The Tax Professionals Podcast

TTPP95: When and How to Instruct the Perfect Tax Barrister as a Tax Professional with Devereux Chambers

Jack Bonehill

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In this episode, we are joined by Devereux chambers – specifically Max Schofield (a tax barrister), Glenn Billenness (Director of Clerking and Business Development) and Aparna Nathan KC (a tax barrister).

You’ll Learn

  • (6:15) What does instructing mean when it comes to tax barristers and who can instruct one?
  • (13:00) What does litigation mean?
  • (16:30) What can you instruct a tax barrister to do (i.e. how can they help you and your clients)?
  • (20:30) What exactly are barrister opinions for tax and are they helpful?
  • (27:15) At what point/when should a tax barrister be instructed?
  • (36:30) What’s the difference between a KC and non-KC barrister?
  • (41:45) How do fees work?

Resources

Related eps:

Tax Research Masterclass (link to business case in the full details)