David is a Tax Director in the Tax Advisory Department of the London office. His focus is on corporate taxation and, separately, on the direct taxation of charities and not-for-profit entities.
His work in the business and corporate sector includes advising on corporate reconstructions and company sales and acquisitions, taxation due diligence and cross-border transactions and structures.
His work with charities includes tax matters relating to charities’ commercial operations and the use of trading subsidiaries and advising on Gift Aid initiatives and tax-efficient giving.
Key experience
- Advising on company share sales and acquisitions, including taxation due diligence,
- Advising on company reorganisations, including demergers,
- Advising on overseas corporate structures in conjunction with Nexia associates, including the acquisition of overseas subsidiaries by UK companies and UK subsidiaries by overseas companies,
- Tax issues relating to the acquisition of commercial property, including advising on claims for capital allowances,
- Advising charities on Gift Aid and direct tax issues relating to trading and property transactions.
Interests
David’s interests include running, cycling and travel.