Iain MacWhannell

Iain was called to the Bar in 2006 and his practice focuses on contentious tax, allegations of fraud/avoidance/abuse, and investigations. He has litigated several of the leading cases on HMRC investigative powers, VAT fraud, and the Knowledge/Means of Knowledge tests. Iain manages a wide variety of work for an international client base, ranging from UHNWIs to PLCs and owner-managed businesses to trusts and funds. He is often sought out by other legal and professional advisors for a second opinion and to help ‘unlock’ long-running or complex disputes. · Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP

EnglandContentious Tax, Commercial Litigation

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About

Called to the Bar in 2006, Iain is a partner at Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP whose practice focuses on contentious tax, allegations of fraud/avoidance/abuse, and investigations. He has litigated leading cases on HMRC investigative powers, VAT fraud and the Knowledge/Means of Knowledge tests, and acts for an international client base from UHNWIs to PLCs, owner‑managed businesses, trusts and funds.

Practice areas

Contentious TaxCommercial LitigationChancery LitigationInvestigationsFraud

Office

England

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP · Iain was called to the Bar in 2006 and his practice focuses on contentious tax, allegations of fraud/avoidance/abuse, and investigations. He has litigated several of the leading cases on HMRC investigative powers, VAT fraud, and the Knowledge/Means of Knowledge tests. Iain manages a wide variety of work for an international client base, ranging from UHNWIs to PLCs and owner-managed businesses to trusts and funds. He is often sought out by other legal and professional advisors for a second opinion and to help ‘unlock’ long-running or complex disputes.

England

Expertise

HMRC investigative powersVAT fraudKnowledge/Means of Knowledge testsUltra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs)Publicly listed companies (PLCs)Owner-managed businessesTrusts and funds

Admissions

Called to the Bar (England & Wales), 2006