What does Daniel Feingold specialise in?

Daniel Feingold is a specialist Tax Barrister at Burnell Chambers, London, with over 30 years experience in UK and international tax law. His core areas include tax residence and domicile planning for non-domiciliaries, HMRC disputes and investigations, corporate tax structuring (MBOs, reconstructions, M&A), offshore structuring, capital gains tax, inheritance tax planning, employee share incentives, and IR35.

How do I instruct Daniel Feingold as a barrister?

Daniel Feingold accepts instructions from solicitors, accountants, and other regulated professionals, as well as directly from lay clients under the Bar Direct Access rules where appropriate. Contact Burnell Chambers clerks on 020 3576 1203 or at clerks@burnellchambers.co.uk to discuss your matter and check availability.

Where is Daniel Feingold based?

Daniel Feingold practises from Burnell Chambers, 1A Middle Temple Lane, London EC4Y 9AA. Conferences can be held in person at Middle Temple or by video call.

Can Daniel Feingold advise on leaving the UK for tax purposes?

Yes. Daniel has extensive experience advising UK-domiciled and UK-resident individuals on departing the UK tax net, including statutory residence test analysis, treaty claims, the extended deemed domicile rules introduced by Finance Act 2025, and selecting appropriate low-tax jurisdictions for relocation.

What is Daniel Feingold's background before joining Burnell Chambers?

Daniel Feingold is a barrister with a business degree. Before joining Burnell Chambers he was Senior Partner of Stratax LLP (formerly Strategic Tax Planning), a niche tax law firm he founded. He previously held senior roles at BDO Stoy Hayward, Dechert LLP, and Grant Thornton. He has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and is a regular contributor to the Tax Journal and Mondaq.

Does Daniel Feingold advise on HMRC investigations?

Yes. Daniel Feingold represents clients in all types of HMRC enquiries and investigations, including Code of Practice 9 (serious fraud), tax residency disputes, offshore disclosure, and appeals before the Tax Tribunals.

Tax Barrister · 30+ Years' Experience

Expert Counsel in
Complex UK & International
Tax Law

Daniel Feingold is one of the UK's most experienced specialist tax barristers, advising solicitors, accountants, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals on the full spectrum of UK and international tax matters from Burnell Chambers, Middle Temple.

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Daniel Feingold

Barrister · Tax Law

Chambers: Burnell Chambers
1A Middle Temple Lane
London EC4Y 9AA
Clerks: 020 3576 1203 clerks@burnellchambers.co.uk
Direct: 0161 826 9496

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Areas of Practice

Specialist Tax Expertise

Daniel advises on the full range of complex UK and international tax matters, instructed by leading law firms, accountancy practices, and directly by clients across corporate, private client, and contentious work.

Residence & Domicile

Tax planning for non-domiciliaries, expatriates, and internationally mobile individuals. Advice on UK departure, remittance basis, and the Finance Act 2025 extended deemed domicile rules.

HMRC Disputes & Investigations

Representing clients in tax investigations, enquiries, and disputes with HMRC, including Code of Practice 9, offshore disclosure, and Tax Tribunal appeals.

Corporate Restructuring & MBOs

Tax advice on mergers, acquisitions, demergers, management buy-outs, company reconstructions, and pre-sale planning to maximise tax efficiency.

Transfer Pricing & IP

International transfer pricing structuring, intellectual property rights management, and cross-border royalty arrangements for multinational groups.

Employee Incentives & EOTs

Design and implementation of EMI, CSOP, SIP, unapproved share options, Employee Ownership Trusts, and Employee Benefit Trust structures.

Offshore Structuring

Offshore trusts, foundations, and international holding structures. Advice on offshore disclosure obligations and double taxation treaty planning.

Capital Gains Tax

CGT planning on disposals of businesses, shares, and property. Business asset disposal relief, holdover relief, rollover, and offshore gains.

Inheritance Tax Planning

IHT mitigation including BPR, APR, trust planning, and advice for those leaving the UK under the extended deemed domicile rules.

IR35 & Contractor Tax

Advice on off-payroll working rules, IR35 status determinations, and structuring for contractors and their intermediary companies.

Biography

About Daniel Feingold

Daniel Feingold is a barrister and specialist in tax law with over 30 years' experience at the highest levels of the profession. Called to the Bar, he holds a business degree and has built an exceptional career spanning the UK's leading international accountancy and law firms.

Before joining Burnell Chambers, Daniel was Senior Partner of Stratax LLP, a niche tax law firm he founded (initially as Strategic Tax Planning), following senior roles at BDO Stoy Hayward, Dechert LLP, and Grant Thornton. He has developed particular expertise in residence and domicile planning, international tax structuring, and complex HMRC disputes.

