Jacob joined Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers as a tenant in 2025 on completion of his pupillage and accepts instructions concerning all areas of taxation. He has acted for clients on a broad range of tax and related issues, both advisory and contentious, and is equipped to accept instructions where a tax question engages other areas of law. Whether a client is looking for advice on a proposed transaction, representation in a dispute with HMRC, or anything in between, Jacob prides himself on being able to assist in a practical and outcome-oriented manner. He is also authorised to accept instructions on a Public Access basis.

Jacob became interested in tax law as an undergraduate student coming top of his year in the subject. He was subsequently awarded a scholarship to study for a postgraduate degree in taxation where he worked alongside lawyers, accountants and revenue officials from across the world. He is currently completing the Chartered Tax Adviser exams (indirect tax) which he hopes will improve the ‘user friendly’ nature of his service particularly when instructed under licensed access scheme. Jacob regularly provides lectures and conducts round table discussions relating to current issues in tax law – please email clerks@taxbar.com if your firm or association would be interested in attending or hosting a talk with Jacob.

Outside of chambers Jacob continues to organise the National Sixth Form Moot in Wales. This event provides free-access to sixth form students across Wales to experience mooting and legal seminars in a university-style environment. Jacob always runs a seminar on tax law which the students consistently rate highly in the post-attendance surveys (although the copious number of Jaffa cakes handed out may well be doing a lot of the heavy lifting on that front).

Call to the Bar: 2024