Tax

Clear, strategic advice and advocacy in contentious and advisory tax matters for individuals, businesses, and professional advisers.

1EC’s barristers are instructed in a wide range of tax disputes and complex advisory matters, from direct and indirect taxation issues to professional conduct before the tax tribunals. We act for taxpayers, tax advisers and trustees. Our barristers bring clarity and rigour to a challenging and technical area of law.

Areas We Cover

Income tax, capital gains tax, and corporation tax disputes
VAT and indirect tax issues
Residence and domicile issues
Employment-related tax (IR35, PAYE, NICs)
Partnership and LLP tax issues
Tax penalties and appeals
Judicial review of tax decisions
HMRC investigations and compliance
Tax issues in insolvency and restructuring

Our Approach

We understand that tax disputes can be high-risk, commercially sensitive, and reputationally significant. Our barristers provide precise, tactical advice grounded in up-to-date legal and procedural expertise. Whether advising early or representing clients at tribunal or court, we deliver focused, pragmatic solutions.