HMRC Tax Investigation
Top-Rated HMRC Tax Investigation Barrister | Best-In-Class Direct Access Specialist Tax Evasion Fraud Defence KC [formerly QC]
Best HMRC tax investigation fraud defence barrister, Adrian Eissa KC is renowned as a Go-To taxation evasion defence specialist.
He repeatedly obtains successful outcomes for clients charged with the full range of HMRC tax evasion frauds, relating to:
- Cheating the Public Revenue
- Income Tax Evasion
- Vat Fraud, including MTIC & Carousel
- Offshore Tax Evasion
- Corporation Tax Fraud
- National Insurance (NI) Contribution Evasion
- Customs Duty Evasion
- Money Laundering
- Proceeds of Crime (POCA)
- SFO Investigations
- FCA Investigations
- COP9 – Code of Practice 9
- Tax Appeals
In addition, and unlike many criminal defence direct access barristers, Adrian Eissa KC is authorised by the Bar Standards Board to conduct litigation. This means there may be no need to hire a solicitor for your tax evasion fraud case, thereby streamlining efficiency & client-barrister communication, and saving on costs.
Top HMRC Tax Investigation Barrister | Expert Tax Evasion Fraud Defence KC
Tax evasion is a serious criminal offense in the UK, with potential penalties ranging from significant fines to imprisonment.
It is crucial to engage a barrister as soon as a tax investigation or potential charge arises. Early involvement allows the barrister to manage the situation from the outset, potentially preventing a case from escalating to prosecution.
When individuals or businesses are accused of tax evasion, Adrian Eissa KC stresses that they need to retain not just a highly skilled general purpose criminal defence barrister, but a seasoned KC who has the deepest understanding of HMRC investigation protocols so that the right tactics and strategies can be developed and then artfully implemented to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
This is why Adrian Eissa KC is the Go-To barrister for HMRC Tax Investigations. His unique and unparalleled service for clients facing time consuming and stressful tax investigations is renowned to get results.
Best Barrister for Tax Fraud Defence | Specialist HMRC Tax Investigation Direct Access KC
Working closely with some of the best specialist tax barristers and accountants in the country, Adrian is able to advise and assist in every aspect of tax investigations and issues to obtain the best possible outcome.
HMRC has a uniquely wide ranging and diverse methods of investigation and enforcement ranging from the imposition of civil penalties to criminal prosecutions and confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.(POCA).
In certain circumstances HMRC will work in conjunction with other prosecutorial agencies such as the CPS and National Crime Agency.
Adrian Eissa KC offers a unique bespoke service tailored to the specific needs of his clients.
Working closely with an outstanding London boutique tax chambers and highly skilled forensic accountants where necessary, Adrian is able to challenge the extent of tax liabilities and also challenge a refusal to allow deduction of input tax .
Proceeds of Crime ActExpert in Defending against HMRC Tax Investigations | Adrian Eissa KC | Top-Rated UK Tax Penalty Lawyer
Because of Adrian’s expert knowledge of financial law in general and UK tax law in particular, including international multi-jurisdiction cases together with his outstanding track record of obtaining successful client outcomes for all types of fraud cases, Adrian will be able to:
Challenge the imposition of penalties
Develop the strongest grounds possible to appeal and challenge any imposition penalties, and argue and negotiate for you with persuasive legal force.
Robustly Represent You at HMRC Tribunal Hearings
Represent you in First and Upper Tier HMRC Tribunals relating to goods seized by either HM Revenue and Customs or Border Force and against some decisions made by the National Crime Agency.
Obtain COP9 Immunity From All Tax Evasion Charges
Advise and assist in relation to all aspects of Code of Practice 9, also known as COP9. This is an alternative to criminal prosecution and refers to HMRC’s Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF), which offers individuals immunity from criminal prosecution for tax offences in return for a full disclosure of tax fraud. The CDF is operated exclusively by HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service.
Skilfully Represent you at the Pre-Charge stage
Powerfully represent you at the Pre-Charge stage. As an exceedingly experienced specialist fraud defence lawyer with a track record of obtaining successful outcomes for clients, Adrian is the ideal champion to have on your side to achieve the most favourable outcome.
Expertly Defend Against Tax Evasion & Fraud Act 2006 Charges
Defend the full spectrum of tax related criminal prosecutions including tax evasion, Fraud Act 2006 offences, Cheating the Public Revenue , Fraudulent Evasion of Duty/Evasion of Excise Duty, MTIC offences, Money Laundering and failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion.
Challenge POCA Confiscation & Restraint Orders
Defending proceedings under POCA (including representation of third parties adversely affected by the imposition of restraint or confiscation orders).
Appeal & Challenge HMRC Penalties & Charges
Advice on Appeal where necessary.
Adrian is calm, methodical and totally unflappable under pressure. A charming advocate whom juries like.
Legal 500
Fraud Crime
Very thorough … Excellent at communicating with the client. He remains positive in the face of even the worst of judicial storms.
Legal 500
Fraud
Very thorough. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal principles. Excellent at communicating with the client. He remains positive in the face of even the worst of judicial storms.
Legal 500
Fraud
Contact Top-Rated HMRC Tax Tribunal Hearing Investigation Barrister | Best-In-Class Tax Fraud Defence Direct Access KC Adrian Eissa KC
If you or a loved one would like an initial conversation about your case with one of the UK’s top-rated and most successful direct access specialist HMRC tax investigation fraud defence barristers, speak to my clerk, Daniel.
APPOINTMENTS:
- Recorder of Crown Court 2012
- Queen’s Counsel 2018
PUBLICATIONS:
- The Proceeds of Crime
Millington & Sutherland Williams 5th Ed, 2018. Oxford University Press, Civil Recovery Chapters - Criminal Law Week 2019
Case commentary - Fraud: A Practitioners Handbook
Bloomsbury Professional 2014 - Confiscation: A Practitioners Handbook
Bloomsbury Professional 2011
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- Criminal Bar Association
- Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association
- Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates
- Member of the Fraud Lawyers Association