David Porter

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Consultant. Davidwas a First and Second Tier Judge in the Tax Chamber. He advises on property, commercial, tax and VAT matters. He has considerable experience advising charities. He is Chairman of the Provincial/ WalshTrust for Bolton and has worked with Charities at ground level, as a volunteer, secretary, Chairman, Trustee and a Director over the last 45 years.

Where/when you studied: Manchester University - law

Professional expertise before joining the firm: 35 years Partner Porter Hope and Knipe

When you joined the firm: May 1995 when my practice merged with Fieldings

Department responsibilities: Formerly Senior Partner now Consultant

Areas of special legal expertise: Commercial Property and Business Law VAT, Tax and Charity Law

Committees or organisations with which he has been involved:

Clerk to the Commissioners of H M Customs and Revenue (25yrs)
Training Commissioners Chairman
Part time Chairman VAT tribunal
Part time Special Commissioner
Chairman Provincial/ WalshTrust for Bolton
Bolton Lads and Girls Club. Volunteer and Trustee
Author 'Financial Management for Solicitors'; Oyez Press(1978 to 2000 5 editions)
Lecturing in Charity and Business Law

Where educated: Sedbergh and Manchester University

First job: Articled Clerk Grundy Kershaw, Manchester

Hobbies: DIY specifically refurbishing properties including brick laying and construction, joinery, fitting bathrooms, kitchens etc, Guitar, Bridge, Charities, Writing, Theatre, Opera, music, golf and gardening

Favourite food: Malaysian

Favourite film: Dam Busters. I was camping in the Lake Districts when the Lancaster Bombers flew over our tent on the lakeside near Wray Castle (the Monar dam?)

Favourite group/artist: Beatles; Johnny Cash; Ella Fitzgerald; Cleo Lane all jazz (Traditional jazz preferred)

Ultimate holiday destination: New Zealand

Favourite sport/team: English Ruby Team; Sale

Favourite book: Any by Ian Rankin

Likes: Music; friends, parties; talking and hobbies above!

Dislikes: None

Personal ambition: To build a building company and live to 92

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