
David Ewart specialises in all areas of taxation, both corporate and personal, direct and indirect.
David Ewart specialises in all areas of taxation, both corporate and personal, direct and indirect.
Called 1987 (Gray’s Inn)
Treasury A Panel (1999 – 2005)
First Chancery Revenue Junior (2000 – 2006)
QC (2006)
Revenue Bar Association
London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association
Chancery Bar Association
Trinity College, Oxford (1986 BA Hons)
Corporate Tax
Ranking: Band 1
“His ability to grasp complicated structures quickly is impressive.” “He has a very easy manner which goes down well with clients.” (2021)
“Hugely knowledgeable and able to deal with complex issues simply and persuasively.” (2020)
“Incisive, efficient and user-friendly.” “His advice is clear, unequivocal and extremely helpful.” (2019)
Tax: Private Client
Ranking: Band 2
“He is a very experienced litigator who is formidable in court.” “He is very thorough and he will put points in a low-key way, so they creep up on you.” (2021)
“Enormously helpful and turns things around at great speed.” “He has the ability to get to the nub of the issue even when the case is extremely complicated. David gives practical advice that the client understands.” (2020)
“He’s a compelling advocate. He’s always in court, I do wonder how he has the time to prepare so well – whatever his secret is, it works.” (2019)
Tax: VAT
Ranking: Leading Silk, Tier 2
‘Huge technical ability. Very quick to get at the issue.’ (2021)
‘Incredibly broad practice and possesses in-depth experience on most tax issues; huge technical ability.’ (2020)
‘He possesses an incredibly analytical mind.’ (2019)
Tax: Corporate
Ranking: Leading Silk, Tier 2
‘Huge technical ability. Very quick to get at the issue.’ (2021)
‘Incredibly broad practice and possesses in-depth experience on most tax issues; huge technical ability.’ (2020)
‘Very intelligent and suited to litigation.’ (2019)
Private Client: Personal Tax
Ranking: Leading Silk, Tier 1
‘Very quick to get at the issue.’ (2021)
‘Has a practical and logical approach to solving problems.’ (2020)
‘His technical expertise is second to none.’ (2019)
Tax: Private Client
Ranking: Band 2
David Ewart QC acts for both HMRC and high net worth clients on tax matters including IHT planning. One fellow barrister notes: “He is a very experienced litigator, I would go to him for court work; in court, he is formidable.” Another industry source describes him as “a very able barrister,” continuing: “He is very thorough and he will put points in a low-key way, so they creep up on you. The effectiveness of his advocacy is very understated.” (2020)
David Ewart QC acts for the Revenue on tax cases and for high net worth individuals in IHT planning. An instructing solicitor says Ewart “has the ability to get to the nub of the issue even when it is very complicated, and he gives practical advice the client understands at the end of it. He’s also relatively easy to engage with – which is one of the reasons you want to instruct someone.” Fellow counsel say he is “a scary advocate to be against – he doesn’t let things go, he is very tenacious.” (2019)