HireABarrister Tax
Specialist tax Barristers, straight to the expert
When a tax question turns on how the law applies, or HMRC disagrees with you, you need someone who reads the legislation for a living and can argue it. Instruct a specialist tax Barrister directly, with the fee agreed in writing first.
Every Barrister regulated by the Bar Standards Board
What you get
What a tax Barrister does
Barristers are specialists in the law itself and in arguing it. That is the help you need when the rules are unclear or the stakes are high.
Written opinions
A considered view on how the law applies to your facts, that you, your board or your accountant can rely on when deciding what to do.
HMRC enquiries and disputes
Advice on HMRC letters, information requests, assessments and penalties, and on how to answer them, including statutory reviews.
Tax Tribunal appeals
Preparing and presenting appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber). Advocacy is what Barristers are trained for.
Companies, owners and directors
Through Direct Access you can instruct the Barrister yourself, without first going through a Solicitor.
Accountants, family offices and trustees
Bring in specialist opinion or advocacy for a client while you stay their day-to-day adviser.
How it works
Three steps to a fixed fee
Tell us what is happening
The property or issue, the structure, and anything HMRC has sent. Our team turns it into a clear brief.
We match the specialist
A Barrister with the right tax expertise looks at the brief. You receive a single fixed fee in writing.
You decide
Nothing is owed until you say yes. If you go ahead, you work directly with your Barrister and our team stays on hand.
Questions about tax Barristers
Do I need an accountant as well as a Barrister?
Often, yes, and the two work well together. Your accountant prepares accounts and returns; the Barrister advises on how the law applies where the answer is uncertain or disputed, and represents you if it reaches a Tribunal. Many of our tax enquiries come from accountants on behalf of their clients.
Can I instruct a tax Barrister without a Solicitor?
Yes. Under the Direct Access scheme, members of the public and businesses can instruct a Barrister directly for advice, drafting and representation, including at the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber).
How are fees set?
You receive a single fixed fee in writing for the agreed work before anything starts. There is no hourly billing and no obligation to proceed after the quote.
HireABarrister Tax
Tell us about the tax problem.
We will match you with a specialist tax Barrister and send a fixed fee in writing. No obligation.