Jonathan Schwarz

Jonathan Schwarz is a Visiting Professor at The Dickson Poon School of Law and a leading international tax Barrister at Temple Tax Chambers in London. His practice focuses on resolving cross-border tax disputes, advising on transfer pricing, and interpreting double tax treaties. He is highly regarded for his expertise, ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers Guides for international tax matters.

Education:

• BA and LLB from the University of Witwatersrand
• LLM from the University of California, Berkeley

Research Interests: Specializes in international tax treaty interpretation, cross-border tax disputes, and transfer pricing. He has contributed to seminal works like Schwarz on Tax Treaties and frequently addresses challenges in EU tax harmonization and OECD guidelines.

Professional Appointments:

• Member of the EU Commission Group of Experts (2014–2015)
• Permanent Scientific Committee Member, International Fiscal Association (2016–present)
• Editorial roles for Business Law International and FT World Tax Report

Events: Participated in panels for the Law & Professional Practice MSc/PG Dip program in 2025.