David Poulton

David is a Senior Associate in the Private Client team and advises ultra high net worth individuals on a wide range of personal tax and estate planning issues. He has particular expertise in advising international families, trustees and family offices on cross-border taxation, structuring and succession matters, and works closely with external advisors and intermediaries to find the right solution for each client. David also has a focus on advising sportspeople and individuals with ownership interests in sports clubs.

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Since 2024 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing

2018 - 2024 Associate, Taylor Wessing

2017 - 2018 Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing

Karriere

Since 2024 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing

2018 - 2024 Associate, Taylor Wessing

2017 - 2018 Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing

Ausbildung

2018 Admitted as a solicitor, England and Wales

2016 Legal Practice Course, BBP Law School

2015 LLB Law degree, University of Nottingham

Fremdsprachen

Experience

International mobility

Advising individuals on relocating to or from the UK, pre-arrival/departure tax planning and the tax implications of changing residency.

David Poulton

Multi-jurisdictional succession planning

Advising a European family on structuring and ongoing management of global wealth situated across 15+ jurisdictions and which includes liquid investments, trophy assets (including planes, boats, cars and artwork) and interests in numerous trading businesses.

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Family holding structures

The establishment and management of private family companies, family limited partnerships, and offshore trust/foundation structures.

David Poulton

Family governance

Introduction of Family Constitutions to govern the devolution of family wealth and set out rules determining family members' entitlement to family assets.

David Poulton