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Full Range of Trust Services: Fiduciary Expertise with Precision and Integrity

Our approach is founded on openness and partnership. Clients work closely with our Principals and gain access to the collective strength of our expertise, ensuring exceptional, bespoke service built on trust, continuity, and the highest professional standards

Mike Spittal

President

Michael James (“Mike”) Spittal is President of the Linvia Group of Companies.

A qualified South African attorney, he brings over 30 years of leadership experience across the legal, trust, and corporate sectors. His expertise includes governance, cross-border compliance, fiduciary structuring, and strategic advisory services. Mike has led regulated financial institutions internationally and advised ultra-high-net-worth families, and is widely recognised for his contributions to international trust and estate planning.

He is respected for his integrity, technical expertise, and leadership within the global fiduciary profession.

Mike is married to Lorna, a retired academic. They have three sons and one grandson. He is also an avid art collector, with a notable collection housed at Die Kunshuis in Riebeek Kasteel, South Africa.

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Tom Wheatcroft

Client Director

Tom Wheatcroft is the Client Director of the Linvia Group of Companies.

He is a graduate professional and provides strategic oversight and governance with regard to client structures, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with evolving regulations. Client relationship management is a focus within his areas of responsibility. He delivers bespoke fiduciary and corporate services to ultra high net worth individuals and family offices. He further collaborates with tax, legal and investment professionals to design and implement complex and bespoke wealth structuring solutions. Tom supports effective governance and decision making within the Group.

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Tom Ford

Group Financial Controller

Thomas (Tom) Ford is the Group Financial Controller of the Linvia Group of Companies.

He is a graduate professional, with his studies centred on Science and Mathematics, responsible for the accounts and reporting of the Group. He further successfully completed the Chartered Accountant (ACA) examinations while employed by Deloitte and Touche LLP (Bristol). Tom oversees the operation of client accounting, treasury and information technology. His international experience, covering a wide range of industries in the field, has contributed to his business acumen, especially relating to inter control work for large family offices in Monaco and elsewhere.

Tom is a keen sportsman. He enjoys skiing, running, padel, tennis and rugby.

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Philippe Bassani

Head of Treasury

Philippe is a graduate professional with a comprehensive understanding of financial accounting principles and practices. This includes the preparation and analysis of financial statements. As Head of Treasury within the Group he manages the team in charge of banking relations, cash and investment management for clients. His experience over an extended period within the company has been valuable in providing excellent service.

Philippe enjoys sailing, sport and travelling in his free time. He is fluent in English, French and Italian

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Timothy Pearson-Burton

Managing Director

Tim is an experienced trust and fiduciary professional with over 15 years’ expertise in the administration of complex international structures. A University of Plymouth graduate, he holds the ICSA Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration and the STEP Diploma in International Trust Management (with distinction). He has held senior roles within leading fiduciary firms, managing trusts and companies across Europe, the Middle East, and the UK for high-net-worth individuals and families.

As Managing Director and Head of the Trust Department at The Linvia Group in Monaco, Timothy oversees a diverse international portfolio, leading business development, governance, and risk management across the Group. He is recognised for his technical expertise, integrity, and client-focused approach in delivering strategic trust and corporate solutions.

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Luca d’Altilia

Client Director

Luca advises on the administration of complex cross‑border structures, including trusts, private interest foundations and international corporate groups. As a Client Director, he works closely with ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices and international businesses to manage multi‑jurisdictional arrangements across Europe, the UK and Latin America.

Outside of work, Luca practices CrossFit and rows to maintain focus and clarity. He enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures, with a particular interest in the Middle East. A broad curiosity about culture, literature, and geopolitics informs his approach to international legal matters.

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