Rankings & Qualifications

(2026) Ranked in Legal 500 UK Bar Guide as a “rising star” in tax (corporate)
(2026) STEP Affiliation
(2026) ADIT Candidate
(2025) Shortlisted for Star Junior at the London High Net Worth Awards
(2024–present) Ranked in Chambers and Partners for private wealth (tax) Band 3
(2022) Admitted to the Attorney General’s C Panel to represent HMRC
(2021) Secondment with a leading firm in the tax department
(2019) Direct access qualified
(2015–2017) “Outstanding” on the BPTC, Lord Mansfield scholarship (highest)
(2015–2016) 1st class in all modules, including tax, on the University of Cambridge LLM
(2011–2016) 11 academic prizes and scholarships
(2011–2015) 1st class and ranked 1st in class on the Durham University LLB, Lady Hale prize (dissertation)

About

Rebecca Sheldon

Tax Barrister · Old Square Tax Chambers · London

Legal 500 · Rising Star in Tax Chambers · Private Wealth (Tax) Direct Access qualified

Rebecca is a specialist tax barrister at Old Square Tax Chambers in London, advising private clients, trustees and businesses on complex UK tax matters. She has a particular focus on private client taxation, including residence, trusts, Inheritance Tax, property taxation and VAT, and is regularly instructed on high-value advisory work and tax litigation.

Rebecca advises individuals, families, trustees and professional advisers on a wide range of tax issues, including the structuring and taxation of private wealth, succession planning, trust arrangements, property transactions and disputes with HMRC. She also has extensive experience dealing with complex VAT issues.

Rebecca has appeared in numerous high-profile tax cases for both taxpayers and HMRC, with significant experience before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber), Upper Tribunal, High Court and Court of Appeal. Her litigation experience informs her advisory practice, allowing her to provide clients with practical and strategic advice on contentious and non-contentious tax issues.

Rebecca is authorised to accept instructions directly from members of the public. To instruct Rebecca, please visit the Contact page.