Tax Litigation & Investigations

Our Tax Litigation and Investigations team provides representation for both businesses and individuals in often complex, high-value disputes with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), particularly in cases where deliberate behaviour or dishonesty is alleged.

We aim to assist our clients in achieving a resolution with HMRC during the early stages of enquiries. However, when a settlement cannot be reached, our team members have a proven track record of successfully litigating and defending substantial cases across various legal forums, including the First-Tier Tax Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal, and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Our expertise in criminal law is particularly advantageous when handling tax cases that involve ongoing or potential parallel criminal proceedings.

Our team can assist with all aspects of tax investigations and disputes involving:

• AWRS and WOWGR for alcohol sector

• Customs Duty

• Code of Practice 8 and 9

• EU Export Controls and Sanctions Regimes

• Excise Duty

• Income Tax

• HMRC Civil Investigations

• HMRC Criminal Investigations

• Penalties

• Self-reporting

• VAT and Indirect Tax

Our team has regularly advised clients who are concerned that HMRC may be trying to exceed or have exceeded their powers to gather information and data from both taxpayers and those that hold their data.