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

WSP in the UK

Project Managing the International interface between North America & UK on several varied rail projects.
H&S representative International Rail & Derby office.
Project Managing -  CBTC introduction Project in Australia (end of involvement Aug 2023),  
PPP Analysis Project India (completed Mar 23) and a few other smaller projects.

International Project Manager (Rail)

Orion High Speed Logistics 

Successfully Project Managed the interfaces between commercial, engineering and operations to bring high speed parcels back to the rail industry. 

+ Other Ad hoc projects as RO(UK) Ltd MD's direct. - NR IM JV, & New freight flows.

Safety Paperwork and organising of various Passenger Charters.

Project Co-Ordination Manager

Rail Operations Group

A leader in the rail revolution that is Rail Operations (UK) Ltd  by managing specialised business development projects. So far have introduced a new safety briefing I.T. system, supported purchase of 360/2's. 

Appointed as the (ROG) Orion Project Manager, managing the interfaces between the two companies to ensure a smooth transition and introduction of Orion into the business. 

Working with the Deputy ROG MD to ensure that our reintroduced Passenger Charter service, runs safely and brings added revenue to the business.

Business Project Manager 

Working with ops, commercial & finance teams to determine medium to long term workforce resource plans.  Using relevant previous knowledge, project management of ad hoc projects for Directors. Support Commercial team in new business tender writing, customer liaison and contract negotiation. Monitor / record various data points for performance indicators.

Manager

Self Employed

•	Development of awareness of medical care / knowledge involved in looking after the severely physically disabled. Speciality in Spinal Injuries.
•	Writing of medical risk assessments and care plans.
•	Knowledge of the organisational workings of local health authorities and how to obtain legal entitlements to medical care.
•	Construction of campaigns, using social media, personal networks, and national media. [BBC1 personal appearance July 2010.]
•	Currently writing two books, one on life in Iraq, the other on caring for someone with a spinal injury.  
•	Successfully completed (85% pass award) an OU undergraduate level course.
•	Have written quite a few review papers for various government proposals on changes to legislation on Social Care, & Care Standards.
•	Informal Member of a UK network of people carrying out accessibility audits of public retail businesses.   
•	Submitted a paper to various medical bodies regarding the clinical pathways in regard to the fitting Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps.
•	Taken part in 3 PFI submission analysis for various companies wanting to build the new hospital at RNOH Stanmore. 
•	Wrote a paper for RNOH project director regarding a possible sub-project to provide more food outlets for patients & staff at RNOH. 
•	Currently studying the course work for the Project Management Institutes CAPM qualification.

Unpaid Specialised Carer (Spinal Cord Injury)

Part time 'Pro Bono' engagement with this group of experienced Rail Managers to get this new venture up and running.

Providing general advice and support to ensure this new company runs smoothly. Carrying out research and development project work as required by the Directors.

General Manager

Transition Business Solutions Pty.Ltd

My own consultancy company providing services to rail & engineering
•	Development of Business Case for Company.
•	Marketing and business opportunity development.
•	Fiscal and Taxation responsibilities.
•	Development of an Internet based Project Management web site.
•	Writing of safety, proposals, risk and project management papers / documents.
•	Main client Lloyds Register Rail – development of industry wide rail safety rule book.

Director / Owner

Hatch Associates

Research project on Disabled Station Access.
Marketing exercise for group expansion into NSW market.
Advisor on rail operational matters in accident reports.

Rail Safety Consultant

jacobs (Halcrow Group Ltd)

•	Project Management of 4 teams producing Environmental Impact Study, Port Master Plan Design, Marine Impact Study, Geotechnical Site Investigation reports.
•	Direct management of Sub Contractors carrying out Topographical and Geotechnical works.
•	Client negotiation and liaison with client’s representative Bechtel.
•	Production of progress reports and chair progress meetings with subcontractors.
•	Budget and schedule management.
•	Stakeholder management.
•	Contract management.
•	Document and quality control.
•	Exposure to new technology LIDAR topographical study method.
•	Exposure to Management principles of water as a scare resource (Osmosis water extraction from seawater), and climatic modelling of water thermal conditions and how they affect sea life.

Project Manager

Halcrow Group Ltd

•	Program and Project Management of 250 Public Works and Water Projects.
•	Occupational H&S Manager for all six JV companies’ staff.
•	Signed off H&S cases of site contractors. 
•	Lead business development opportunities for Halcrow within JV group.
•	Development, testing and hand over to Iraqis of MAXIMO asset database.
•	Training of Iraqi staff in modern business management techniques.
•	Fiscal, tracking and allocation of $4billion US funds on Public Works and Water Projects.
•	Ensure adherence with US FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations).
•	Deal with HR matters pertaining to JV staff.
•	Production of progress reports to US Military Organisations.
•	Close liaison with Project Managers and Schedulers (Primavera P3 planning tool in use).
•	Close liaison with Security Managers and military personnel on personnel safety.
•	Organisation of morale events for the group. (e.g. 4th July, xmas).
•	Development of close links with other companies working with us in the International Zone.
•	A proven leader in dealing with the special and unique pressures associated with working in a war zone.

Resources Manager / Lead Business Manager

Office of Rail Regulator Project of Network rail's business plan for asset management.
Proposal and tender writing.
Project Manager - siting / risk management of defibrillators for Heathrow Express.
Team Member, Operations Lead - project developing Train Driver information and control I.T. systems.
Team member, Operations Lead, franchise analysis - train planning scheduling, resource allocation, timetable robustness, operational safety cases.
Expert analysis / input of proposed new rail works from an operational perspective.

Senior Consultant

EWS Railways 	UK & International

Market research into possibilities of hiring UK locomotives to Foreign Railways.
Contract management and negotiation with Italian, Spanish, French and Dutch construction and rail companies. Contracts worth £8m revenue.
Oversight of rail engineers and depots in Spain.
Development of safety case, maintenance plans for class37 locomotives in Europe.
Main client customer service representative.
Responsible for delivery of the contracts, including recruitment, logistics, procurement, asset / maintenance management, safe systems of work, insurance and financial management.

Engineering Contracts Manager	Europe

Project Manager International Rail

35 years of experience working in and with organisations, solving problems, developing strategies to improve performance, resource availability and management of organisational change. 

A leader in the following skill set areas of organisational management:  program, project management, contract negotiation, new contract implementation, financial management, health & safety, risk assessment, staff development, project planning, performance, logistics, organisational change and improvement.

Working closely with clients have worked on organisational challenges, evaluating risk and reward strategies. Analysing the potential of current systems and procedures, by breaking them down into manageable pieces, documenting this in proposals and corporate risk analysis.  

Extensive knowledge of civil and mechanical engineering practices and ground floor expertise in those disciplines. Speciality in Rail Operations and Project Management. 8 years of International Experience, (Middle East, Mainland Europe, USA & Australia)

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