Ian Hyde

Ian has over 35 years' experience across a range of tax issues, specialising in managing tax risk, tax disputes and tax litigation.

Ian represents clients from internet platforms to banks and national retailers in tax disputes mediation and in all the courts from the Tax Tribunal to the Supreme Court and the European Court.

Ian advises on disputes across all direct and indirect taxes and has a particular interest in the digital economy, transfer pricing and cross border issues. Ian also regularly advises on the Criminal Finances Act and other regulatory compliance issues. 

Ian sits as a part time judge in the Tax Tribunal and is also a CEDR accredited mediator.

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

The digitalisation and wider transformations taking place in business models, markets and supply chains has increased businesses' tax risk. New legislation and HMRC aggressiveness is adding to that. As one of the longest practising tax disputes lawyers in the UK Ian tries to use his experience to take a calm and realistic view of the issue, the risk and what to do next. 

Ian Hyde and his disputes team are all very bright and knowledgeable. They have great insight into the tribunals and are very technically minded. 

They take the time to listen to concerns, analyse the situation, and develop a strategic plan to address the issues at hand. Their understanding of the specific matter at hand was excellent, and they are skilled at advocating for their clients’ best interests.

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