David Davis

David Davis serves as the Director of David Davis & Associates, where he leads the Estate Planning and Business Succession areas. With over three decades of experience, David has guided clients through diverse legal issues, encompassing estate and business succession planning, probate and estate administration, and estate litigation. His expertise extends into tax and superannuation, handling companies and trusts, including variations and restructuring, and representing clients in forums such as the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal, VCAT Guardianship List, and the Victorian County and Supreme Courts. David's influence reaches into policy consultation at both State and Federal levels regarding Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives. He is recognised as a preeminent practitioner, frequently presenting at State and National conferences. His professional affiliations include the Law Institute of Victoria, the Elder Abuse Prevention Association, and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (International). As a Chartered Tax Adviser with The Taxation Institute of Australia, he is also a member of the LaTrobe University Human Ethics Committee. Beyond his legal career, David enjoys spending quality time with his family and grandchildren. A fan of pre-1980s films, he also enjoys going to the gym, watching the TV series Suits, playing the guitar, and practicing karate, where he holds a black belt—despite having undergone a full-hip replacement.