Hodgens Global

Chief tax adviser at Hodgens Global providing international citizens with support on their personal UK tax matters.

Chief Tax Adviser

Created to support your tax reporting and compliance needs, regardless of location., Hodgens Global exists exclusively for the private individual who is obliged to declare worldwide income for taxation purposes. If you are planning to transition from one tax regime to another, or need guidance and tax agent support to manage your tax concerns, we are here to provide you with a dedicated service.

Director

EDA Professional Services Ltd

Specializing in US and UK expat taxation, providing a wide range of services including self-assessment tax return preparation and filing. Providing tax planning advice in full compliance with both IRS and HMRC guidelines and reporting requirements ranging from basic income tax to reporting on far reaching issues such as inheritance tax, trust taxation, capital gains and the territorial tax issues.

Senior Tax Advisory Manager

Various international companies

Following the great recession of 2008, there followed a tumultuous period of job changes as I tried to navigate a future in employment while maintaining a stable home environment for the family as an expat, working with many other expats in a similar situation.

Senior financial management and consulting services

Halcrow, a CH2M Company

A leading UK multi-disciplinary firm of civil engineering and infrastructure development specialists (later acquired by CH2MHill who were then acquired by Jacobs) where I oversaw a rapid period of growth in revenue, headcount and profitability in the region, with improved commercial management of projects and the working capital employed in these long term projects, building focused and improved relations with the banks, providing greater visibility of the business. Arranged banking facilities that led to improved trade finance deals, an increase of personnel in the region from 400 to 1,300 and tripling regional turnover. Continual long range forecasting and planning.

Regional Head of Finance - Middle East

V.Ships

A diverse international ship-management consultancy business overseeing several large scale acquisitions of the company during a strategic program of growth. Responsible for monthly and annual consolidated financial reporting and analytical reviews in co-operation with international finance teams throughout the group. Key successes included the sale of a UK based entity within the group, a new company set up for a JV with Radisson Seven Seas Cruises in the UK, in full compliance with CAA regulations, and a reorganization of Italian based entities into a tax efficient holding structure.

Group Financial Controller

Galaxy Energy Group

A privately owned $3billion trading business responsible for monthly executive reports of marked to market trading results, consolidated financial data for the group, with analytical reviews. Developed internal controls, finance teams and banking relations in Geneva, Monaco, Houston and Singapore.

Fisons plc

Initially appointed as Group Internal Auditor, based at head office in London, of this listed multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical/scientific equipment corporation, later assigned to a permanent role as the Nordic Financial Controller for the Group in Sweden where key successes included controlling a multiple currency transaction base to successfully protect the balance sheet, creating an effective management of the taxation issues arising on cross border transactions in the Nordic territory. Set up strong systems to ensure all after sales service activities of the high value instruments sold to universities and biotechnology companies were correctly monitored, reported and analysed - such as warranties, provisions for installations of the instruments and implementation of analytical software programs, stocks of spare parts, and working with the engineering teams providing the customer support.

Nordic Financial Controller / Group Internal Auditor

Sea Containers

Internal auditor, based at Group HQ, of this listed international container business with port operations throughout the world. Subsidiary activities included a leading passenger ferry shipping business, SeaLink, with operations between the UK, Ireland and continental Europe and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express transport and hotel operations. In 1989 the shipping business was acquired by Stena Line which was later acquired by P&O, a company which has since been acquired by DP World.

Group Internal Auditor

CLB Littlejohn Frazer

Audit senior, with ICAEW training, at this City of London based firm of chartered accountants, specializing in Lloyds of London insurance syndicates and Members' agents. Other clients were engaged in large-scale freight forwarding operations.

Audit Senior

I like to provide solutions, to help expatriates progress with their lives and their careers without having any uncertainty about their tax position. I am happy that I get to resolve problems for so many people, and to resolve tax worries that needn’t have existed in the first place.

I am inspired by others who make a success from their opportunities to pursue an expat life. The Hodgens Global business was created in Scotland with the expats' needs for clarity and tax agent representation in mind. We now have a representative office in the UAE.

Hodgens Global represents an international client base providing tax advisory support, enabling them to be fully tax compliant, preparing and filing tax returns and advising on various taxation issues including capital gains, trusts and inheritance tax. We are client focused with a professional, international expat background. No matter where you are located, or the nature of your enquiry, you will receive courtesy, respect and swift professional assistance. 

Having been an expat for most of my career, I can relate to most of the concerns where people often need help.

Laurence Hodgens

The University of the West Indies, Mona

Adjunct Lecturer at the Faculty of Law

KPMG in Jamaica

Taxation of Finance: 
Advised on tax-efficient structuring of domestic and cross-border financial instruments, including securitizations, debt, equity, and hybrid instruments.

