Taxation Barristers at 39 Essex Chambers

At 39 Essex Chambers, our barristers advise on all areas of tax law, including direct, indirect, international, and corporate taxation – providing guidance, dispute resolution, and representation at tribunals and courts, including the First-tier and Upper Tax Tribunals, and appellate courts.

The core of the practitioners’ work at 39 Essex Chambers spans three key areas of tax law: direct taxation, indirect taxation, and international taxation. This work covers HMRC and HM Revenue and Customs, as well as cross-border issues and navigation of the latest UK-EU trade frameworks.

What Our Tax Barristers Do

39 Essex Chambers advise and litigate on matters involving direct taxation, such as:

Corporation Tax
Personal Income Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Inheritance Tax
National Insurance appeals

Tax barristers are regularly instructed in disputes and advisory work relating to indirect taxation, such as:

VAT and Excise Duties
Customs Duty
Stamp Duty Land Tax
Environmental Taxes
Anti-Dumping Duty

39 Essex Chambers can also provide an international taxation barrister to assist with cross-border issues, such as:

EU Tax Law and Double Taxation Treaties
Post-Brexit Customs and Trade Compliance
WTO-Linked Tax

Who Our Tax Barristers Represent

Our expert team of Tax barristers are experienced in acting on behalf of a range of diverse clients, including local authorities, government departments, and HMRC.

They also advise high-net-worth individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and multinational corporations on complex tax issues, as well as maintaining relations with trade bodies and professional regulators on sector-specific tax matters.

The team is also happy to represent lawyers and accountancy practices seeking specialist counsel input on advisory issues and contentious taxation claims.

Where Our Tax Barristers Act

39 Essex Chambers has extensive experience providing taxation barrister support and representation across a host of courts and tribunals. These include the First-tier and Upper Tax Tribunals, followed by the Administrative Court for judicial reviews and appellate courts such as the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

Overseas, they can act in cases before tribunals with the CJEU and WTO, and in overseas commercial courts where cross-border tax and trade issues arise.

Instructing a Taxation Barrister

For expert tax advice and representation, please contact the tax barristers at 39 Essex Chambers. Our specialists are available to assist with urgent matters and complex disputes.

For prompt assistance and a confidential discussion of your case, please contact our Practice Management Team. Members of 39 Essex Chambers advise across all areas of tax law.