LAWYER PROFILE

David Cooney

Europe 2026

Walkers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Trusts

Guernsey

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David specialises in complicated wealth-planning structures covering multiple jurisdictions in Walkers' Private Capital & Trusts practice group.

He primarily focuses on advising trustees and settlors (or their family offices) on private client structures with British Virgin Islands, Cayman or Guernsey connections. He also helps clients with foundation, trust and company structures to hold crypto-currency assets.

David advises trustees, high-net worth individuals and families, family offices and charitable organisations using trust, foundation and private trust company structures to protect assets and for succession planning.

David is a UK Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He has over 20 years’ experience in private practice in Guernsey, Switzerland, England and the Cayman Islands. David has been on the STEP Council in the UK, Cayman Islands, Switzerland and Guernsey.

*not admitted in Guernsey and not a member of Walkers (Guernsey) LLP

Professional Memberships

- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

- Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)

- STEP Guernsey Committee Member

- Solicitors Regulation Authority

Publications

Co-author of Crypto Assets in Trusts and Foundations, Guernsey Chapter, Globe Law (ISBN: 9781787429888)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Trusts - Guernsey

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Cooney advises on a range of non-contentious private client matters, including the establishment and restructuring of trusts. He is an expert in Cayman and BVI trusts matters, as well as Guernsey law issues, and has a particular focus on matters relating to cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I find David technically brilliant, with the ability to think outside the box. The solutions he offers are both pragmatic and robust.
TrustsChambers European Guide
David Cooney is an exceptional problem-solver. He uses technical excellence combined with a practical, commercial and collaborative approach, enabling solutions to be found quickly and efficiently.
TrustsChambers European Guide
David Cooney consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and expertise.
TrustsChambers European Guide