Direct Access Barrister
Richard Justin Vallat KC A KC (King's Counsel) is a very senior barrister or solicitor advocate who is recognised as an expert and leader in their legal field. A KC will often take the lead on cases, particularly highly complex cases which demand greater experience and expertise.
Direct Access Barrister
Richard Justin Vallat KC A KC (King's Counsel) is a very senior barrister or solicitor advocate who is recognised as an expert and leader in their legal field. A KC will often take the lead on cases, particularly highly complex cases which demand greater experience and expertise.
Area of Law
Tax and Revenue
Tax and tax-related advice and litigation.
What sort of work do I do?
Tax and tax-related advice and litigation. Litigation includes cases in the specialist tax tribunals as well as tax-related claims including judicial review in the High Court and above. Recent cases include the Ingenious litigation (Court of Appeal), Wilkes (about the High Income Child Benefit Charge, acting pro bono) in the Upper Tribunal and Chalcot (a company law case with tax implications). Recent advice includes advising a sports club on restructuring, individuals on offshore structures and companies on the Covid furlough scheme.
Who do I work for?
My clients include companies, individuals, trusts, estates, charities and clubs (as well as HMRC).