Arbitration
Arbitration continues to grow in popularity as a means of resolving commercial disputes quickly, effectively and confidentially. In response to this increased demand, our arbitration capability has similarly grown and, using our depth of experience and understanding of the arbitration process, we continue to guide clients in a manner to fit their commercial objectives.
Read MoreArt Law
JHA has deep and broad experience in advising clients across all sectors of the art market, including with respect to the sale and purchase of works of art, both privately and at auction, litigation, including disputes relating to the authenticity or ownership of works of art, the negotiation of loans using art as collateral, tax-related issues, such as VAT, and advice on insurance, risk management, intellectual property and regulatory issues. Our attorneys strive to offer practical advice based on their many decades of experience in the art market in both London and New York. JHA regularly advises clients on matters arising both in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Read MoreCommercial Litigation
At JHA, we have an established team of commercial litigation lawyers and KCs, which collaborate to deliver an effective case strategy, built around the clients’ commercial objectives. Our extensive experience and expertise are complemented by an agile approach. We are often able to complete a conflict check-in less than one hour, meaning we can start work at short notice for clients with time-sensitive needs.
Read MoreCosts Litigation
The overseeing and recovery of costs is a core part of every dispute. Spiralling costs or the ability to obtain payment are major client concerns. At JHA, we make the process efficient and easy for our clients, which include in-house legal teams and other law firms.
Read MoreInsolvency Litigation
JHA brings its extensive contentious experience to matters of financial distress, including restructuring advice and insolvency litigation. Our experience extends to advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, debtors and committees on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency-related disputes.
Read MoreInternational Protection and White Collar Criminal Defence
Our solicitors and barristers work closely with our investigators and forensic accountants to ensure that clients facing investigation and potential prosecution by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HMRC and the Crown Prosecution Service for offences including high-value fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption have access to a multi-disciplinary team from the outset. JHA brings a wealth of experience, insight and tactical awareness to provide advice and representation extending beyond the sphere of criminal defence to private prosecutions, Unexplained Wealth Orders, the annulment of sanctions and the deletion of INTERPOL Red Notices.
Read MoreInvestigation
An investigation can be a daunting prospect, with the requirements of resource and time alongside the potential threats to reputation and even license to operate. We provide unrivalled strategic advice and maintain long-standing working relationships with the SFO, FCA and other foreign regulators, to achieve the best possible client outcomes.
Read MorePrivate Wealth Disputes
JHA has a fast-growing contentious trusts team representing clients in extremely high-value disputes in relation to complex structures located all over the world. The team has a particular focus on generational wealth preservation, and we have extensive experience acting for high‑profile UHNW families navigating fiercely litigated international inheritance and wealth division matters.
Read MoreTax Disputes
JHA’s contentious tax practice brings together barristers, solicitors, chartered tax advisors and accountants. Together, we deliver a cohesive, considered and effective approach to advising and representing clients through all stages of a dispute.
Read MoreRECENT ARTICLES
Search and Seizure
Helen McGhee TEP, Elizabeth Dean and Megan Durnford consider HMRC’s ever-expanding criminal investigation powers
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UT considers taxpayer’s application for permanent anonymity and third-party disclosure request (HMRC v The Taxpayer and Others)
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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PRIVATE CIENT BUDGET UPDATE
The new rules are complex and what follows is an overview. The non dom changes will be effective from 6 April 2025. No changes have been made to the statutory residence test (SRT) effective for UK tax purposes from tax year 2013/14 onwards (prior to then the common law determined UK residence status for tax purposes).
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