Sarah Squires appointed to the editorial board of the British Tax Review

We are delighted to share that Sarah Squires has recently joined the editorial...

MBL: Corporate Tax Conference 2024 

MBL: Corporate Tax Conference 2024  Sarah Squires will be speaking at MBL's...

Boox company successfully applies to join clients' appeals against MSC charge

The App Accounting Group Ltd represented by Rory Mullan KC has successfully...

Designing The Perfect International Tax System

We are delighted to share that Harriet Brown's long-running podcast (presented by...

Webinar on Crypto Asset Reporting Framework - New Challenges for Crypto Businesses

Harriet Brown and Rebecca Sheldon gave a talk on "Crypto Asset Reporting Framework”...

Christmas Opening Hours

Chambers will be closed from 16:00 on Friday 22 December until 8:30am...

Legal Directory 2024 Bar Rankings

Old Square Tax Chambers is delighted to have been ranked as a...

Harriet Brown admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation

Harriet Brown has been admitted to the Chartered Institute of Taxation as...

MBL Seminars: REITs - the fundamentals (August 2023)

Sarah Squires has been asked by MBL Seminars to again provide an...

Judgement - MAGIC CARPETS (COMMERCIAL) LIMITED v HMRC

Rebecca Sheldon appeared for the taxpayer. It was held by the FTT...

Chambers High Net Worth 2023

We are delighted to have been recommended as a set by Chambers...

Legal 500 - Shortlist 2023

James Kessler KC and Harriet Brown have been shortlisted in the legal...

Old Square Tax chambers welcomes Ben Symons as its newest tenant.

We are delighted to welcome Ben Symons as a tenant of chambers....

TENANCY AND THIRD SIX PUPILLAGE VACANCY

Old Square Tax Chambers is inviting applications for a funded third six...

Upper Tribunal decision - Shinelock Ltd v HMRC

The Upper Tribunal recently issued its decision in Shinelock Ltd [2023] UKUT...

TENANCY AND THIRD SIX PUPILLAGE VACANCY

Old Square Tax Chambers is inviting applications for a funded third six...

Redmount Trust Company Ltd v HMRC – voluntary returns effective for SDLT purposes

Rory Mullan KC and Ross Brikbeck acted for the taxpayer in its...

Judgement - Dalriada Trustees Limited

Rebecca Sheldon was solely instructed for one of the taxpayers in the...

Taxation magazine - Income and crypto mining

Shane O'Driscoll has published an article in the Taxation Magazine. Shane’s response...

Decision - Universal Flooring (Contractors) Limited and Mark Mackley

Rebecca Sheldon successfully appeared for the taxpayer in a case against HMRC...

TaxSnax – Episode 12: Discovery Assessments

In our newest episode of TaxSnax Ross Birkbeck and Shane O'Driscoll discuss...

Ross Birkbeck One minute with the Tax Journal

Ross Birkbeck has been interviewed by the Tax Journal which was published...

TaxSnax – Episode 11: When is a penalty payable for tax errors

Our newest episode of TaxSnax has arrived! Harriet Brown and Rebecca Sheldon...

MBL Seminars Interest relief and REIT basics - February 2023

Sarah Squires has been asked by MBL to provide two webinars for...

Drafting Trusts & Will Trusts in the Channel Islands, by James Kessler, KC and Paul Matthams

The new (3rd) edition of Drafting Trusts & Will Trusts in the...

Tax Journal - VAT in 2022

Etienne Wong has published an article in the Tax Journal 2022. Please...

Liquidator's application to amend refused - Ethos Solutions Limited

The Liquidator has brought a section 423 IA 1986 claim against the...

Tax Journal - Wholly and exclusively: does a tax motive prevent deductibility?

Ross Birkbeck has published an article in the Tax Journal. Please see...

Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2022

We are delighted to have won 'Tax Set of the Year' at...

Tax Journal Article - Ouroboros: VAT, HMRC, business, non-business

Etienne Wong has written a recent article for the Tax Journal. Four...

Chambers seminar on Taxation of Employment Income: Recent developments

Old Square Tax Chambers will be hosting an in-person seminar titled Taxation of...

Rebecca Sheldon appointed to C Panel

Chambers congratulates Rebecca Sheldon who has been appointed to the London C Panel of...

