PROFILE
Megan was called to the Bar in 2016 and her practice is focused on tax disputes. She has a broad range of experience, having worked on both direct and indirect tax cases, such as her significant involvement in the successful FTT trial as part of the PPCN Group Litigation. She has represented clients at multiple levels of the UK courts and tax tribunals, including hearings before the Supreme Court which involved a case described by that court as unparalleled in complexity, difficulty and vast sums at stake. Megan also assisted in the editing and compilation of ‘The Tax Disputes & Litigation Review’ (8th edition).
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Called to the Bar of England & Wales, 2016
EDUCATION
University of Law - Bar professional Training Course
University of Birmingham – Law LLB (Honours)
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Read MoreJHA ranked in top tier again in Chambers UK 2025
We are happy to announce that JHA's Tax Disputes Team has again been ranked as Band 1 by Chambers today, a ranking we have proudly achieved every year since we began in 2013. A special congratulations to our lawyers who also received individual recognition: Graham Aaronson KC (Band 1), Simon Whitehead (Band 1), Michael Anderson (Band 2) Iain MacWhannell (Band 4) and Paul Farmer (Senior Statespeople).
This is the latest successful ranking, following previous top-tier rankings in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2025 and Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024.
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