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Job Title Tax Disputes Associate
Position Full Time
Role Qualified Lawyer
Location London
Experience Legal
Description

The team

Our specialist Tax Disputes and Investigations team is recognised by independent legal directories as one of the best in the country. Our lawyers include former senior members of HMRC, giving us significant insight into how HMRC operate. Our work in this area includes pre-emptive advice on tax risk issues, civil and criminal investigations and litigation at the tax tribunals and higher courts, through to the European Court of Justice and the Supreme Court. We act on behalf of a broad range of clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies and multi-national corporations through to privately owned businesses and high net-worth individuals.

Our specialist dedicated team comprises lawyers with a unique blend of regulatory and commercial experience. Legal directories describe:

"RPC LLP has a particularly strong presence in group litigation of tax cases. […] They do genuinely work together for the benefit of clients." -The Legal 500 UK 2022

"Adam Craggs is a tremendous solicitor and team leader. His legal analysis is superb. He is a masterful tactician, and always remains calm and pragmatic delivering first-class results for his clients." -Legal 500 UK 2024"

"Michelle Sloane is a first-rate lawyer in this space. What she does not know in the tax/crime cross-over is not worth knowing [ …]. She is tremendous. A strategic genius." -Legal 500 UK 2024

The role

We are seeking a tax litigator, with NQ to c.3 years of PQE. There will be an interesting spread of contentious work, including direct and indirect tax.

There will be opportunity to be part of a team acting on high profile matters. Recent highlights include:

  • Advised TSB in relation to a complex VAT dispute concerning the correct treatment of services provided to it under a transitional services agreement arising out of its split with Lloyds.
  • Acting for Newcastle United Football Club in relation to a multi-faceted dispute with HMRC stemming from an enquiry into agents' fees that started with a dawn raid.
  • Led on major litigation for Universal Cycles Limited concerning the application of anti-dumping duty following an investigation by the EU anti-fraud body, OLAF.
  • Represented Premiership footballer in relation to an image rights dispute with HMRC.

Knowledge, skills and experience

  • NQ to c. 3years of PQE or equivalent relevant expertise
  • A strong grounding in tax disputes and HMRC investigations.
  • Delivers legal and commercial solutions and establishes collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience.
  • Committed to business development to further grow their network and the practice.
  • Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance of financial hygiene.
  • Collaborative and works effectively in a team.
  • Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm culture.

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