Judgement – RE: Thursford Enterprises

The taxpayer, represented by Patrick Boch, won its appeal in Thursford Enterprises [2022] UKFTT 240....

Judgement – RE: Thursford Enterprises

The taxpayer, represented by Patrick Boch, won its appeal in Thursford Enterprises [2022] UKFTT 240....

Etienne Wong case note in the British Tax Review

Etienne Wong has written a case note for the British Tax Review on Balhousie Holdings Limited...

Old Square Tax chambers welcomes Shane O’Driscoll as its newest tenant.

We are delighted to welcome Shane O’Driscoll as a tenant of chambers....

Court of in Hoey v HMRC

Court of in Hoey v HMRC The Court of appeal has handed...

Judgment – RE: A taxpayer v HMRC

James Kessler KC and Rebecca Sheldon appeared successfully for the taxpayer in the first case...

Taxation of Nonresidents and Foreign Domiciliaries – 2022/23 edition

The 2022/23 edition of Taxation of Nonresidents and Foreign Domiciliaries by James Kessler KC is now...

Julian Hickey – Part 8 Claims – An A to Z Guide in One Day

Part 8 Claims – An A to Z Guide in One Day...

James Kessler QC and Rebecca Sheldon in first case on Statutory Residence Test

James Kessler QC and Rebecca Sheldon have successfully appeared for the taxpayer in the first...

Oisin Fanning v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs – Judgement –

Julian Hickey appeared for Mr. Oisin Fanning on his appeal from the FTT...

Willmott Dixon Holdings Ltd v HMRC – successful claim.

Rory Mullan QC appeared for the successful taxpayer in its appeal seeking repayment...

First hybrid seminar on Cryptoassets, Securities and Mistakes

Old Square Tax Chambers hosted its first hybrid seminar on the 8th of...

Julian Hickey joins Old Square Tax Chambers

We are delighted to announce that Julian Hickey has joined Chambers with immediate effect....

Harriet Brown speaking in International Tax Bites Christmas Bonus Episode

As the year comes to a close Harriet Brown, along with Grahame Jackson...

Rory Mullan to be appointed Queens Counsel

Congratulations to Rory Mullan who has been successful in  his application to...

DECISION ON CORPORATION TAX FOR PROVISION IN RESPECT OF UNFUNDED PENSION

Rory Mullan QC appeared for the taxpayer in its appeal concerning whether a...

Tax Journal Article – VAT in 2021: the ‘teaser year’

Etienne Wong has written an article for the Tax Journal called VAT in 2021: the...

DECISION ON CORPORATION TAX FOR PROVISION IN RESPECT OF UNFUNDED PENSION

Rory Mullan QC appeared for the taxpayer in its appeal concerning whether a...

Redmount Trust Company v HMRC – decision on SDLT sub-sale by option agreement

Rory Mullan QC appeared for the taxpayer in its appeal concerning SDLT arrangements...

Loan Charge Declaration: HMRC application to strikeout refused by the High Court

Setu Kamal appeared before the High Court of Justice Queen’s Bench Division, which...

Talk with Bloomsbury Professional Tax – Rebecca Sheldon

Rebecca Sheldon with be speaking on Inheritance Tax for Bloomsbury’s Private Client Taxation...

Talk on divorce and CGT – Rebecca Sheldon Copy

Rebecca Sheldon will be giving a talk via Zoom on divorce and CGT...

Old Square Tax Chambers ranked in Chambers and Partners for the UK Bar 2022

Old Square Tax Chambers is honoured to be recognised in the Chambers...

Rory Mullan formally sworn in as Queen’s Counsel

We are all very proud to announce that Rory Mullan has been formally sworn...

Legitimate Expectation in the World of VAT

Etienne Wong and Rebecca Sheldon are hosted an afternoon webinar where they discussed Legitimate Expectation in...

In the matter of CHF Pip! Plc v HMRC – Judgement –

Harriet Brown and Rebecca Sheldon appeared before the First Tier Tax Tribunal as Counsel in CHF...

Rebecca Sheldon nominee for the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year

Rebecca Sheldon has been nominated for Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year!...

HMRC v Fisher Judgement

HMRC v Fisher [2021] EWCA Civ 1438 The Court of Appeal has...

Harriet Brown and Grahame Jackson on information exchange and tax podcasts

Harriet Brown was recently a guest on the “Tax Stories” podcast talking about...

