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David Poulton

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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.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Private client

Sectors

Private wealth
Technology, media & communications
Sports

CV

Since 2024 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2024 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2017 - 2018 Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing
2016 - 2017 Trainee Solicitor, King & Wood Mallesons LLP
2018 Admitted as a solicitor, England and Wales
2016 Legal Practice Course, BBP Law School
2015 LLB Law degree, University of Nottingham

Career

Since 2024 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2024 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2017 - 2018 Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing
2016 - 2017 Trainee Solicitor, King & Wood Mallesons LLP

Education

2018 Admitted as a solicitor, England and Wales
2016 Legal Practice Course, BBP Law School
2015 LLB Law degree, University of Nottingham

Additional languages

English French

Experience

International mobility

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

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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.

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Family governance

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

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Non-UK individuals

Non-UK individuals on UK resident and domicile status and pre-arrival tax planning.

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Non-UK individuals

Non-UK individuals on claims for the remittance basis of taxation and the nomination of income or gains.

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