Financial and Tax Disputes
Financial and Tax Dispute Solicitors
An HMRC enquiry, a statutory demand or a threatened bankruptcy petition usually comes with deadlines. This guide covers tax disputes, debt and insolvency, and when a solicitor should be involved in England and Wales.
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Overview
What this area covers
This area brings together disputes about money: tax investigations and appeals against HMRC, personal and corporate insolvency, debt recovery, and disputes over financial products and services. They often involve formal procedures with strict deadlines.
Common situations
When you may need a financial and tax dispute solicitor
- HMRC has opened an enquiry or investigation into your affairs.
- You have received a statutory demand or bankruptcy petition.
- Your company cannot pay its debts.
- You are owed a significant sum by a business.
The solicitor’s role
How a financial and tax dispute solicitor can help
Solicitors in this field negotiate with HMRC, represent clients in tax tribunals, advise directors on their duties when a company is in difficulty, and take or defend insolvency and debt proceedings. They often work alongside accountants and insolvency practitioners.
Getting ready
What to prepare before contacting a solicitor
- HMRC letters or court documents
- Tax returns and accounts
- Loan and credit agreements
- A summary of debts and assets
Choosing a solicitor
Choosing a solicitor
Look for experience of the specific procedure. Tax, personal insolvency and corporate insolvency are separate specialisms.
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Find financial and tax dispute solicitors
Search Verified Solicitors for SRA-regulated firms that handle financial and tax dispute matters, then compare their profiles.
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A common question
Should I ignore a statutory demand I dispute?
No. There are short deadlines to apply to set it aside. Take advice immediately.
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The information on this page is general information, not legal advice. The law and procedures can change and how they apply will depend on your circumstances.