Harriet Brown’s Book on International Tax Agreements now available

Harriet is one of the co-authors of the first edition of “International Tax...

James Kessler QC shortlisted for Tax Silk of the Year

We are very pleased to announce that James Kessler QC has been...

Patrick Boch and Ross Birkbeck appointed to C Panel

Chambers congratulate Patrick Boch and Ross Birkbeck who have been appointed to the London C Panel...

Rebecca Sheldon case note in the British Tax Review

Rebecca Sheldon has written a case note for the British Tax Review on HMRC v...

TENANCY AND THIRD SIX PUPILLAGE VACANCY

Old Square Tax Chambers is inviting applications for a funded third six...

Chambers and Partners – High Net Worth Guide 2021

Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2021 have published their latest...

Capital Gains Tax (2021)

Rory Mullan QC will be speaking in the upcoming webinar on Capital Gains...

Rory Mullan QC interviewed by the Tax Journal

Rory Mullan QC was interviewed by the Tax Journal. One minute with Rory Mullan...

Chambers Webinar – Pensions Taxation

Philip Simpson QC and Mary Ashley  hosted an afternoon webinar where they discussed Pensions Taxation on...

TaxSnax – Episode 10: SDLT – Mixed Use Property

TaxSnax – Episode 10: SDLT – Mixed Use Property A short video...

Tax Snax Episode 9: SDLT – Higher Rates

TaxSnax – Episode 9: SDLT – Higher Rates A short video delivered...

TaxSnax – Episode 8: SDLT – Multi-Dwelling Relief

TaxSnax – Episode 8: SDLT – Multi-Dwelling Relief A short video delivered...

Brown v HMRC: SDLT sub-sales

Ross Birkbeck appeared for the taxpayer in his appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal...

Appeal before the Upper Tribunal – Moulsdale v HMRC

Moulsdale v. HMRC [2021] CSIH 29 Philip Simpson, Q.C., appeared for the...

Upper Tribunal: Cooper v HMRC

Ross Birkbeck appeared for the taxpayer in his appeal to the Upper...

Rory Mullan QC article for the Tax Journal

Rory Mullan QC has written an article for the Tax Journal. Hoey: contractor loans,...

Chambers Webinar – Contractor Loan Schemes

Rory Mullan QC and Ross Birkbeck hosted an afternoon webinar where they discussed Contractor Loan Schemes on...

Successful costs application against HMRC

Patrick Boch, representing the taxpayer in an ongoing appeal, successfully made an...

Etienne Wong article for the Tax Journal

Etienne Wong has written an article for the Tax Journal.  Wellcome Trust and the...

Challenge to loan charge legislation rejected

Philip Simpson, Q.C., instructed by the Office of the Advocate General, has...

Contractor loans, PAYE and transfer of assets abroad

Rory Mullan appeared for the taxpayer in his appeal to the Upper Tribunal...

Old Square Tax chambers welcomes Jon-Selous Borlace as its newest tenant

We are delighted to welcome Jon-Selous Borlace as a tenant of chambers. Jon-Selous Borlace...

Success in Supreme Court in Balhousie Holdings Limited v. HMRC

Philip Simpson, Q.C., has successfully represented the appellant taxpayer in the Supreme...

Success in Jersey Royal Court

Harriet Brown represented JTC Trust Company in its successful application to have  loans...

Rebecca Sheldon case note in the British Tax Review

Rebecca Sheldon has written a case note for the British Tax Review on Financial...

Rebecca Sheldon – co-editor of 32nd supplement of “A Handbook of EU VAT Legislation

Rebecca Sheldon has co-edited the new 32nd supplement of “A Handbook of EU VAT...

TaxSnax – Episode 5: Freeports

A short talk delivered by Harriet Brown covering the announcements in the...

TaxSnax – Episode 4: Personal Tax

A short talk delivered by Mary Ashley covering the announcements in the budget concerning...

TaxSnax – Episode 3: Avoidance

A short talk delivered by Ross Birkbeck covering the announcements in the...

TaxSnax – Episode 2: Business Rates

A short video delivered by Rebecca Sheldon covering the changes to business rates announced...

Old Square Tax Chambers launches ’TaxSnax’

Old Square Tax Chambers launches ’TaxSnax’ – a new series of short video...

