Melanie Hall QC is a barrister at Monckton Chambers. She has been acknowledged as a leader in the field of VAT and customs duties for many years, having appeared in some of the most high profile cases, such as Wellcome, Midland Bank, Abbey National, Eastbourne, EDS, Beynon, Sub-One, Kretztechnik and Weald Leasing. Email: mhall@monckton.com; tel: 020 7405 7211.