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Professor Philip Baker QC is a Senior Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS), University of London, holding this position since 2007. He concurrently serves as a barrister at Field Court Tax Chambers in London and acts as Course Leader for the IALS MA in Taxation (Law, Administration & Practice). His dual academic-practitioner role bridges theoretical tax scholarship with real-world legal application.
His educational credentials include:
- MA from the University of Cambridge (Cantab)
- BCL from the University of Oxford (Oxon)
- LLM from the University of London
- MBA from London Business School (LBS)
- PhD from the University of London
Baker specializes in international taxation across corporate and private client domains, with distinctive expertise in taxation's relationship to the European Convention on Human Rights. As author of a seminal work on Double Taxation Conventions, he has shaped academic discourse while maintaining an active litigation practice before the European Court of Justice, House of Lords, and Privy Council. His research consistently addresses the evolving tension between national tax sovereignty and international cooperation.
Analysis of his 2014-2015 publications reveals three dominant research vectors: contemporary responses to BEPS initiatives, human rights implications in tax systems, and historical-comparative studies of tax frameworks. These works demonstrate rigorous engagement with both theoretical constructs and practical implementation challenges in global tax governance.
His distinguished honors include:
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- Queen's Counsel (QC) designation
Through the MA in Taxation program, Baker mentors future tax professionals by integrating cutting-edge research with decades of courtroom experience. His teaching emphasizes the practical application of complex tax concepts while maintaining academic rigor. The program benefits from his active involvement in high-profile cases and policy debates, ensuring curriculum relevance to current industry challenges.
Though not leading a formal laboratory, Baker's intellectual leadership operates through IALS research initiatives and Field Court Chambers' practice environment. His work environment fosters collaboration between academics and practitioners, creating a dynamic space where theoretical tax concepts are tested against real-world legal challenges and policy developments.
