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‘We’ll probably need a bigger bookcase for next year’s edition’ smiles Joseph.
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example, sometimes there are quite delicate family matters - involving old trust funds set up by deceased persons with restrictive provisions, or succession or inheritance regimes which apply to specific domiciles, for example those governed by Sharia Law. We need to understand a client’s full circumstances to find solutions which are commercial, discreet, and legally robust and future-proofed.” “But isn’t this personal approach simply something I would expect from any highlytrained and accomplished public access barrister?” I interject.
solicitor who can draft documents, there will inevitably come a point where legal complexities push them to seek counsel. Given that, we advise our clients to involve tax barristers from the beginning rather than crowbar them in later on via a referral mechanism when much ink has been spilled and positions have become entrenched.” I decide to push Joseph on how exactly having a barrister involved from the beginning – rather than keeping him or her at arm’s length for consultation – really makes a difference.
Tax Handbook: spanning nearly two feet and printed in tiny type on tissue thin paper. ‘We’ll probably need a bigger bookcase for next year’s edition’ smiles Joseph. What it means to be ‘Boutique’ I ask Joseph to tell me about CCTC and what sets it apart from its competitors. In particular, I want to understand what ‘boutique’ means when it comes to tax chambers and whether this is just marketing spiel.
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example, sometimes there are quite delicate family matters - involving old trust funds set up by deceased persons with restrictive provisions, or succession or inheritance regimes which apply to specific domiciles, for example those governed by Sharia Law. We need to understand a client’s full circumstances to find solutions which are commercial, discreet, and legally robust and future-proofed.” “But isn’t this personal approach simply something I would expect from any highlytrained and accomplished public access barrister?” I interject.
solicitor who can draft documents, there will inevitably come a point where legal complexities push them to seek counsel. Given that, we advise our clients to involve tax barristers from the beginning rather than crowbar them in later on via a referral mechanism when much ink has been spilled and positions have become entrenched.” I decide to push Joseph on how exactly having a barrister involved from the beginning – rather than keeping him or her at arm’s length for consultation – really makes a difference.
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We end up chatting for ten minutes about my own work, and – when it emerges that we share an interest in architecture – for another five about that too. I soon realise that, while I’m just an interviewer rather than a client, that getting to know who he’s talking to is simply second nature to Joseph.
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and this is reflected in the ever growing and changing UK tax code which is the longest and “So, this was what inspired you?” most complex in the in the world: over 20,000 pages,/and currently growing by thousands SME NEWS 2019 Legal Awards 5 every year.” “Yes. And a realisation that dawned on me right then. That, working with the law is I follow his gaze to a bookshelf where – amidst fundamentally engineering with language. numerous imposing tax encyclopaedias First, you need to be an architect- that is to (some of which bear his name) I can see the say, you need a vision of what you want to yellow sleeves of the latest edition of Tolley’s achieve through a legal construction. Second,
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Based in Liverpool, Kennan Doyle Solicitors is a small local firm specialising in all types of
Initially formed six years ago with just two solicitors, Kennan Doyle Solicitors has since flourished, and today the practice boasts nine expert members of staff all dedicated to providing their clients with the highest possible standards of support and service. This dedicated team are renowned in the local community for their approach to client care and quality legal service. Louise Ellis-Doyle is the Managing Partner of the firm and Alice McKenna runs a very busy conveyancing department for her. Alice is very well known in the area and has a large client following thanks to her personal approach and her vast legal knowledge.
