartered tax advisers, accountants and former HMRC officers are experienced in managing disputes in the First-Tier Tribunal and beyond.
We also understand that full-blown litigation may not always be the most effective solution. By involving the team as soon as practicable, we can provide you with a complete view of all the dispute resolution options available to you.
Our Tax Disputes team can work with you to:
- Understand how to communicate effectively with a tax authority during the enquiry process.
- Ascertain the wider impact of an unfavourable decision.
- Seek internal review of any decision.
- Evaluate documents for disclosure.
- Contact potential witnesses.
- Identify procedures for ongoing review.
- Take responsibility for the overall management of the dispute and the timetable for delivery.
- Ensure that opportunities for settlement are always explored.
By understanding the personal, reputational and commercial drivers that can impact a tax dispute, we pride ourselves in our ability to curate the right team of specialists for our client’s needs.
- Tax investigations (including COP8 and COP9);
- Tribunal litigation;
- Claims for losses arising from negligent advice;
- Historic tax avoidance schemes;
- Alternative Dispute Resolution;
- Civil claims with tax disputes elements;
- Negotiating settlements with tax authorities;
- VAT disputes;
- Judicial Review and other challenges to HMRC’s powers and decisions;
- Employment and Global mobility; and
- Criminal proceedings.
Gary Ashford
Partner (non lawyer),
Chartered Tax Adviser
E: gary.ashford@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Sofie Hoffman
Partner
E: sofie.hoffman@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Chris Moorcroft
Partner
E: chris.moorcroft@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
David Scott
Partner
E: david.scott@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Mandy Phung
Senior Associate - Chartered Tax Adviser (non-lawyer)
E: mandy.phung@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
