FS Litigation is one of the UK’s leading firms for claims arising from negligent tax advice and failed tax mitigation schemes. Ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, we are particularly noted for our expertise in high-value, high-profile tax negligence disputes.
We are one of the few truly specialist litigation practices in the country, acting exclusively for claimants: high-net-worth individuals, business owners, trustees and professionals who have suffered significant financial and reputational loss due to negligent or conflicted advice from accountants, tax advisers and scheme promoters. Our lawyers have led some of the most complex multi-million-pound claims in this field — including those involving film partnerships, trust structures, EBTs and EFRBS — and our lawyers are regularly consulted by the Financial Times, The Times, Citywire and the BBC for comment on high-profile cases.
A significant proportion of our work involves secret commission claims, where clients were not informed that advisers received undisclosed fees for recommending aggressive or unsuitable tax schemes. In such cases, limitation periods may be extended significantly — often making claims viable when clients assumed they were out of time.
FS Litigation’s expertise and reputation in professional negligence claims is reflected in both the firm and its lawyers’ Band 1 ranking in Chambers and Partners where it is one of only three firms ranked, the other two firms being defendant-insurer firms.
We have acted in disputes involving a wide range of failed tax mitigation and avoidance schemes, including:
Legal 500"FS Litigation has a national reputation for high-profile, multi-million pound 'big ticket' litigation, in particular tax negligence claims, having recovered seven-figure settlements.”
Chambers & Partners“The team is especially skilled acting on high-value tax-related disputes.”
Legal 500“Described by some as the only pure financial services litigation firm outside London – its team is the envy of many of the top law firms it comes up against.”
Legal 500“Litigation boutique FS Litigation is highly regarded as a claimant firm, particularly in tax negligence and professional services”
High-value litigation requires careful consideration of costs and risk. FS Litigation offers sophisticated funding arrangements, including:
Around 90% of our tax negligence cases are conducted on a contingent basis. Every case is assessed rigorously to ensure it meets the evidential and commercial standards required for a successful outcome. For further detail, see our dedicated page on managing litigation costs.
£15 million losses pursued in alleged negligence and undisclosed commissions claims. FS Litigation is acting on a fully contingent basis to recover over £15 million for our client in claims against their former accountant, former solicitors, King’s Counsel, and various Qubic entities
Our lawyers are individually recognised as experts in their field and FS Litigation itself is renowned nationally for combining technical expertise with the tactical judgment needed to achieve results in the most challenging circumstances.
Our expert lawyers have secured seven-figure settlements in complex, high-value disputes concerning failed investments, negligent pension transfer advice, SIPP and SSAS pension disputes and Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes (UCIS).
Commercial disputes are often high-stakes, complex and business-critical. They can involve contracts worth many millions, urgent injunctions, or shareholder and partnership disagreements that determine the future of a business.
Our accreditations affirm our position as a leading commercial litigation firm. These independent legal directories conduct in-depth research, including thousands of interviews with clients and peers, to identify and rank the top firms and individuals in the UK.
Being ranked is a testament to our technical legal ability, commercial astuteness, and unwavering commitment to client service. It’s an external validation of the exceptional quality and results we consistently deliver for our clients.
Where negligent tax advice or a failed scheme has caused you or your business substantial loss, our Band 1-ranked team can advise on the most effective recovery strategy.
Contact us in confidence on 0161 714 4520 or via our secure enquiry form.