Allocation of profits of mixed partnerships – HFFX LLP v HMRC

Rory Mullan successfully represented the Andrey Badzyan as an interested party before the...

International Tax Bites launches with Harriet Brown

Harriet Brown (with Grahame Jackson of Hassans) has been talking about international...

Upper Tribunal grants permission to appeal in Embiricos

The Upper Tribunal have granted permission for the taxpayer to appeal their...

Liquidator’s claim struck out

Setu Kamal attended a hearing on the 3rd and 4th of November in...

Congratulations to Patrick Boch on the Avery Jones Medal

Congratulations to Patrick Boch, who was awarded the Avery Jones Medal for the...

Taxation of Internationally Mobile Employees

James Kessler QC and Harriet Brown hosted an afternoon webinar where they...

Decision – TC-2019-02718 Michael Robinson

Rebecca Sheldon attended a hearing on the 17th of November in the tax...

Rebecca Sheldon has published a new case note

Rebecca Sheldon has published a new case note on Dong Yang Electronics C-547/18...

Rebecca Sheldon has been mentioned in Advocate

Rebecca Sheldon has been mentioned in this months Advocate ‘Pro Bono Heroes’ for...

Recent Supreme Court Tax Cases

Philip Simpson QC and Rory Mullan recently hosted an afternoon webinar where...

Patrick Boch Recently Acted as an Expert Witness

Patrick Boch recently acted as an expert witness on UK law for a...

Legal 500 2021 Rankings

Old Square Tax Chambers is delighted to have been ranked in the...

Coyle Transport in the British Tax Review

Rebecca Sheldon has published a new article on Coyle Transport in the British...

Rebecca Sheldon, appointed as One of Three Co-editors of a Handbook of EU VAT legislation

Rebecca Sheldon has been appointed as one of three co-editors of a Handbook...

Ranked as a leading set in Chambers HNW

The Chambers HNW 2020 rankings have been released and once again chambers...

Tax Fraud, the Proceeds of Crime Act and Furlough Fraud

Old Square Tax Chambers will be hosting an afternoon webinar where Patrick Cannon and Rebecca...

Fisher v HMRC for Tax Advisor Magazine

Rebecca Sheldon has written an article on Fisher v HMRC for Tax Advisor...

Developments in Offshore Taxation

Old Square Tax Chambers recently hosted an afternoon webinar where James Kessler...

Rory Mullan: Tax Penalties Uncovered – Key Elements Explained

Rory Mullan has been invited to speak at a MBL Seminar , which...

Corporate Capital Loss Restriction (CCLR)

A new restriction on the use of carry forward capital losses by companies within the...

Etienne Wong: HMRC v Royal Opera House

In the latest article in Tax Journal, Etienne Wong discusses the latest HMRC v Royal Opera...

Arron Banks v HMRC [2020]

Rebecca Sheldon has published an article on Arron Banks v HMRC [2020] UKUT 0101...

Robert Venables QC – A Signal Honour

Robert Venables Q.C. has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the College...

Free Webinar on Finance Bill 2020

Old Square Tax Chambers recently hosted an afternoon webinar where Robert Venables...

Corporate Tax Loss Relief | MBL Seminars: Sarah Squires

Since April 2017, companies have been adjusting to the corporate income loss...

Off-Payroll Working: Treating People Fairly

On 27 April 2020, the House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee released...

UK Resident Non Doms: The Remittance Basis

UK Resident Non Doms: The Remittance Basis If you are a non-domiciled...

Tax on overseas properties: which laws apply?

Rebecca Sheldon of Old Square Tax Chambers provides an overview of some...

Publication of ‘Taxation of Non-Residents and Foreign Domiciliaries’

This well known book provides comprehensive information about: – Taxation of foreign...

A Stable Proposition? – Tax Adviser

Rebecca Sheldon has published a new article in the Tax Adviser magazine entitled...

Rory Mullan comments on Loan Charge decision

Mrs Justice Andrews today handed down judgement in Zeeman and Murphy v...

High Court Dismisses Challenge to the 2019 Loan Charge

The High Court has dismissed two claims for judicial review of the...

Double Tax Treaties Explained

Harriet Brown of Old Square Tax Chambers – leading barristers in the field...