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I ask. understand the relevant documentation more “The first major advantage is that we swiftly and even more accurately” Joseph and companies with HMRC enquiriesJoseph and laughs. “There are many brilliant understand the relevant documentation more “Tax is not the centre of our universe” replies. “With our clients, paperwork is often comes investigations, focussing on VAT andbarristers excise within a stone’s throw of this very Joseph laughs. “There are many brilliant swiftly and even more accurately” Joseph particularly legally complex: this is especially building. the counterintuitive reply. “People are.” a veteran tax duties. Tristan is himself litigator But people can be brilliant in many “Tax is not the centre of our universe” comes barristers within a stone’s throw of this very replies. “With our clients, paperwork is often true if documents are foreign, old, or otherwise different and expert swordsman and martial artist. I canways. Many barristers have spent the counterintuitive reply. “People are.” particularly legally complex: this is especially building. But people can be brilliant in many obscure. Consider also that high and ultratheir professional lives honing their litigation “Our clients aresee often famous celebrities, how the Zen-like focus and martial training true if documents are foreign, old, or otherwise different ways. Many barristers have spent high net worth individuals may have already sports people, bankers, global of preparation skills- knocking over opponents and dominating could be national useful in and the context Chancery Court Tax Chambers obscure. Consider also that high and ultra“Our clients are often famous celebrities, their professional lives honing their litigation set up, acquired or inherited intricatelybusiness leadershigh legal and ultracourtrooms. Very few of them have had for exceptional some of CCTC’s battles. skills- knocking over opponents and dominating sports people, bankers, national and global high net worth individuals may have already structured arrangements, assets with particular high net worth individuals. Many of them are substantial commercial experience outside of ownership structures and obligations, highly internationally mobile, with financial legal world.” courtrooms. Very few of them have had set up, acquired or inherited intricatelybusiness leaders- exceptional high and ultraNext there is Soracha, CCTC’s legal the assistant. innovative special purpose vehicles, and many affairs spanningShe multiple When substantial commercial experience outside of structured arrangements, assets with particular high net worth individuals. Many of them are has ajurisdictions. law degree from Cambridge and other artefacts of sophisticated legal design. I say they are exceptional, mean that quite terms“So Joseph tellsI me in no uncertain thatyou would say that what your clients really the legal world.” ownership structures and obligations, highly internationally mobile, with financial Rather than operating through distant referrals literally. In that they aren’t just brilliant, but aheadvalue she has a brilliant legal career of her.is your ability to look at problems from innovative special purpose vehicles, and many affairs spanning multiple jurisdictions. When – and running the risk that highly technical unique. And they come with unique oftento operate a holistic She’s already earnedand his trust with legal and commercial perspective?” “So you would say that what your clients really other artefacts of sophisticated legal design. I say they are exceptional, I mean that quite legal advice might be imperfectly understood – highly complex considerable financial circumstances. These complex I ask. autonomy- preparing value is your ability to look at problems from Rather than operating through distant referrals literally. In that they aren’t just brilliant, but it can save enormous time and effort to involve in turn create unique and highly and complex taxwith huge value legal documents dealing a holistic legal and commercial perspective?” unique. And they come with unique and often – and running the risk that highly technical us as soon and as closely as possible. Many problems.” “That’s trusts. Her recent work was instrumental in exactly it. To a hammer, everything I ask. legal advice might be imperfectly understood – highly complex financial circumstances. These of the accountants we work with recognise look like a nail. In my case, I came to the securing an important client a refundcan of more it can save enormous time and effort to involve in turn create unique and highly complex tax this and bring their more complex clients to “So off-the-peg than taxation solutions after working commercially with clients and £20,000 from aren’t HMRCjust for wastedbar legal “That’s exactly it. To a hammer, everything us as soon and as closely as possible. Many problems.” see us very early on. This invariably improves adequate for them?” customers. reply. “Hencecosts.I Joseph tells methe thatneed anyone who works I’m a businessman who became can look like a nail. In my case, I came to the of the accountants we work with recognise the accountant’s relationship with the client a barrister for a bespoke approach?” in tax knows just how exceptionally rare it is to and who can combine rigorous bar after working commercially with clients and this and bring their more complex clients to “So off-the-peg taxation solutions aren’t just because they are so pleased with the results.” legalfrom thinking with commercial problem-solving secure such costs-related compensation customers. I’m a businessman who became see us very early on. This invariably improves adequate for them?” I reply. “Hence- the need intuition”. “You took the words out of my mouth!” laughs HMRC! “So that deals with the incoming documents” Joseph. for a bespoke approach?” a barrister and who can combine rigorous the accountant’s relationship with the client holistic approach to Taxation I reply. “What about the outgoing?” legal thinking with commercial problem-solving because they are so pleased with the results.” Finally, I meet Bianca, the Marketing A