Sally Hutchings

Sally Hutchings

Legal Director

Dispute Resolution

Sally specialises in tax litigation and dispute resolution, with particular expertise in managing complex disputes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

She brings nearly 30 years of expertise in both indirect and direct tax matters, representing clients before First-tier and Upper-tier Tribunals.

Having qualified with a top 10 City firm before joining HMRC’s legal team, Sally brings unique insight from both sides of tax litigation.

She takes a strategic approach to dispute resolution, combining technical expertise with practical solutions to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Her work encompasses judicial review proceedings, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and representing clients in matters involving the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and National Crime Agency (NCA).

Sally joined Morr & Co in 2015, bringing her extensive public sector experience to benefit private clients.

She regularly shares her expertise through professional training sessions and has contributed to several leading publications on tax litigation strategy.

Experience

Landmark tax recovery rights

Acting in landmark House of Lords litigation (Michael Fleming t/a Bodycraft and Conde Nast Publications) which successfully challenged HMRC’s three-year cap on tax claims, securing significant rights for taxpayers regarding pre-implementation periods

High-value goods detention resolution

Successfully representing Millennium Cash & Carry Ltd in a £2 million goods detention case against HMRC, securing the return of detained stock through strategic judicial review proceedings

Precedent-setting property freezing order

Securing a precedent-setting Court of Appeal victory in NCA v Azam regarding the rights of individuals subject to property freezing orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, particularly concerning access to legal expenses

Legal500 Testimonial:

“Sally Hutchings has expertise in tax litigation that is probably unique, bringing insights from decades of experience both working for HMRC and in private practice. I have worked on multiple pieces of litigation with a tax dimension, but I have never dealt with anyone with as sophisticated a level of insight as Sally.”

What our clients say:

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“Absolutely fantastic. Very efficient, concise and transparent service - if only all Solicitors were like this. Kellie and her team are a credit to Morr & Co - I cannot recommend her services highly enough!”

Recent Dispute Resolution Client

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“Very thorough and professional in their approach. Explaining everything to me in terms I could easily understand and were always responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. Plus incredibly proactive on their follow-up. ”

Recent Dispute Resolution Client

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