David W. Wilson was quoted by the Swiss newspapers Tribune de Genève and Tages Anzeiger in the articles entitled "Comment l’héritier d’Hermès a perdu ses milliards" and "Vermögen in Genf verschwunden: Wie der ungeliebte Erbe von Hermès seine Milliarden verlor". These investigative journalism reports examine Nicolas Puech's claims that his 6% shares in the luxury group Hermès have disappeared. David commented on the purpose of trusts and their use for succession planning.