and “To continue that tailoring metaphor, a She previously Communications Officer. “You took the words out of my mouth!” laughs intuition”. boutique tax chambers is like suit “So, is a boutique tax chambers really just “That comes back to my earlier engineering worked for oneaofbespoke the USA’s top hedge funds, Joseph. “So that deals with the incoming documents” maker. We physically our to clients andshe a natural about a particularly personal approach which analogy. Engaging us brings the architect and it’smeet obvious me that A holistic approach to Taxation I reply. “What about the outgoing?” Drawing on a vast wealth of tax advisory and disputes experience, Chancery Court Tax their trusted advisors to measure reflects your clients’ exceptionality?” I ask. and structural engineer together from the communicator and them great up. conversationalist. “To continue that tailoring metaphor, a That is, to understand their financial beginning. It allows all potential taxation “It’swrites more than that” replies Joseph. “It’s also She manages CCTC’sand press releases, “So, is a boutique tax chambers really just “That comes back to my earlier engineering boutique tax chambers is like a bespoke suit personal circumstances, what they solutions to be explored, and the optimised about the broad skillset we bring.” copy, and and manages their want very considerable about a particularly personal approach which analogy. Engaging us brings the architect maker. We physically meet our clients and to achieve: be itclient legalcommunications compliance, taxand efficient approach to implementation taken from the news flow. reflects your clients’ exceptionality?” I ask. and structural engineer together from the their trusted advisors to measure them up. solutions to wealth structuring, inheritance outset. I once was handed a case relating to “There is a 5-pointed star of taxation that “It’s more than that” replies Joseph. “It’s also beginning. It allows all potential taxation That is, to understand their financial and or succession planning, orsay a myriad of other a family partnership where the accountant affect most of our clients: income taxes, capital Before we goodbye, Joseph tells me some interviewing their of Chambers, about the broad skillsetJoseph we bring.”Howard. solutions to be explored, and the optimised personal circumstances, and what they wantHead aims. Once we news. understand a its newest did not understand the nuances of the way gains taxes, stamp duties, inheritance taxes CCTCthat, has we just tailor accepted approach to implementation taken from the to achieve: be it legal compliance, tax efficient suit to fit. It’s noteam surprise that aaSaville the law operated in a foreign jurisdiction, and member: leadingRow tax partner, and with VAT. You will find most tax barristers have is a 5-pointed taxation thatI ask Joseph outset. handed case relating to to make suit will always fit solutions to wealth structuring, inheritance better and look better than inadvertently produced fundamentally flawed a particular sub-specialism which dictates years of magic circle tax experience will soon Before I star openofmy notebook, the I once Joseph, dressed in dark “There blue suit, youwas need to be aa structural engineer accounts and transaction documentation. most of their professional activities, and many affect most ofsimple our clients: income taxes, capital family thestructure accountant or succession planning, or is a myriad other be joining Joseph, and helping to assist CCTC question of what inspired him toaseek to partnership there toofmeet me the moment sure that where the legal you build (whethersomething off-the-peg”. Finally, consider the future. focusI on either advisory or courtroom work. clients with its ever-increasing work flow. be called to the bar, and totaxes specialise indid tax. elevator doors 5 taxes, stamp it be a court case, a company restructure or gains duties, inheritance not understand the nuances of the way aims. Once we understandthe that, we tailor a open at the clients we work with often require I don’t even need askthe where thatof blue cantosee thought thissuit has reallyBut excited Chancery current a complex family succession VAT. You will find most tax barristers have the law operated in a foreign jurisdiction,plan) and doesn’t suit to fit. It’s no surprise that a SavilleLane, RowCCTC’s and As we’ve discussed, taxation laws change he says solutions which straddle several of him. “It;s all about the people for me”taxation After athan firm handshake, he he smiles. “I’m “It was really an accident” In drafting that injunction a particular sub-specialism which dictates inadvertentlycollapse. produced fundamentally flawedI’d managed came from. suit will always fit better andhome. look better constantly – often in reaction to unpredictable again. “The clients- and my team”. these: often all five points of the star. They are introduces me to his team – Tristan, Soracha, not from a ‘lawyer family’ where my parents to design a relatively simple legal “building” most of their professional activities, and many accounts and transaction documentation. something off-the-peg”. political developments – and its often simply often interconnected rather than separate- so and Bianca – and then he shows me focus to a on either encouraged to become a barrister. Finally, Quite consider that fitted our purpose and built it well enough I ask Joseph to tell me more about dialogue advisory orme courtroom work. the future. too much to ask generalist accountants work in one often creates work in others”. with clients. Because course,doors mostclose barristers As theof elevator and the team pleasantly decorated conference room, set the opposite in fact. I started learning the that it stood firm in court. From that point I don’t even need to ask where that blue suit But the clients we work with often require and solicitors to create cutting edge wealth are only available through referrals Ifrom theI won’t be the last now wave goodbye, sense apart from the main office. ropes from the bottom up in a family business. onwards, I knew I wanted to go into law.” came from. taxation solutions which straddle several