João joined Dixcart in November 2006. He graduated from Law School at the University of Lisbon and has two post-graduate courses both in tax law and public law. He was a partner at a Law firm in Lisbon and worked with a variety of clients, both private and public. His role is to provide assistance on legal matters related to client affairs as well as all tax related issues, and assists in the marketing of the company.

BSc (Hons) AUS

Richard is Dixcart’s Senior Web Developer and is also a key member of the technical services team. A graduate of Computing and Information Technology at the University of Surrey, he has 7 years experience of building websites and finding solutions to meet complex IT issues.

BA (Hons) ACA

Fiona is the Financial Controller at Dixcart Technical Solutions and is also in charge of company administration. She joined Dixcart in 1995 and is responsible for group accounting and assists a number of clients with accounting matters. Her previous positions include six years working as a manager and personal assistant to one of the partners at Citroen Wells Chartered Accountants. Fiona gained a BA Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance in 1984 and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants since 1987.

ACA

Laurence qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1985. Before joining the Dixcart Group in 1992 he spent six years in general practice, latterly with Kidsons Impey (now part of Baker Tilley). In 1995 Laurence was made a Director of Dixcart International Limited. He advises clients on wealth preservation and the use of tax efficient structures for both international trade and asset holding. In addition Laurence provides solutions to enable clients to enjoy commercial opportunities available within the British Isles. Such benefits include zero rate corporation tax and low rates of income tax in the Isle of Man and the generous rules applicable to UK non-domiciles.

Avocate

Christine joined Dixcart in 1997 and is responsible for the Dixcart Geneva office. Her role is to act as a central point for individuals and advisers to access our international expertise in the areas of taxation, investment and legal advice. Travelling widely, Christine markets Dixcart Corporate Services Sàrl to individuals, as well as to international companies, placing emphasis on the trust and company formation services available and offering advice on the compliance and statutory obligations required in various jurisdictions around the world. Christine has developed a wide portfolio of clients across Europe. She has been active in the area of tax planning since gaining her Law Licence in Switzerland in 1987, and has qualified as a Barrister Master. Christine is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

ACIS

David joined Dixcart as Business Development Manager in September 2006.
David previously left the UK in 1989 for a contract with a bank in the Cayman Islands. Having risen to the position of General Manager, in 1997 he left Cayman to set up the bank’s Trust and Fund Administration operation in the Isle of Man. Whilst in Cayman, marketing was one of David’s major functions. He frequently visited the USA, in particular marketing to major New York law firms. David’s role is to introduce Dixcart to potential clients and intermediary contacts. He operates across the UK and specific European cities to help develop clients across the Dixcart Group.

B.Comm

Rita has been with Dixcart since 1999. She has a degree in Commerce, which she obtained in South Africa before joining Dixcart. Rita is manager of a group providing a number of professional services to Dixcart clients.

Mónica Candelária was born in South Africa and moved to Madeira in February 1988. She started working at Dixcart in 1999 and was transferred to the Human Resources department in January 2001. She is presently responsible for the running of the department.

BSc

Bridget Carman is Marketing Manager for Dixcart. She co-ordinates company literature, websites, and internal and external communication. Bridget graduated from UMIST (University of Manchester) in 1980, with a first class honours degree in Management Science. Bridget’s marketing experience extends across a wide variety of companies and business sectors. She has worked for two top 100 multi-national companies and more recently for a number of firms within the professional service sector.

Nuno joined Dixcart in June 2005 after completing his degree in Law at the University of Lisbon. His role is to provide assistance on legal matters related to client affairs.

FCA ACIS TEP FSI

Alan has been Managing Director of Dixcart Trust Corporation Limited for over ten years and his responsibilities include corporate strategy, marketing and development of key clients.

He is very well qualified to advise clients on international taxation and commercial issues. Alan qualified as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales in 1982. He gained his qualifications while working for KPMG in Guernsey before re-locating with them to South Africa and then moving to work for one of South Africa’s largest merchant banks. Alan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, the Securities Institute and the Society of Trust and Estate Planners.

