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Based in ILS World's Isle of Man office, Chris is responsible for overseeing the Group's global activities, corporate strategy and vision and has been involved in structuring client affairs for more than 30 years.

Working initially in London and Gibraltar Chris moved to the Isle of Man in 1991.

Chris is approved in various capacities by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the British Virgin Islands Financial Supervision Commission.

He has lectured on aspects of corporate and trust administration and structuring issues in the UK, Switzerland, South Africa, Hong Kong, China, the US and South America, and is a regular contributor to Isle of Man Government think tanks and finance sector review bodies.

A law graduate and Chartered Director, Chris is also a former Chairman of the Isle of Man Association of Corporate Service Providers. 

Chris was recognised in the Global Elite Directory 2022, an annual publication listing the world's most respected advisers and lawyers working with ultra hight net-worth clients. 

Karen is responsible for client facing operations as well as the development of internal policies, systems and procedures across the Group's nine locations.

As Managing Director of ILS World's Isle of Man office, Karen oversees corporate and trust administration, compliance and client service levels.

Karen has more than 20 years' of experience in the fiduciary services sector and is particularly active in the Island's eGaming sector. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and is also a member of the board of the Isle of Man Association of Corporate Service Providers.

Karen has been approved by the Financial Supervision Authority in the Isle of Man and equivalent bodies in the British Virgin Islands in respect of her role as a Director of the Group's licensed subsidiaries.

She has also been approved by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission to act as a director on client companies holding domestic gaming licenses.

Richard is the director with responsibility for business development, sales and marketing across the Group's offices and has more than 30 years' experience in the financial services sector.

Richard has been based in the Isle of Man since 2006 and joined ILS World in 2011. He works closely with the business development and marketing teams, as well as the heads of the group's different businesses around the world to ensure consistency in the delivery of services to clients and intermediaries.

He travels extensively to both the ILS World's network of offices and other parts of the world. He regularly attends conferences as a delegate and speaker, visits clients old and new and meets with professional intermediaries to promote ILS World's range of products and services.

Teresa is based in our Isle of Man office.

She has been part of the ILS World team since she moved to the Island in 2003 and is responsible for both internal and external operations including client service levels, personnel and the development of company policies and procedures.

She has more than 20 years' experience in the fiduciary services sector having worked in both onshore and offshore jurisdictions. Teresa oversees the teams who provide corporate and trust administration services in our Isle of Man office whilst also providing support and assistance across the Group. She has considerable knowledge and experience of company secretarial practice, corporate governance and statutory compliance matters in various jurisdictions.

Teresa was appointed a director of the Isle of Man office in 2015 and appointed to the Group board in 2017.

She holds a Degree in Management and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

Lilian heads up the ILS Hong Kong team and is an expert in company formation.

She is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the office, supervising and coaching a team of 10.

She develops policies and procedures for systems and internal controls to ensure the sound running and compliance of the company. Lilian actively participates in board meetings and assists in the successful management and operation of the company.

She provides fiduciary support and manages relations with ILS World's Chinese clients, together with international clients who have a presence or interests in Hong Kong and Greater China.

Before joining ILS she worked for a corporate service provider in the Isle of Man.

Lilian holds an MBA from the University of Sheffield, a Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration and the STEP Diploma of International Trust Management.

Paulo heads up our Portugal office in Casçais.

He supports clients with a wide range of corporate services including the formation of companies and trusts for a range of purposes. He also assists on immigration. In all matters Paulo provides a high standard of support clients and their professional advisors expect.

Paulo is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the office and develops policies and procedures for systems and internal controls to ensure the sound running and compliance of the company. He actively participates in board meetings and assists in the successful management and operation of the company.

Paulo is a qualified lawyer who graduated from the University of Lisbon. He also has a degree in Proficiency in English from the University of Cambridge through the British Council in Portugal.