David Ford

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David Ford advises HNWs and UHNWs including UK resident non-domiciled clients on all UK tax matters. His clients are predominantly people with complex tax affairs, including those in the sport, media and entertainment sectors, UK and foreign trusts and UK estates. Many are also entrepreneurs in the technology sector, and Ford provides tax advice and compliance services to their businesses including on the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme. 

Crowe is renowned for sharing knowledge in a way that is easily understood and practically applied. ‘During these uncertain times, it is important to exceed clients’ expectations,’ he tells Spear’s.

Adviser Profile

David is a partner in Crowe’s Private Clients team. His clients are predominantly high-net-worth individuals including those in the sports, media and entertainment sectors. As many of his clients are entrepreneurs and run their own businesses, he provides tax advice and compliance services to businesses including SEIS, EIS and Business Asset Disposal Relief (Entrepreneurs’ Relief). 

David also advises on Limited Liability Partnership tax structures and has experience in advising both UK and non-UK domiciled individuals on income tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax planning issues. David joined Crowe’s Private Clients team and became a partner in 2007.