Covid-19: Temporary Measures to Support Our Clients

We at Old Square Tax Chambers are committed to providing the very...

Fisher v HMRC

In Fisher v HMRC Rory Mullan (led by Philip Baker QC) represented the taxpayers...

Sarah Squires appointed Specialist Adviser to the House of Lords

Sarah Squires has been appointed specialist advisor to the House of Lords...

Private Client Tax – End of year round-up 2019

Rory Mullan will be speaker in the upcoming webinar on Private Client Tax...

Current Issues in Employment Taxation

Old Square Tax Chambers is hosting an afternoon seminar where Philip Simpson QC,...

End of Year Review Issue of Tax Journal

The Tax Journal recently published the End of the Year review Issue...

Free Seminar on Private Client Tax Developments

Old Square Tax Chambers hosted an afternoon seminar where James Kessler QC, Harriet...

Old Square Tax Chambers ranked as a leading set

Old Square Tax Chambers is delighted to have been ranked in the...

Revenue Powers

Old Square Tax Chambers hosted an afternoon seminar on the 17th of...

All Or Nothing – Tax Adviser

Rebecca Sheldon has published a new article in Tax Adviser magazine entitled “All...

non-taxable transactions and VAT deductibility

Etienne Wong recently had an article entitled “University of Cambridge: non-taxable transactions and...

2019 Chambers UK Bar Awards

Old Square Tax Chambers is delighted that Rory Mullan has been nominated for ‘Tax...

Praesto Consulting UK ltd v HMRC – Input tax credit

Rebecca Sheldon has published a new article for British Tax Review. To view...

Old Square Tax Chambers ranked in Chambers and Partners

Old Square Tax Chambers is honoured to be recognised in the Chambers...

Philip Simpson QC appointed to the Attorney General’s Panel

We are pleased to announce that Philip Simpson QC has been appointed to the...

Limits to Upper Tribunal Jurisdiction

Rebecca Sheldon has published her first article in the Taxation Magazine. To read...

EANOVAT Annual Conference

Rebecca Sheldon will be speaking at EANOVAT Annual Conference on the 6th of...

VAT Recovery by Holding Companies – Key Principles Explored

Etienne Wong will be speaker in the up coming webinar on VAT Recovery...

London Legal Walk 2019

Old Square Tax Chambers has entered a team for the London Legal...

Free Seminar (Manchester) – Dealing with HMRC Investigations

Old Square Tax Chambers hosted an afternoon seminar on 22nd of May 2019...

Tax for General Practice – Spring 2019

Rory Mullan and Harriet Brown were speakers on Inaugural Tax for General Practice on 30th of April...

James Kessler QC and Ross Birkbeck – Embiricos v HMRC [2019]

Rory Mullan and Harriet Brown were speakers on Inaugural Tax for General Practice on 30th of April...

Rory Mullan and Harriet Brown – Butt v HMRC

Rory Mullan and Harriet Brown  have been commended for their pro bono work by the Court of...

Free Seminar: Tax Administration and Taxpayer Rights

Old Square Tax Chambers hosted an afternoon seminar where Rory Mullan, Ross Birkbeck and Philip Simpson QC....

Rebecca Sheldon has joined Chambers as a full tenant

Rebecca holds two first class law degrees from the universities of Durham...

Macleod and Mitchell Contractors Limited v. HMRC

Philip Simpson, Q.C., has successfully acted for the taxpayers in the case...

Pulsin’ Limited v. HMRC ~ Philip Simpson QC

Philip Simpson QC successfully represented the taxpayer in the case Pulsin’ Limited v. HMRC....

VAT and the evolution of the special investment fund

Etienne Wong recently had an article he co-authored with Alex Tostevin of Dentons...

Ryanair: holding companies recovering VAT

Etienne Wong recently had an article entitled “Ryanair: holding companiesrecovering VAT” published in...

UPDATED Practice Note on Sukuk

Etienne Wong has recently updated his Practice Note on Sukuk – investment bond arrangements...

Free Seminar: Taxation of Trusts

Old Square Tax Chambers hosted an afternoon seminar where Robert Venables QC, Harriet Brown and Patrick Boch discussed...

Tax Planning for 2019 – Key Haven Publications Ltd

Robert Venables QC, James Kessler QC and Ross Birkbeck will be among the speakers for...