Julian Ghosh QC

Profile:

Julian Ghosh’ practice covers all areas of taxation. He is particularly well known for his corporate work and that involving European taxation issues.

Recent reported cases:

Yorkshire Co-op v CEC (ECJ) (VAT treatment of discount coupons); CAMAS plc v Atkinson (High Court - treatment of abortive acquisition costs for investment companies); University of Glasgow v CEC (Court of Session - whether CEC may make alternative assessments); Anchor International Ltd v JRC (plant and machinery - capital allowances).

Publications

Author (with I L Johnson) Taxation of Loan Relationships, Financial Investments and Foreign Exchange , (Butterworths).

Recommendations

Legal 500
(Corporate Tax)
“…the 'incisive' Julian Ghosh has acted for Cadbury Schweppes on several matters, including its European tussle over controlled foreign company rules”(2006)

“is ‘extremely thorough’,’ practical’ and a ‘good lateral thinker’. He has particularly impressed with his work on EC law and financial instruments.(2005)

(Private Client)
“Promising junior...ones to watch” (2006).

“… rising star …”.(2005)

Chambers UK

Weds "academic rigour" and "practical advice" to provide his clients with "excellent" personal tax guidance. (2008)

“A Deputy Special Commissioner and a member of the Scottish Bar, Julian Ghosh advises on all areas of tax. He is well known for his corporate tax work and for dealing with European taxation issues. One solicitor noted his particular experience in loan relationships and finance tax legislation. "Commercial, client and result focused," he was involved in the ECJ case Yorkshire Co-op v CEC, regarding the VAT treatment of discount vouchers and CAMAS plc v Atkinson, a High Court case concerning the treatment of abortive acquisition costs for investment companies.” (2006)

"One of the cleverest people at the junior bar," Julian Ghosh "is first rate for opinion work," according to other barristers. Widely recognised for his expertise on financial issues, "he brings a very useful perspective to loan relationships and financial instruments." As well as advising on structured finance, he often acts in corporate transactions and has particular expertise in EC tax. A presence in Brussels and his membership of the Scottish bar allow his skills to stretch way beyond the confines of a single jurisdiction. He is also undertaking an increasing amount of contentious work”(2005)

Professional memberships

Revenue Bar Association
Chancery Bar Association
VAT Practitioners Group

Career and Education:

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Harris Academy Dundee
University of Edinburgh
St Edmund Hall, Oxford

1993 (Lincolns Inn)

 2006

Deputy Special Commissioner
Member of Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh

 

 

Year of Call:   1993

Specialises In:
Tax

Clerked by:
 Colin Griffin

 

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