Addington Chambers, a newly established ‘virtual’ chambers specialising in tax and revenue law, has welcomed Michael Ashe QC SC and Lynne Counsell to the team.
Michael (pictured), a QC and practising silk in Ireland, has joined from 9 Stone Buildings. He focuses his practice on business and finance, handling matters including contract and company law, conflict of laws, financial services, market abuse and tax. He also has experience in general chancery and commercial matters, as well as judicial review.
Lynne, also formerly of 9 Stone Buildings, advises on a wide range of private client matters, including wills and trusts, probate procedure, Inheritance Act claims and Court of Protection cases. She also deals with issues relating to financial services, such as collective investment schemes, regulatory issues and the marketing of investments.
Adrian Shipwright, joint head of chambers, said: ‘We are delighted that from a standing-start seven months ago, we now have a team of eleven and it is a massive boost to our credibility as a serious tax practice that we have been able to recruit new Chamber members of both Michael and Lynne’s calibre and standing, including our first Silk. We seek to become the best not the biggest set and to continue our collaborative and cooperative ethos as we grow further.’
Joint head Julian Hickey added: ‘In today’s complex financial and post-Brexit world there is a growing demand for representing individuals and businesses on appeals relating to complicated tax matters and associated advisory work. We are seeing demand for our services grow, against a backdrop of constantly evolving anti-avoidance rules, and inevitably this will increase due to the need for taxes to pay for the pandemic. We welcome Michael and Lynne to our team and plan to announce further new Members shortly.’