BA ACA

Tim joined Dixcart in 1997 and utilises his extensive co-ordinating skills in his current role. His responsibilities extend throughout the Dixcart Group and he deals with the administration and accounting for each of the Dixcart offices. He began his career as graduate trainee at Binder Hamlyn (part of Arthur Andersen Worldwide), progressing to audit manager. Tim spent some time working in Australia as assistant manager and was then promoted to business advisory manager back in London. Tim graduated from Nottingham University in 1986 with a BA in Geography and qualified as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales in 1991.

CASA

Tony joined Dixcart in 1997, moving from South Africa, to provide accounting and commercial assistance. He also acts as compliance officer, ensuring compliance with due diligence procedures, money laundering and other regulations. Tony has a Bachelor of Accountancy degree, which he obtained in 1982 in South Africa, and is a member of the Public Accountants and Auditors Board of South Africa.

John Dias has masterminded Dixcart operations in Madeira since the inception of the Madeira office in 1988. This initially involved the creation of Dixcart Management (Madeira) Lda, which was the first management company established on the island of Madeira. John has overseen the expansion of the organisation, which now employs over 50 staff. As Managing Director, John has a wide range of responsibility, including development and implementation of strategy, senior contact on client matters and on-going marketing of the organisation. John has previously worked in a number of countries, gaining extensive financial and managerial experience. He speaks fluent English and Portuguese and is also proficient in several other languages.

FCA

Joe became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales in 1973. He was a partner with an international firm for seven years before moving to Kenya, where he was responsible for the audits of major state institutions. From there he moved to a firm of Human Resources Consultants operating in the Middle East. On return to the UK Joe was appointed partner at a small City firm specialising in partnership organisations. His work there included acting for the largest UK firm of patent and trademark attorneys and having overall responsibility for the audit of an international partnership encompassing over 250 partners. Joe joined Dixcart in June 2002 as international client manager, dealing with a varied portfolio of clients.

BSc. ACA CTA

Yvonne has worked as tax manager with Dixcart since 1991, overseeing the affairs of an extensive range of clients and dealing with their personal and commercial taxation. Yvonne gained a First Class Honours Degree in Mathematics at Nottingham University in 1974. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1977 she went on to spend five years with Touche Ross in Manchester and Leeds, progressing to assistant manager in the company tax department. She then moved on to work for five years as tax manager with Rawlinson & Hunter, and spent some time as an accounts manager at Bullimores Chartered Accountants in Surrey. She became a member of the Institute of Taxation in 1979.

Lidia Fernandes moved to Madeira after taking an accountancy course in South Africa. She started with Dixcart as an assistant accountant in 2000. She was promoted to team manager in January 2005 and is now responsible for her own group of clients.

Paula Freitas joined Dixcart as an assistant accountant in July 2003. She has a technical professional course in Business Management/Accounts and has recently been promoted to accounts manager.

Rui Freitas rejoined Dixcart in January 2003 and is head of the accounting department. He is responsible for the co-ordination of accounting staff and oversees the workflow of the accounting department. He also assists clients with their accounting and tax affairs.

LLM

Alison graduated from the University of Sheffield with a Law degree in 1996, and from University College, London with a Masters in Intellectual Property Law in 1997. She completed her training with a medium-sized firm with offices in Norfolk and London, before being admitted as a solicitor in 2001. Alison previously worked for a niche commercial firm in Surrey, gaining experience in employment law and a broad range of company commercial work, including intellectual property law. She continues to practise in those areas. She is a member of The Employment Lawyers Association and the Law Society.

Lic.

Sofia joined Dixcart in 1997 to provide assistance with the preparation and execution of public deeds for the formation of companies and changes to company structures. She gained her degree in International Relations from the Superior Institute of Social and Political Sciences in Lisbon.

BA (Hons)

Kate is a graduate from the University of Winchester and joined Dixcart in 2007 to provide reception and administrative cover for the serviced and virtual offices during Gill Morgan’s maternity leave

MCSA

Rich joined Dixcart in 2007 as a 1st Line Support Technician and has worked in the IT industry since 2004. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). Rich works closely with clients, providing telephone, remote and on-site support, as well as administering various key aspects of the Dixcart Data Centre in the UK.

