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David Maxwell

David Maxwell
Partner,
Head of Private Client Department

David heads the Private Client Department and is involved in providing inheritance tax advice, winding up estates, preparing wills, setting up and advising on trusts, and other related matters.

Name
David Maxwell
Title
Partner
Department
Head of Private Client Department
Areas of expertise

David’s clientele include professionals, business people and the independently wealthy, whom he advised on inheritance issues.

One of his areas of expertise is winding up estates which include a foreign element.

When appropriate David will challenge HMRC on behalf of his clients to argue the case for a reduction in the inheritance tax bill.

 

Key cases
A multi-million pound estate with property over three jurisdictions saving client over £250,000.00 on inheritance tax bill after lengthy debate with HMRC.

Advising in relation to Liechtenstein based family trust.

Taking over affairs of elderly client, arranging for court appointee, selling house, co-ordinating move to care home and managing finances.
Memberships and professional associations

Law Society of England & Wales

Education
University of Aberdeen: M.A., LL.B., Dip. L.P.
Career history

2004 to date: Head Of Private Client, Seddons, Solicitors

1999: Head Of Private Client, Walford & Co, Solicitors

1997: Marketing Executive, Campden Publishing Ltd

1995: Property Lawyer, Strathclyde Regional Council, Scotland

1993: Property, trusts & estates lawyer, Browing & Bowes, Solicitors, Scotland

Personal interests

Tennis, Fitness Training, Swimming, Gardening, Reading.

Direct dial
+44 (0) 20 7725 8079
Email address
david.maxwell@seddons.co.uk