Expertise

Matthew’s expertise includes:

• disputes with HMRC in relation to all UK taxes
• litigation in the tax tribunal and higher courts
• alternative dispute resolution and mediation
• judicial review actions against HMRC
• managing group litigation claims against HMRC

Experience

Matthew’s recent work includes agreed settlement on major transfer pricing and intra-group financing disputes, successful appeals against CGT on business disposals and resolving complex VAT disputes affecting a range of Fintech companies. Other experience includes advising clients on PAYE/NIC disputes, judicial review actions against HMRC and tax penalty assessments.

Career

Before joining Stewarts, Matthew worked in the specialist tax disputes teams at RPC and PwC before helping set up a new tax disputes service line at Osborne Clarke.

Accreditations and Memberships

Solicitor, England and Wales

External Publications

• Tax Journal: HMRC’s LSS manual 1 March 2023
• Agencies and PSCs: a question of contract? 8 September 2022
• Legal professional privilege in a tax context 9 September 2021

Personal

Matthew enjoys hiking in the UK countryside and pub quizzes.