Corporate Taxation: 
Advised on tax planning for incorporations, corporate groups, change of control, losses, distributions, capital return, buy-backs, liquidations, and options. Advised on tax efficiency within companies, groups and on a transaction basis. Analysed financial data across companies and groups identifying opportunities for efficiency. Special Economic Zone advice.

Business Restructuring: 
Advised on complex reorganisations for efficiency, including mergers, acquisitions, & demergers and cross-jurisdictional holding structures, with strategic guidance on asset and share transfers.

Transfer Pricing: 
Advised on inter-group transactions aligned with OECD standards, developed documentation, and assessed transactions for compliance and planning. 

Estate Planning: 
Advised high-net-worth individuals on estate planning, including trusts, corporate structures, inheritance tax, and offshore asset management.

International Taxation: 
Advised on Jamaican tax implications of cross-border investments, double taxation treaties, and tax-efficient structures for foreign investors. Assisted with offshore and regional headquarters setups. Advised on permanent establishment considerations. Advised digital businesses on risk of triggering Jamaican tax liability. 

VAT: 
Provided planning and advice on General Consumption Tax for international and domestic clients.

Objections: 
Drafted objections to high value tax authority assessments.

Tax Policy:
Wrote government agencies on client's behalf regarding certain tax policy positions.

Other:
Represented an international hotel group in an over US$200M Jamaican investment, securing fiscal incentives.
Provided commercial legal services to KPMG CARICOM for high-value contracts.
Acted as data privacy liaison for KPMG Jamaica’s tax practice.

In-House Counsel, Tax

National Insurance Fund

As sole in house attorney at the fund, I was responsible for the legal aspects of the management and governance of the fund, which as at December 2020 had J$120 billion (US$821 million) AUM. I also participated in policy and investment-related decisions.
 
Some of my functions included:
 
Advising Management, Board, and Committees: I provided legal guidance and advice to the fund's leadership, including the management, board of directors, and various committees such as the investment, audit, risk, and real estate committees. I was also responsible for addressing the legal implications, risks, and compliance matters related to the fund's operations.
 
Investment Matters: I advised on equity (both public and private), fixed income, loans, and real estate investments. Including conducting due diligence, assessing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with investment regulations and policies.
 
Corporate Governance: I played a key role in ensuring that the fund adhered to corporate governance principles. This involved advising on governance practices, reviewing and drafting governance policies, and ensuring that the fund complied with relevant regulations and best practices.
 
Contract Drafting and Review: I was responsible for drafting, reviewing, and advising on various contracts and investment instruments. 
 
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): I provided instructions to external counsel for litigation matters and ADR processes. 
 
Investment Policy: I was part of a team that reviewed and updated the Fund's investment policy to ensure the NIF’s investment strategies and asset allocation aligned with its evolving goals, and risk tolerance. 
 
My role involved the strategic application of financial and securities law, financial regulations, corporate law, real property law, and investment strategies in order to help the NIF manage its assets, adhere to legal requirements, and make informed decisions regarding investments and governance.

Legal Officer / Corporate Secretary

Office of the Trustee in Bankruptcy

In the role, I carried out the functions of administering bankrupt and insolvent estates of both individuals and companies, as well as providing litigation instructions. I was involved with managing the assets, liabilities, and legal proceedings related to financially distressed entities and individuals.

The specific functions of my role included, but were not limited to:

Asset Management: I was a part of a team responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing the assets of the individual or company in question. This includes liquidating assets to pay off creditors or reorganising assets to create a viable plan for debt repayment.

Liability Assessment: I was a part of a team responsible for determining the extent of an individual's or company's debts and obligations, as well as working with creditors to negotiate settlements or repayment plans.

Legal Proceedings: I researched and drafted legal pleadings.

Financial Analysis: I was part of a team that conducted thorough financial analysis to understand the financial situation and viability of the individual or company.

Compliance: I was part of a team that ensured that all actions taken complied with relevant bankruptcy and insolvency laws and regulations.

Negotiations: I was part of a team that negotiated with various parties, such as creditors and debtors, to reach agreements that are fair and equitable.

Estate & Liquidation Administrator

tTech Limited

Successfully conducted Due Diligence Exercise to facilitate the Company's objective of listing on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange.

Researched and advised on tax issues.

Researched and advised on Corporate Governance Issues. 

Drafted and revised Contracts. 

Advised Company of Duties, Obligations, Best Practices & Compliance under the Securities Act, the Junior Market Rules and the Companies Act.

Due Diligence Officer

I am an attorney-at-law focusing on value maximisation and compliance for clients through Financial & Commercial Law, International & Domestic Taxation, and Transfer Pricing. I have experience in transfer pricing, corporate, finance, tax, & transaction structuring, planning/strategy and policy development.

My research interests includes: Value creation, preservation, protection, maximisation & transfer; Financial product innovation; Tax, Finance & Commercial Laws/Policies which will facilitate economic growth in developing countries resulting in social mobility for individuals.

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