David King

Spear’s Review

David King’s day-to-day practice involves estate planning and probate and wills advice for UHNW individuals, typically those with assets of £10 million or more. Based in Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ Cardiff office, King supports an international clientele with assets in offshore trusts and businesses in other jurisdictions.

As joint head of sport, media and entertainment at the firm, he helps clients in these industries to establish their tax structures in order to create generational wealth. 

King notes the increased interest in family investment companies (FICs) in recent years. ‘Essentially, a FIC is a big company with shareholders and directors, and the rights attached to the shareholders differ. Often the creators of the company – mum and dad – have voting control and decision-making powers, but other members of the family will have different rights and responsibilities according to their shares.’

Adviser Profile

David advises on trusts, tax and succession planning for international and UK-based individuals and families, and also acts for trustees and family offices. Clients typically own assets in multiple countries.

David is joint head of HCR Law’s sport, media and entertainment sector. David regularly advises athletes and entertainers with interests in the UK on residence and domicile, and on tax issues relating to the ownership of UK assets.

David is a trusted adviser to a number of significant and wealthy clients, providing advice which is pragmatic and takes account of his clients’ situation and goals. Clients value his skill in applying his extensive legal knowledge in a commercially realistic way.