Robert joined Dixcart in August 2001, having qualified as a member of the Institute of Commercial and Financial Accountants of South Africa in 1998. He previously worked as an audit manager for a firm of accountants in South Africa. Other experience includes having been the financial manager of an IT group of companies. Robert is responsible for the marketing department and is involved in client liaison work; also providing assistance on the provision of IT services from Madeira (DixcartNet.pt).

Tony joined Dixcart Management (IOM) Limited in March 2007 as Compliance Manager. He has wide-ranging experience in Accounting and Client Management gained in the ten years he spent with Accenture. His experience in offshore banking, risk management and compliance were gained from the three years working in the Isle of Man banking industry.

FCCA

Simon joined the Dixcart office in the Isle of Man in 1997 and was appointed Managing Director the next year. Simon manages a portfolio of international clients, and is responsible for developing Dixcart business in the Isle of Man. These responsibilities encapsulate marketing, developing new solutions to improve the efficiency of trading internationally, and responsibility for compliance and staff issues. Simon's major priority is to develop and expand the company through a co-ordinated and concerted programme of marketing activity. Simon is a member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and has extensive managerial experience in the areas of audit and fund management.

A+ Network+ MCSA

Jonathan joined Dixcart in 2005 and provides technical and web support to Dixcart’s clients. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), CompTia A+ and Network+ certified His studies continue on the Microsoft certification programme, to qualify as an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer).

CASA

Carlos joined Dixcart Management (Madeira) Lda as a Director in 1993, previously working as a partner in a firm of accountants in South Africa. He became a member of the Transvaal Society of Chartered Accountants in 1983 and added a further tax law qualification in 1985. Carlos is responsible for all internal administration in Dixcart Madeira, including the setting up and control of new internal departments required due to the on-going expansion of the company. He also has his own portfolio of clients and assists in the marketing of the company. Carlos's linguistic abilities include English, Portuguese and Afrikaans.

Marlene Luís joined Dixcart in April 2001. She has a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy and Business Administration and manages a group providing professional accounting services to Dixcart clients. Besides English, Marlene is also fluent in Spanish (she was born in Venezuela).

BSc. ACA MSI

Alex joined Dixcart Group in 1995. He was appointed a director of Dixcart International Limited in 1997 and of Dixcart Trust Corporation Limited in 1999. His career began in the audit department at Grant Thornton, where he qualified as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Alex works as an international consultant dealing with a varied portfolio of clients and providing taxation advice on international matters. Alex is head of the Dixcart operation in Sark and he is responsible for co-ordinating the operations and assisting in the development of the Dixcart office in Geneva.

Bsc(hons) FCCA

Pam joined the Dixcart Isle of Man office in January 2004 as Client Services Manager. As well as managing a portfolio of international clients she is responsible for the VAT agent services provided from the Dixcart office in the Isle of Man. Pam is a member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and has extensive experience in the CSP sector in the Isle of Man.

CA, B.Fin.Admin.

Alasdair joined Dixcart Trust Corporation Limited in 2006. He is responsible for business development and managing a varied portfolio of clients. Alasdair commenced his career with Ernst & Young in Sydney, Australia and qualified as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia in 1992. His early career involved working in both Audit and Business Advisory Services. Alasdair has held international management financial and operational roles in the Channel Islands, Malta, Africa, Ireland and the UK. Alasdair’s industry experience includes fund management and administration, banking, corporate finance and the oil industry.

Gill joined Dixcart in 2002 as a receptionist and provides administrative support for the serviced and virtual offices. Prior to this she completed a course in computing, whilst running her own business.

LLB

Paul qualified as a solicitor in 1971, having obtained his degree at King's College, London, and attended Guildford Law School. Paul specialises in company commercial law and international commercial law. He also has extensive knowledge and experience in immigration law, and is a member of the ILPA (Immigration Law Practitioners' Association). He is also a member of the Law Society. Paul's legal expertise is enhanced with the knowledge and experience he obtained when working as a legal adviser for an international trading group. Paul was a partner for twenty-five years in a legal practice, where he initiated the co-ordination of a worldwide association of legal firms.