of As we’ve discussed, taxation laws change structuring strategies which are legally robust solicitors and accountants. I nod - it certainly makes senses that even interviewer visiting CCTC. They are really It was 1996 and I was in my early twenties, five of the star. are in relation constantly –“But often in was reaction to unpredictable (and flexible) enough to stand for the many Joseph would need to be an all-rounder going somewhere. “This is usually where I first meet my these: clients”often all and wepoints needed to get anThey injunction that in property law. What ended up I ask Joseph toJoseph tell meexplains more about dialogue often interconnected rather separateso Our solicitor political developments and its to often simply decades to come.” He nods. “That’s right barristers can be rather than a niche specialist. However, there as he closes the heavy oak to a building wethan were working on. drawing you–instead tax?” with clients. Because of pours course, barristers in one often creates work in others”. much to ask generalist accountants is another thing that has been bugging me, curiously inaccessible. That’s one of the main door. He memost a coffee and evenwork though wasn’t able understand the nuances oftoo what are only available through from the his gently to create cutting edge “But what about a client’s existing solicitor’s and I put it to him. Namely, why not use an he has only referrals said a few words, we wanted, or to write the injunction weand solicitors “Shorty afterwards, I met wealth an old barrister calledreasons we’ve held a Direct Access Certificate solicitors and accountants. I nod - it certainly makes senses even incautiously structuring strategies which are robust barrister from the Bar Standards Board for Public and accountants?” I ask. “Can CCTC slot into experienced accountant? Is it really necessary reassuring manner is already in evidence, needed in time. So I that – perhaps John Ross-Martin. Helegally was Chancery to get barristers involved until you need legal existing arrangements?” from Lincoln’s Inn and just about to retire...Access for nearly a decade.” putting me immediately at ease as I settle intowould–need brought a book on injunctions from a (and legal flexible) Joseph to be an all-rounder enough to stand for was the many counsel, or actually end up in court? asked him if there was anything that – looking myright seat.barristers can be and had a go at drafting He nods. “That’s rather than a bookshop niche specialist. However, there it myself. decades to Icome.” “Absolutely” Joseph replies. “We work with back – he’d have done differently. He told me “For us, dialogue isn’t just a marketing feature Then to court with it”me, curiously inaccessible. That’s one of the main is another thing thatI went has been bugging designed to provide peace of mind: it’s literally numerous accountants, solicitors and other “Accountants are invariably commercially that he’d have existing become solicitor’s a tax barrister.” startaby congratulating him on CCTC’s reasons we’ve Iheld Direct Access Certificate and I put it to him. Namely, why not use an “But what about a client’s essential because we need to analyse each trusted advisors to help them take care of their minded and thoroughly knowledgeable in the “Wasn’t fantastic achievement in winning an SME “That was certainly a bold move” I say. and from the Bar Standards Board for Public experienced accountant? Is it really necessary accountants?” I ask. “Can CCTC slot into individual’s situation holistically. High and own HNW and UHNW clients. One of CCTC’s general tax field” agrees Joseph. “However, it obvious to the judge the injunction was the “Why was that?” I ask. News Legal Award for 2019. Then I mention existing arrangements?” Access for nearly a decade.” to get barristers involved until you need legal work of a have-a-go amateur?” their imminent move to larger offices in the ultra-high net worth individuals invariably that greatest strengths is that we can play solo, or they are not commonly legal specialists.Even counsel, or actually end up in court? “Because that’s where the cutting edge of newly refurbished 18th Century 12 Gray’s Inn bring unique circumstances to the table. For take our place in an existing orchestra.” if supported by the legal knowledge of a “We work Joseph “For us, dialogue isn’t just a marketing feature law isreplies. to be found. Tax iswith one of the largest “Yes” Joseph laughs. “Its language and“Absolutely”the Square (formally the offices of Baron Carlisle are invariably commercially numerous accountants, solicitors and other designed to provide peace of mind: expenses of any commercial venture. Get it presentation were certainly not “conventional”. of Berriew QC) as wellit’s asliterally the launch “Accountants of and thoroughly advisors to help them take care of their essential because we need to analyse each While minded right and everyone is then happy. Get it wrong However, itknowledgeable captured more in or the less whattrusted we CCTC’s pupillage programme. I’m giving SME NEWS / 2019 Legal Awards 5 “However, general tax field” clients. One of CCTC’s agrees individual’s situation holistically. High and andUHNW suddenly all your profits are gone, and needed it to.Joseph. The judge told me that heown was HNW and him open licence to have a – quite justifiable theytoare not commonly greatest is that we can play solo, or ultra-high net worth individuals invariably that your deal is deep underwater. Government tax incredulouslegal I hadspecialists.Even drafted it with no training and strengths – boast about CCTC’s breathtaking year Contact Information: policy changes frequently (often twice a year) just a textbook. He asked date, Joseph doesn’t take it. Instead, ifhe asks supported by the legal knowledge of me a if I’d considered take our place in an existing orchestra.” bring unique circumstances to the table. For
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Over the years the firm has provided legal support for a wide range of local and national organisations and is proud that this dynamic law firm has become an integral part of the local community and business network.
