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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JHA ranked in top tier in Chambers Global 2025
We are happy to announce that JHA's Tax Disputes Team has been ranked as Band 1 by Chambers Global today. A special congratulations to our lawyers who also received individual recognition: Graham Aaronson KC (Band 1), Michael Anderson (Band 2) Iain MacWhannell (Band 4) and Paul Farmer (Senior Statespeople).
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The Upper Tribunal (UT) rejected a taxpayer’s application for permanent anonymity, following the taxpayer's decision to withdraw their substantive appeal with the First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT). The UT further granted a third party limited access to the FTT’s previous case management decision. The UT’s decision emphasises the importance placed on open justice and highlights the court and tribunals’ reluctance to permit anonymity in litigation.
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