Grad ISCA

Philippa has worked at Dixcart since 2003. Prior to joining she was the company secretary and compliance officer of a venture capital company in London. Philippa’s career started in trade finance before moving into company secretarial work. She assists our clients in all matters relating to good corporate governance, such as maintenance of the statutory registers, resolutions and compliance with the Companies Acts. She also has responsibility for in-house compliance with anti-money laundering legislation.

TEP

John manages a portfolio of clients and is responsible for the development of new business. John also manages a range of companies and trusts, as well as having extensive international experience, including the Baltic States.

He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, having completed the Diploma in International Trust Management in 2004. John previously worked at a Guernsey trust company for over sixteen years. Prior to this he was employed by BDO Reads and spent a year as Project Leader for expeditions organised by Raleigh International.

TOC

Délia Nunes joined Dixcart in April 2002. She is a member of the Registered Accountants Board of Portugal and was promoted to accounts manager in January 2006. Before joining Dixcart, Delia gained experience with another management company in Madeira.

Sandra joined Dixcart as a junior assistant in 1996 and has since completed an accountancy course, enabling her to take responsibilty for number of clients.

LLB, LLM

Anne-Marie graduated from the University of the West of England, Bristol in 1999 with a law degree, and from Nottingham University in 2000 with a Masters in International Commercial Law. She completed her training with a medium size commercial firm in Lincoln's Inn before being admitted as a solicitor in 2003. Anne-Marie practises in employment law and litigation. She is a member of The Employment Lawyers Association and the Law Society.

LLB

Uzma was admitted as a solicitor in 2003, having completed her training with medium sized commercial firm in Lincoln’s Inn. Uzma practices in Employment Law and Commercial Litigation and is a member of the Law Society. Her practice areas are: contentious and non-contentious employment, the employment aspects of commercial transactions and commercial litigation.

Angus joined the Dixcart Group in 1997 and is head of the Technical Services department, directing a team of four staff. His experience includes seven years as Group IT Manager for an international firm, where he gained extensive experience in coordinating IT projects and systems within the UK and internationally.

Angus reviews, plans and implements new and revised networks for clients, to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of their IT systems. He then co-ordinates the on-going support required by each client to maintain their IT communication network, as efficiently as possible.

Angus manages the Dixcart Business Centre in the UK and a network of Dixcart virtual offices for a variety of clients. He also co-ordinates a team of web developers.

Mark joined Dixcart Trust Corporation Limited in October 2007. His speciality is property and he looks after a number of clients with high value property interests. A key element of his role involves liaison with various banks. He is also responsible for business development relating to property.

Prior to joining the Dixcart Group, Mark worked with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group for twenty five years. The last six years were spent in Guernsey where he was responsible for a portfolio of trust companies for corporate clients. Mark’s expertise includes property investment and development schemes in the UK and Guernsey, across both commercial and residential sectors.

LLB

Jeremy qualified as a solicitor in 1980, having obtained his degree at Leicester University, and attended Chester Law School. Jeremy was previously a partner for twelve years in a legal practice with branches in London and Surrey. Jeremy specialises in commercial law and is a member of the Law Society. He has extensive experience of commercial property law, having acted for numerous developers in complex land transactions. Jeremy is also an expert in advising both landlords and tenants in negotiation of their respective leases.

TOC

Silvia Santos joined Dixcart in August 1999 as an Accounts Manager and was promoted to Senior Accounts Manager in 2005. She has a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy and Business Administration and is registered with the Portuguese Accountants Board. She is responsible for overseeing the accounts prepared by the Accounts Managers and is also responsible for managing the affairs of some large clients.

FCCA

Glyn joined Dixcart Management (IOM) Limited in November 2004 primarily to manage UK Agency Companies. He has extensive experience within the Corporate Service Providers sector in the Isle of Man. Glyn became a member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants in September 1999 and became a Fellow of the Association in September 2004.

Marco Silva joined Dixcart in 1998 as IT Manager. He studied electronics at school and has completed additional hardware and software courses. He previously worked at a computer maintenance company dealing with all the technical aspects, and has extensive experience in setting up computer systems, networks, etc. Besides managing the IT department, he is also responsible for the provision of IT services from Madeira (DixcartNet.pt).

