Owen Burn

I lead our Indirect Tax advisory service line across the South and have over 20 years' experience advising on VAT matters.

As a VAT generalist, I advise clients across all sectors and on all aspects of VAT. While I have significant experience supporting private equity-backed businesses, I regularly advise organisations ranging from entrepreneurial growth companies and owner managed businesses to international groups and established corporates.

I help clients navigate complex VAT challenges, providing clear, practical advice that balances technical accuracy with commercial objectives. Typical examples include managing HMRC enquiries and disputes including significant litigation experience, advising on acquisitions and disposals, supporting business restructurings and international expansion projects, reviewing VAT recovery methods, identifying and mitigating VAT risks, and resolving supply chain and cross-border VAT issues.

My approach is straightforward and solutions focused. VAT can often become a barrier to business decisions, so I focus on finding practical ways forward that provide certainty, manage risk and help clients achieve their objectives with confidence.

Ask me about VAT advisory in general, including HMRC disputes and enquiries, private equity VAT, retail VAT, transactions and restructuring, international VAT, VAT risk management and VAT recovery.