Max Schofield is a commercial barrister with particular expertise in indirect tax disputes, and is ranked by the 2022 Legal500 directory as a “Rising Star” in the field of VAT.

Max has been instructed to advise and appear on a broad range of tax cases concerning VAT, SDLT, Excise Duties, Remote Gaming Duty, and has a busy practice far beyond his call.

His clients have included social media platforms, television channels, food and drink manufacturers, online casinos, and universities.

As a co-editor of the long-running publication “A Handbook of EU VAT Legislation” (Wolters Kluwer), Max keeps his finger on the pulse with regards to changes to VAT law. He is widely published and often invited to give guest lectures at universities and to present papers at symposia.

Max is regularly contacted to provide expert commentary on changes and trends in tax law and policy.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Max was a tax editor for Bloomberg BNA and a paralegal in Macfarlanes LLP’s litigation department and Clyde & Co LLP’s professional negligence department. He accepts instructions for matters in the High Court, County Court, Court of Appeal, First Tier Tribunal (Tax) and Upper Tribunal (TCC).