“George gives straightforward commercially minded advice on complex matters. He is proactive in identifying additional grounds of appeal and provides valuable input on strategy.”
Chambers and Partners 2024

“George is methodical, shows great attention to detail and is very considered.”

“George is one of the best juniors for professional negligence outside London.”

“George has encyclopedic knowledge of tax-related issues.”

“George Rowell is extremely thorough and very forensic with his analysis and cross-examination. His witness handling is very good.”
Chambers and Partners 2023

‘George is very bright and knows how to work with his instructing solicitors. He has a tax specialism which is very useful in certain types of claim, such as professional negligence. He is confident for a junior and doesn’t sit on the fence.’

‘George has technical expertise and is also able to empathise with clients, which is a valuable skill in this arena.’
The Legal 500 2023

“George is very approachable and user-friendly, and he is first class on claims against accountants.”
Chambers and Partners, 2022: Professional Negligence – Northern (Bar) – Band One

“He is thorough, personable, and a tax expert whom I highly recommend.”
Chambers and Partners, 2022: Tax – The Regions (Bar) – Band One

“George is a very experienced professional negligence counsel who also has a tax specialism which is a useful addition to his skill set. He is very approachable and is swift at turning instructions around. George also has a good manner with clients and can explain often complex issues in language that lay clients can easily understand.”
The Legal 500, 2022: Northern Circuit – Professional Negligence – Leading Junior

“Practical, pragmatic and expert.”
The Legal 500, 2022: Northern Circuit – Chancery, Probate, and Tax – Leading Junior

“George provided detailed yet considered advice in relation to complex arrangements being scrutinised by HMRC.” “George was most approachable and worked with us in developing the strategy to defend the arrangements and seek settlement.”
Chambers and Partners, 2021: Tax – Regional – Band One

“He is practical, pragmatic and puts clients at ease, excellent at tax and developing a specialism in professional negligence in tax-related cases.”
The Legal 500, 2021: Northern Circuit – Professional Negligence – Leading Junior

“George is clear and confident in his advice both verbally and in writing. He knows his stuff!”
The Legal 500, 2021: Northern Circuit – Chancery, Probate, and Tax – Leading Junior

“George is very knowledgeable and experienced. He advises in a thorough yet practical fashion, giving advice on the best way forward in cases.” “His first written advice was very comprehensive and was used through the whole case.”
Chambers and Partners, 2020: Tax – Regional – Band One

“Always ten steps ahead.”
The Legal 500, 2020: Northern Circuit – Commercial – Leading Junior

A much-admired junior whose broad practice encompasses cases concerning VAT, corporation tax, stamp duty land tax and capital gains tax. He also acts in employment-related tax matters. He advises on cases concerning enterprise investment schemes and tax penalties and is increasingly active in issues relating to professional negligence. “Very impressive knowledge, grasp of issues and expertise. No-nonsense – he goes straight to the issues and provides clear and concise advice.” “He gives clear and practical advice – we have a lot of faith in him.”
Chambers and Partners, 2019: Tax – Regional – Band One

A much-admired junior whose broad practice encompasses cases concerning VAT, corporation tax, stamp duty land tax and capital gains tax. He also acts in employment-related tax matters. “He is very pragmatic and he always finds a solution.”
Chambers and Partners, 2018: Tax – Regional – Band One

“Highly recommended for his extensive experience of handling tax disputes, especially those involving VAT, PAYE and inheritance tax. George is frequently instructed on behalf of both taxpayers and HMRC. ‘He is an impressive and persuasive advocate who is quick on his feet.”
Chambers and Partners, 2017: Tax – Regional – Band One

“Draws praise from both clients and peers for the depth of his tax experience. He is particularly recognised for his work on tax penalties, inheritance and capital gains tax and employment-related tax issues. Strengths: He has impressive sharpness of mind and good analytical skills, and is a man with abundant common sense. When you’ve got him you have no need to go to London.”
Chambers and Partners, 2016: Tax – Regional – Band One

“Recommended for tax and professional negligence matters.”
The Legal 500, 2016-2017: Western Circuit – Commercial – Leading Junior

“Recommended for employment-related tax disputes.”
The Legal 500, 2015-2016: Western Circuit – Employment – Leading Junior

“A tenacious, confident and persuasive advocate who is quick on his feet.”
The Legal 500, 2015-2016: Western Circuit – Commercial – Leading Junior