His pragmatic, commercially minded approach — focused on delivering tangible outcomes rather than theoretical positions — has made him a trusted adviser to solicitors, accountants, corporate clients, private equity and venture capital firms, wealth managers, and high-net-worth individuals.

Daniel has appeared on BBC Radio 4, contributed extensively to Mondaq, and delivered seminars across the profession on leading tax issues of the day.

30+Years at the Tax Bar

UK & Int'lCross-border practice

HNWPrivate client focus

BBC R4Media commentary

Called to the BarBarrister, England & Wales · Business Degree
Burnell Chambers1A Middle Temple Lane, London EC4Y 9AA
Former Senior PartnerStratax LLP (formerly Strategic Tax Planning)
Previous FirmsBDO Stoy Hayward · Dechert LLP · Grant Thornton
PublicationsTax Journal contributor · Mondaq author
MediaBBC Radio 4 · Tax commentary & professional seminars

"Getting out of the UK tax net and selecting the right favourable tax jurisdiction is actually quite challenging — the detail matters enormously."
— Daniel Feingold, Tax Journal

Notable Work

Cases & Commentary

Daniel's practice spans landmark residence disputes, complex offshore structures, and leading published commentary on UK tax reform.

UKUT 280 (TCC) · 2024

Kevin McCabe v HMRC

Tax residence dispute in which the Upper Tribunal held that the taxpayer retained UK residence despite claiming Belgian residency — his "centre of vital interests remained in the UK." Daniel has provided expert commentary on the implications for internationally mobile individuals.

Tax Residence

Finance Act 2025 · Section 44(3)

Extended Deemed Domicile Period

Daniel has critiqued the extension of the deemed domicile period from three to ten years for those leaving the UK as "extremely punitive and in practice unenforceable," advising clients on optimal exit planning under the new regime.

Domicile · Policy

UK Departure Planning

Jurisdictional Tax Planning

Advising UK-born and domiciled clients seeking to leave the UK tax net following IHT regime changes — selecting favourable jurisdictions while navigating statutory residence tests, treaty provisions, and anti-avoidance rules.

International Planning

Tax Journal · Regular Contributor

Non-Domicile Taxation Commentary

Regularly published and cited on non-dom reform, remittance basis planning, and the implications of UK tax policy changes for high-net-worth internationally mobile clients and their advisers.

Non-Dom · Publications

Corporate Advisory

Corporate Tax Structuring

Extensive experience advising on tax aspects of company reconstructions, MBOs, Employee Ownership Trusts, and bespoke share incentive arrangements for PE-backed and owner-managed businesses.

Corporate · M&A

HMRC Enquiries

Tax Dispute Resolution

Acting for clients in high-value HMRC investigations and appeals, including residence disputes, offshore disclosure matters, and challenges to HMRC's application of anti-avoidance legislation.

Litigation · HMRC

Publications & Media

Commentary & Thought Leadership

Daniel is a recognised voice on UK and international tax policy, contributing regularly to the profession's leading journals, media outlets, and CPD programmes.

Tax Journal

"One Minute With… Daniel Feingold"

Profile interview on non-dom planning, Finance Act 2025 implications, and the current challenges of advising clients who want to leave the UK tax net.

Tax Journal · 2024–25

BBC Radio 4

Tax Commentary & Analysis

Invited contributor on BBC Radio 4 covering UK tax policy, international tax planning, and the changing landscape for high-net-worth individuals.

BBC Radio 4 · Various

Mondaq

International Tax Planning Articles

Regular author covering non-dom reform, offshore structuring, HMRC enforcement trends, double taxation, and international tax planning strategies.

Mondaq · Ongoing

Professional Seminars

CPD & Industry Presentations

Delivering seminars to law firms, accountancy practices, and wealth management teams on current tax issues, case law, and planning strategies.

Various Venues · Ongoing

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Enquiries

Instruct Daniel Feingold

Daniel accepts instructions from solicitors, accountants, and other regulated professionals, as well as directly from clients under Direct Access rules. Complete the form and the clerks will respond within one business day.

Burnell Chambers Clerks

Monday – Friday · 9:00am – 6:00pm

Address: 1A Middle Temple Lane
London EC4Y 9AA
Clerks: 020 3576 1203
Direct Line: 0161 826 9496
Email: clerks@burnellchambers.co.uk

Who Can Instruct

Solicitors & law firms
Accountants & accountancy practices
Private equity & venture capital firms
Wealth managers & private banks
Corporate clients (direct)
HNW individuals (Direct Access)

Expert Counsel inComplex UK & InternationalTax Law