Rafid Chowdhury

• Manage a portfolio of tax litigation cases within HMRC Legal Group, supporting the National Tax
Litigation team in defending appeals before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber).
• Make informed decisions regarding case progression and ensure compliance with statutory and
tribunal procedural requirements.
• Draft legal documents including tribunal applications, notices, submissions, and correspondence to
support HMRC’s litigation position.
• Prepare detailed case chronologies, identify relevant evidence, and compile tribunal bundles to
support hearings.
• Conduct legal research and analyse complex factual and legal issues to assist in the preparation of
HMRC’s case strategy.
• Liaise with the First-tier Tribunal, appellants, legal representatives, and internal stakeholders to ensure
efficient case management.
• Present hearings before the First-tier Tribunal where required, advocating HMRC’s position and
responding to legal arguments raised by appellants.
• Maintain accurate litigation records and ensure compliance with internal case management systems
and data protection requirements.
• Support senior litigators on complex and high-value cases, contributing to case preparation, evidence
analysis, and legal submissions.
• Manage incoming tribunal correspondence, ensuring timely responses and strict adherence to
litigation deadlines.

• Conduct thorough interviews, both via telephone and in-person, ensuring compliance with legal and policy standards.
• Evaluate admissibility and eligibility of cases, meticulously verifying and analyzing information to determine outcomes and remedies.
• Draft clear and concise investigation reports that articulate rationale, evidential analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Perform risk assessments on applications, effectively triaging and escalating urgent matters while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Leverage investigative skills and legal knowledge to transition into a legal role, emphasizing a commitment to ethical practices and thorough analysis.

• Manage public liability claims under a £20bn self-insured programme, reporting directly to in-house
legal counsel. Responsibilities include:
• Conducting detailed liability investigations, analysing evidence, and applying statutory law and case
law to determine legal risk and strategy.
• Drafting claim documentation, correspondence, and internal legal reports in line with Civil Procedure
Rules (CPR) and litigation processes.
• Establishing and managing reserves, advising on liability and quantum, and formulating risk-based
settlement recommendations.
• Negotiating with external solicitors, experts, and claimants to secure proportionate outcomes.
• Advising internal stakeholders on litigation risk and policy coverage, ensuring decisions are legally
robust and commercially effective.
• Supporting continuous improvement in in-house legal capability, embedding best practice and
efficiency across the claims function.

• Manage a caseload of serious injury claims involving vulnerable road users (predominantly cyclists)
across intermediate and multi-track levels.
• Assist the Team Lead on complex multi-track matters, including attending conferences and hearings
where appropriate.
• Progress cases from inception to resolution, applying strategic litigation skills to achieve optimal client
outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates and deliver high standards of client
care.
• Represent clients at hearings (where appropriate), demonstrating advocacy skills and legal expertise.
• Ensure compliance with CPR and pre-action protocols, tailoring strategies to the unique nuances of
cycling-related claims.
• Use Proclaim case management system to efficiently manage files, documentation, and case
progression.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support knowledge-sharing and foster a proactive team environment

• Led the litigation of fast and intermediate track cases (£10k-£100k), consistently securing favourable
settlements.
• Designed and executed tailored case strategies, reducing claim turnaround time and increasing client
satisfaction.
• Adhere to SLAs, KPIs, and quality standards, while achieving financial targets and ensuring prompt
billing.
• Build strong client relationships, supporting business development and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Proactively manage risk and compliance, escalating issues as necessary.

• Developed and executed successful defence strategies, minimising financial exposure for clients.
• Managed case directions, court orders, and prepared comprehensive court bundles.
• Provided litigation support, including attending court proceedings and liaising with external counsel.
• Negotiated settlements effectively, achieving a high rate of successful resolutions
• Drafted and finalised key legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.

• Managed PI, Motor, EL and PL claims, including investigations, negotiations, and drafting legal
documents.
• Successfully represented clients in court and arbitration, minimising financial exposure.
• Navigated complex legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure case success.

• Represented claimants in EL, PL, and RTA cases, conducting thorough legal research and drafting
pleadings.
• Achieved successful settlements and litigation outcomes, with a strong understanding of relevant laws
and regulations.
• Worked collaboratively with legal teams, demonstrating strong communication and client management
skills.