Chancery Court Tax Chambers (CCTC) is a boutique tax Chambers providing UK and international tax and wealth structuring advice. We explore the secrets behind the practice’s incredible success.
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Best Family Law Firm – of the Year - Midlands With more than 185 years’ experience providing legal services to individuals and businesses in knowledge to support a wide variety of clients. We profile the firm to find out more and explore the secrets behind its success in this year’s Legal Awards.
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Thanks to its vast industry expertise, Field Overell LLP is able to offer a comprehensive legal service without abandoning the traditions of personal service to its valued clients.
Chancery Court Tax Chambers (CCTC) is a boutique tax Chambers providing UK and international tax and wealth structuring advice. We explore the secrets behind the practice’s incredible success.
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Leading Providers of Corporate Legal Services 2019 & Best Commercial Progeny Corporate Law Limited individual or as a business. We profile the firm to find out more about the range of services it Originally established as the Lawrence Scoffield Group in 1981, Progeny has transformed over the years to ensure it remains able to offer its clients the solutions and support they need. Rebranded in 2016, Progeny was born out of an ambition to create the first multiservice professional platform designed to match client goals with those of the professionals advising them.
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is required in a manner that is attentive and efficient in both time and cost. For every one of our clients, the success of Progeny’s service offering is evidenced by the services that the team provide, the expertise they offer and the advice they deliver. As a result of its focus on client service, Progeny enables clients to have complete peace of mind that their high expectations will be surpassed. Overall, Progeny has achieved incredible success over the years, and looking ahead the firm will remain committed to enhancing this through their service offering and expert client advice.
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Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors
Best Full-Service Law Firm 2019 - Central London: Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors Hodge Jones & Allen has earned itself a strong reputation for fighting for what is right, for both businesses and individuals, since its inception in 1977. Founded on the ethos of getting access to justice for those who would otherwise be denied it, the firm is committed to providing first-class legal help to individuals and organisations alike. HJA prides itself on its philosophy, with many of their clients, both businesses and individuals, choosing to be represented by them because HJA’s ethical approach. The firm’s expert team, spanning more than 230 staff, strive to right wrongs, and provide legal excellence for all and get only the very best result for their valued clients.
The firm offers a bespoke employment law, dispute resolution and property disputes advice for businesses when they have a legal problem to resolve, while for individuals the firm offers services for a wide range of needs including human rights, social housing, financial crime & regulatory investigations, personal injury, medical negligence, family law and criminal defence. Every solicitor in the firm’s London legal practice adopts a meticulous approach to their work, ensuring that every case is dealt with in a competent and capable manner. Seeking to offer every client equal support, the firm’s solicitors do their utmost to minimise
the uncertainty and stress that any legal proceedings can bring, doing all that they can to help achieve a swift, satisfactory solution to whatever issue their clients may have. Ultimately, HJA remains as committed to assisting its clients to defend or assert their legal rights, against any opponent, no matter how powerful, as it was when it was first founded. Employing only the best funding mechanism available, the company has achieved a range of exceptional successes over the years, and moving forward it will aim to add to these and support even more clients. HJA was also recently recognised as Insurance Law Firm of the year at the 2019 Legal 500 Awards.
“Hodge Jones & Allen has earned itself a strong for what is right, for both businesses and individuals, since its Founded on the ethos
Contact Information: Company: Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors Contact: Chris Stevenson | Website: www.hja.net
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