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Specialist Tax Barristers

TBG Tax Barristers specialise in advising and litigating tax matters. The range of matters includes all UK taxes and some offshore taxes. Where tax is involved, our barristers have the necessary skills and experience to cover tax-related matters, notably judicial review, company transactions and trust issues. 

Tax Barristers
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Contact our Senior Clerk Tyroon Win (based in London) on 0203 1500 001 or email him to start working together.

Value for money

Value for money

Our fee structure represents consistently good value. We are prepared to give initial views on a no-fee basis.  

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National tax representation

We have representation in every tax tribunal and court in England, Wales & Scotland.

Areas of Tax Law

Business Taxes
Corporation Taxes
Personal and Employee Taxes
Capital Gains Tax
Income Tax

VAT
Customs Duties
Inheritance Tax
International Tax
Stamp Taxes

Chancery disputes relating to tax (e.g. insolvency, rectification and mistake claims)
Professional Negligence Claims and Defence (in relation to tax advice)

Restitution Claims Against HMRC

Our specialist Tax Barristers

Andrew Thornhill KC

Andrew Thornhill KC


Called in 1969
Year of Silk 1985

Expertise in employee taxation including disguised remuneration and loan charge.

Wide experience in all areas of taxation and litigation.

Richard Clayton

Richard Clayton KC


Called in 1977
Year of Silk 2002

Expertise in judicial review applications relating to tax and in human rights issues relating to tax.

Julian Hickey

Julian Hickey


Called in 1995

Wide knowledge of all tax issues and experienced litigator.

TBG Tax Clerking

Our TBG Tax team is headed up by Tyroon Win who is responsive and highly knowledgable. As Head of TBG Tax, Tyroon is here to work with you on your requirements and is supported by central clerking at TBG HQ in Taunton. Contact him on 0203 1500 001.

Tyroon Winn

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