Patrick Cannon is one of the leading tax barristers in London delivering trusted tax advice and representation in disputes with HMRC.
Patrick advises on and appears in civil and criminal tax disputes with HMRC, challenges to tax avoidance schemes and action against professional and other advisers who mis-sold aggressive tax avoidance schemes now subject to APNs and Follower Notices.
He is also a leading specialist in Stamp Duty Land Tax and related tax issues and his published works include the annual Tolley’s Stamp Taxes and Key Haven’s GAAR: A Practical Approach (3rd ed April 2018).
Direct Access Tax Barrister
He is also allowed to conduct litigation, so the client is not left to deal with form filling, letters, arranging witnesses, issuing legal proceedings and tax tribunal representation
As a former practising solicitor who has been a barrister for over 20 years, Patrick is very well equipped to offer clients a complete legal service, from giving initial advice to corresponding with HMRC and other legal proceedings.
For professional and insurance reasons Patrick is unable to offer any advice until he has been formally instructed.