Tax Disputes & Investigations
The world of tax litigation is changing. A new tax tribunal system, the increased investigatory powers of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), a new penalty regime, and the recent exponential increase in anti-avoidance legislation, mean that the new environment is one of more investigations, and more disputes.
The effective handling of relations with HMRC in this climate presents unique challenges. Managing tax matters requires a clear understanding of both the procedures and the underlying substantive tax issues. Specialist skills in both are required to provide the best advice.
Successful resolution of tax disputes requires an integrated assessment of the commercial imperatives, the merits of the case and its value at each stage. Our team has a strong working relationship with HMRC Solicitor's Office and the tax tribunals, plus an in-depth procedural knowledge of the tax system. That enables us to advise on the use of litigious tactics to promote settlement.
Our precise understanding of the constraints imposed on HMRC helps us to ensures that much of our work is settled to the clients' satisfaction without need for a hearing. But, where the circumstances require it, our extensive experience in the litigation of tax disputes also enables us to conduct cases in the tax tribunals and in the courts. Members of the team have taken a significant number of cases to the tax tribunals, the UK courts and the ECJ.
Successful resolution of tax disputes requires an integrated assessment of the commercial imperatives, the merits of the case and its value at each stage. Our team has a strong working relationship with HMRC Solicitor's Office and the tax tribunals, plus an in-depth procedural knowledge of the tax system. That enables us to advise on the use of litigious tactics to promote settlement.
Our precise understanding of the constraints imposed on HMRC helps us to ensures that much of our work is settled to the clients' satisfaction without need for a hearing. But, where the circumstances require it, our extensive experience in the litigation of tax disputes also enables us to conduct cases in the tax tribunals and in the courts. Members of the team have taken a significant number of cases to the tax tribunals, the UK courts and the ECJ.
