George is very approachable and user-friendly, and he is first class on claims against accountants.”

Chambers UK 2022, PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE

George is a commercial barrister specialising in tax disputes, professional negligence and insolvency. He has specialised in tax disputes throughout his time as a barrister. He ‘cut his teeth’ in-house with HM Customs & Excise and HM Revenue & Customs before moving to successful independent practice. Historically the majority of his tax instructions came from HMRC, but in recent years he has built a strong following amongst private-sector solicitors, accountants and tax advisors. Most of his tax work is now on behalf of private clients, trustees and small-to-medium-sized businesses.

  • Appointments:

    • Attorney-General’s Regional Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown since 2008 (re-appointed in 2010 and 2015)
    • Lincoln’s Inn, Hardwicke Award
    • Government Legal Service Scholarship

  • Qualifications:

    • Magdalen College, Oxford (MA (Oxon))
    • City University (Dip. Law (Distinction), MA in Law

  • Professional memberships:

    • Northern Chancery Bar Association
    • Bar Pro Bono Unit

  • George Rowell is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.