TOC

Ana Paula Silva joined Dixcart during 2001 and has a Bachelors Degree in Company Management. She is a qualified accountant and a member of the Registered Accountants Board. She manages a team which provides Dixcart clients with professional accounting and tax services. Before joining Dixcart, Ana Paula gained experience with another Management company in Madeira, being responsible for the accounting affairs of a wide range of clients. Besides English, Ana Paula is also fluent in French.

LLB

Melanie qualified as a solicitor in 1991, having obtained her degree at Brunel University, and attended Guildford Law School. Melanie's previous position was Head of the Employment Department in a legal practice. Adept at understanding complex employment law and related issues she is also experienced in litigation. Melanie contributes to professional publications and runs external seminars. She is a member of the Industrial Law Society, the Employment Lawyers Association, the European Employment Lawyers Association and the Law Society.

BA FCA

Mike has been an accounts manager with the group since 1989. He now acts as audit and systems manager for a number of clients, also taking responsibility for accounting and paperless office IT developments across the Dixcart group. Mike gained a BA Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance at Kingston University in 1981 and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales since 1984. He began his career in 1981 with Midgley Snelling & Co., Chartered Accountants, progressing to audit manager, and spent two years as financial administration manager at Telecom Security Limited, a subsidiary of British Telecom.

BA FCCA

John joined Dixcart in 2001 as Managing Director of Dixcart Management Nevis Limited to manage and develop the Dixcart office in the Caribbean. As well as managing a portfolio of international clients, John is also responsible for the strategic development of the Nevis office. These responsibilities encapsulate administration as well as information technology. John's major priority is to develop the permanent base for the Nevis office and expand the company through a co-ordinated and concerted programme of marketing activity. His role also brings him into direct contact with the Nevis Government where he sits on a number of Committees working with the Government and other service providers to develop the island's financial services and regulatory regime. John is a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and has extensive experience gained in audit, internal audit and financial controllerships.

LLB

Debbie graduated from Lancaster University with a law degree in 2000. She completed her training in the Guildford office of a national commercial firm before being admitted as a solicitor in 2003. Debbie practices in company and commercial matters and commercial property. She is a member of the Law Society.

Fátima Vicente joined Dixcart in April 2000 and has a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy and Business Administration. She is a member of the Registered Accountants Board of Portugal and is responsible for a team which provides Dixcart Clients with professional accounting and tax services.

ACA

Julia joined the group in 1996 as an accounts manager, dealing with a large portfolio of clients. She is also responsible for co-ordination of accounting staff training, and leads a team of accounting trainees. Julia spent ten years with Menzies Chartered Accountants, progressing to audit manager. During this time she spent eighteen months seconded to Australia on an internal audit assignment. Julia qualified as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales in 1991.

BSc. ACA ATII

Since joining the group as tax manager in 1995, Angela has co-ordinated the taxation affairs of a wide variety of clients. She is also very involved in ensuring that the tax department is compliant with the latest tax legislation. Angela graduated from the Polytechnic of North London in 1982 with a First Class Honours Degree in Chemistry, and worked as a chemical analyst for Thames Water Authority. She then progressed to tax manager with Arthur Andersen & Co., and moved on to work as tax manager with KPMG Peat Marwick. Angela also worked as a sole practitioner prior to joining the group. She has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales since 1987 and a member of the Institute of Taxation since 1988.

FCA

Peter Wilman is a director of Dixcart International Limited. Qualifying as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales in 1977, Peter has enjoyed a distinguished career within the financial industry, including a number of years as Vice President of Security Pacific National Bank (at the time the sixth largest bank in the USA). Since 1989 Peter has been at the head of Dixcart in the UK, specialising in management consultancy work and directing all major project development. He is also responsible for the UK tax and accounting departments as well as acting as an expert witness in financial matters.

FCA

Jacky's role within the group includes overseeing the internal administration. She is also responsible for quality control reviews of all audited accounts and deals with VAT issues. Jacky qualified as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales in 1975.

FCA

Rob is a director of Dixcart Trust Corporation Limited, located in Guernsey. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and has extensive experience in international taxation. Since the inception of Dixcart, Rob has directed the international operations of the group, extending the number and size of the Dixcart offices and developing an international network of professional contacts and associates.