Megan Durnford | Associate

MDurnford@jha.comLondon solicitors & barristers specialising in tax litigation, HMRC tax disputes, HMRC tax appeal, HMRC tax tribunal and HMRC tax penalty appeal.
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London solicitors & barristers specialising in tax litigation, HMRC tax disputes, HMRC tax appeal, HMRC tax tribunal and HMRC tax penalty appeal.

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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