The firm is supported by a highly experienced team of Trust Practitioners, Chartered Secretaries and Chartered Accountants specialising in financial services.

 

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Charles Highres

Charles Bottaro

Managing Director

Charles has been the Managing Director of North Atlantic Trust Company Limited since joining the firm in September 2014. Prior to this he worked for one of the Big 4 accountancy firms in Gibraltar for 16 years. During this time, he held a number of senior positions working in the fields of accounting, insolvency and taxation.
Charles has extensive experience in managing corporate and trust structures both locally and in other international jurisdictions and enjoys working with clients to deliver efficient and practical solutions.
Charles is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). He also serves on the Board of the Gibraltar Association of Trust and Company Managers (ATCOM) and is licensed by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to act as Company Director and Personal Trustee.
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Robert Anes

Director

Robert is a qualified Chartered Secretary with 20 years of experience within the Financial Services sector. He has experience covering all aspects of the Trust and Company management industry.
Robert works closely with professional tax advisers, lawyers, bankers and accountants to ensure the effective establishment, management and administration of offshore structures for international private clients.
In addition to being an associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, he holds a Diploma in Trust and Estate Practice from the Institute of Financial Services and has a degree from the University of Surrey where he read Economics and Sociology.
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Paul Stych

Director

Paul joined the firm in September 2017 having previously worked at one of the Big 4 accountancy firms in Gibraltar for over 9 years. He held a number of positions working in the field of taxation providing compliance and advisory services. Paul has experience in the Trust and Company management sector spending some time within the client relationship team of a medium sized licensed trustee company in Gibraltar where he worked closely with private clients based in Central and Eastern European jurisdictions.
Educated at Worth Abbey in Sussex, UK, Paul is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and an avid golfer.
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Lee Taylor

Senior Accounts Manager

Lee joined the firm in 2021 and brings over 15 years of accounting and financial management experience to the team. He began his career in a fast-paced commercial environment, progressing from Senior Management Accountant to Financial Controller, where he developed extensive expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, and operational finance.
Lee works closely with ultra high-net-worth individual clients, providing strategic financial support, commercial insight, and tailored solutions across complex financial matters.
Lee is a Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). He also holds the STEP Certificate in International Trust Management and a Bachelor of Science degree from St Mary's University.
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Alexandra Lara

Manager - Trust & Company services

Alexandra is a qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) and Manager in the Trust and Company Services department at North Atlantic Trust Company Limited. With over eight years’ experience in the industry, including more than four years with the firm, she specialises in the establishment, management and administration of complex offshore structures for high-net-worth clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Alexandra works closely with professional advisers, including tax specialists, lawyers, investment advisors, and bankers, to deliver tailored and effective solutions, ensuring robust and compliant structures that meet clients’ evolving needs.
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Gail Attias

Accounts Manager

Gail joined the firm in April 2020, bringing with her over 30 years of experience gained at one of Gibraltar’s Big Four accountancy firms. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive expertise in accounting, finance, and taxation, with particular focus in managing complex financial and compliance matters.
In her current role, Gail oversees the firm’s internal finance function, including office operations, human resources, and payroll. Her broad knowledge, practical approach, and attention to detail enable her to provide valuable support across a wide range of accounting and tax-related matters.
Dominador Daoa (accounts Manager)

Dominador Daoa

Accounts Manager

Heather Goodchild (senior Trust & Company Administrator)

Heather Goodchild

Senior Trust & Company Administrator

James Byrne (senior Trust & Company Officer)

James Byrne

Senior Trust & Company Officer

Natalie Mansfield Devargas (trust And Company Administrator)

Natalie Mansfield Devargas

Trust & Company Administrator

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto (client Services Accountant)

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto

Client Services Accountant

Hazuki Yamamoto (client Services Accountant).

Hazuki Yamamoto

Client Services Accountant

Romy Bel Dauran (client Services Accountant)

Romy Bel Dauran

Client Services Accountant

Natalia Fortuna (client Services Accountant)

Natalia Fortuna

Client Services Accountant

Bailey Elston (junior Client Services Accountant)

Bailey Elston

Junior Client Services Accountant

Badreddine Oualla (junior Client Services Accountant)

Badreddine Oualla

Junior Client Services Accountant

Ethan Hendy (corporate Services Officer)

Ethan Hendy

Corporate Services Officer

Tristan Feuerlein (it Consultant)

Tristan Feuerlein

IT Consultant