Dion Laycock

Partner, Tax

Dion leads Gravita’s tax investigations and dispute resolution service.

Dion advises on all aspects of private client taxation and especially on residence and domicile. He is particularly focused on internationally mobile individuals and advises on pre-arrival planning through to exit planning together with related offshore structures.

Dion is especially noted for his tax investigation and dispute resolution practice. He represents clients in all aspects of taxpayers interaction with HMRC and manages the relationship so that you don’t have to.

Dion’s calming and approachable manner takes the stress out of HMRC’s investigations from local enquiries, counter-avoidance and Fraud Investigation Service investigations right through to the Tax Tribunal. He is very effective at Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation) and finding an amicable agreement between HMRC and the taxpayer.

Outside of tax, Dion is a Justice of the Peace and regularly sits in the Magistrate’s, Youth and Crown courts.

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What the 2025 Autumn Budget could mean for Income tax and National Insurance

7th November 2025
Written by: Michaela Lamb
After Rachel Reeves’ speech on 4th November, it will come as no surprise that, we understand, she has spoken to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) about increasing income tax by 2%, potentially to be...
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Why now could be the moment to review your asset plans before the 2025 Autumn Budget

6th November 2025
Written by: Ian MacGillivray
As usual, the Press and media organisations have been busy speculating about what will be in the Budget which the Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver on 26th November 2025. Talk to us This has led...
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What to do if you receive an HMRC letter about crypto tax

5th November 2025
Written by: Dion Laycock
HMRC has started contacting individuals it believes may have under-reported income or gains from crypto transactions. These “one to many” letters, often known as nudge letters, are being sent to taxpayers whose records suggest they...
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Understanding the talk around a UK exit tax before the 2025 Budget

4th November 2025
Written by: Michaela Lamb
With less than a month to go before Rachel Reeves Autumn 2025 Budget, rumours are abound as to how she is going to plug the blackhole in the economy. From a Wealth Tax to the...
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Income Tax Budget 2025

Budget 2025 predictions: Potential 1% hike in Basic Rate of Income Tax

29th October 2025
Written by: Nikhil Oza
The rumour mill will not stop spinning in the run up to the Chancellor’s Budget on 26th November 2025, but the latest news around Income Tax is likely to upset a huge proportion of the...
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VAT

Understanding the changes to the VAT penalty regime

28th October 2025
Written by: Ashraf Cuerdo
Keeping on top of VAT obligations is more important than ever, and the rules around penalties have recently changed. If you want confidence that your business is staying compliant while managing cash flow effectively, our...
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