James advises on all the major UK taxes. His work covers corporate tax, VAT and private client taxation as well as customs duties and insurance premium tax. James has extensive experience of taking cases to the tax tribunal and the higher courts. He has been instructed on some of the most significant tax cases of recent years, including for AstraZeneca in its transfer pricing dispute. James works for both taxpayers and HMRC.
September 2018 – Appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown – “A” panel
March 2012 – Appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown – “B” panel
Called 1997, Gray’s Inn
Revenue Bar Association
1997 – 1998: Pupillage at Enterprise Chambers, Lincoln’s Inn and Pump Court Tax Chambers
1996 – 1997: Bar School
1993 – 1996: Cambridge University
Tax: Corporate
Ranking: Band 2
Junior counsel on some of the most significant corporate tax cases of recent years. He also has a thriving advisory practice, and receives regular instructions in cases regarding business reorganisations. Henderson has sound knowledge of transfer pricing and the diverted profits tax rules. “Very responsive, thorough and thoughtful. Clients find him very easy to work with.” (2020)
“Hard-working, thorough and measured. He offers great insight.” “Very responsive, very intelligent and client-friendly.” (2019)
. . . “His advice is very clear and very helpful.” (2018)
Tax: Indirect Tax
Ranking: Band 3
Offers impressive indirect tax expertise within his overall broad tax practice. Although experienced in all areas of indirect tax, he is particularly well versed in complex VAT matters. Henderson has experience of acting for clients at all levels domestically, including the Supreme Court, and has also appeared before the CJEU. “He gives clear views in a remarkably quick time and is very collaborative.” (2020)
“Hard-working, thorough and measured. He offers great insight.” “Very responsive, very intelligent and client-friendly.” (2019)
. . . “Very responsive, thorough, thoughtful and well liked by clients.” (2018)
Tax: VAT
Ranking: Leading Junior, Tier 2
‘He is resourceful and resilient in defending his clients’ interests.’ (2021)
‘He is noted for VAT and customs duty expertise.’ (2020)
‘Indirect tax expert.’ (2019)
Tax: Corporate
Ranking: Leading Junior, Tier 2
‘He is resourceful and resilient in defending his clients’ interests.’ (2021)
‘He is noted for VAT and customs duty expertise.’ (2020)
‘Often handles major corporate tax cases.’ (2019)
2010 – Nominated “Tax Junior of the Year”, Chambers & Partners Bar Awards
2011 – Listed in Tax Journal “40 under 40 – ones to watch in tax”
