George Rowell

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About George Rowell

George is a commercial barrister with particular expertise in tax disputes, professional negligence and insolvency. He combines heavy-weight advocacy experience with in-depth tax and commercial knowledge. In the field of tax he regularly advises on VAT, IHT, CGT, employment-related taxes, tax avoidance schemes and penalties. His professional negligence practice has a particular focus on claims against accountants, tax advisors and IFAs. He is a member of the Attorney-General’s Panel of Counsel and regularly appears for and against HMRC and other Government departments. He is a contributing editor of Simon’s Taxes and co-author of Tax Penalties: A Practitioner's Guide (Sweet & Maxwell, 2017). Career: Called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn, 2004; commenced career in-house with HMRC; joined Exchange Chambers in 2017. Directory recommendations: Chambers & Partners, 2019: Tax – Regional – Band One 'A much-admired junior. whose broad practice encompasses cases concerning VAT, corporation tax, stamp duty land tax and capital gains tax. increasingly active in issues relating to professional negligence."Very impressive knowledge, grasp of issues and expertise. No-nonsense - he goes straight to the issues and provides clear and concise advice.""He gives clear and practical advice - we have a lot of faith in him."' Chambers & Partners, 2018: Tax – Regional – Band One 'A much-admired junior whose broad practice encompasses cases concerning VAT, corporation tax, stamp duty land tax and capital gains tax. He also acts in employment-related tax matters. “He is very pragmatic and he always finds a solution.' Chambers & Partners, 2017: Tax – Regional – Band One 'Highly recommended for his extensive experience of handling tax disputes."He is an impressive and persuasive advocate who is quick on his feet."' Legal 500, 2016-2017: Western Circuit - Commercial - Leading Junior 'Recommended for tax and professional negligence matters.'