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David Chandra
David is a partner and Head of the Private client Department. David has extensive experience in successfully acting for high net-worth clients - individuals, charitable bodies and financial institutions.
Experience
David's extensive experience in acting for high net-worth clients, ensures that he has a wealth of knowledge upon which to call in order to advise on all aspects of the law in this field, with particular emphasis on:
- Probates
- Wills
- Powers of attorney
- Inheritance tax planning
- Trusts
- Court of Protection matters
- Elderly client services.
David has regularly advised and administered complex high value estates, worth in excess of £13m and has also drafted highly bespoke wills for business owners and high net worth individuals.
David underwent his training in a London firm where he became a Partner and Departmental Head. Having subsequently enhanced his legal expertise during his employment with one of the Legal 100 firms in Manchester, David joined a traditional practice in Kent. As a Partner there, David was highly regarded for his skills and experience which led to the growth of a successful Private Client Department.
Recent Highlights
David successfully challenged care fees imposed by a Local Authority, which resulted in a ‘write off’ in excess of £100,000 in favour of his elderly client.
David rigorously challenged the NHS Continuing Health Care Funding, in a representation against NHS England.
Memberships
David is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
David is also a member of the Rotary Club and sits on the Board of Trustees for Young Enterprise (South East London).
Outside of work
David enjoys cycling, travelling and snooker. David is also a Coldplay fan and keen supporter of animal rights