Robert Bastow

Founder and Property Expert

With over 45 years of property development experience and a family property heritage dating back to 1918, Robert offers a depth of expertise that is increasingly rare. His career is defined by a century-long perspective and an unwavering commitment to straightforward, high-level execution.

Based in Mayfair, London Robert established himself as a trusted partner to London’s most prestigious Great Estates - including Crown, Cadogan, Grosvenor, Phillimore and the Wellcome Trust - as well as institutional leaders like Cluttons and many discerning private clients. This background in the most demanding echelons of the British property market reflects a track record of reliability under the most rigorous standards of scrutiny.

Since expanding internationally in 1997, Robert has successfully delivered luxury residential and corporate real estate projects across France, Germany, Italy, Ireland and Russia for private clients as well as structuring large scale renewable energy projects from his regional office in Anchorage, Alaska. He has been very active in the Moroccan real estate and development market since 2001.

Robert’s technical authority and innate knowledge of the entire property lifecycle - from acquisition, design and planning to execution, project management and commissioning - positions our team here at Signature Maroc to act as a formidable lead and the client’s single point of contact to ensure architects, engineers, and contractors remain strictly aligned with the project and client’s objectives.

Ken Gordon

International Tax Expert & Strategic Advisor

Ken Gordon is a distinguished international tax expert with over four decades of experience in navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional taxation and corporate structuring. Formerly a key figure at the prestigious North London firm Nyman Libson Paul (NLP), Ken built a reputation for providing proactive, creative, and highly effective tax

solutions for high-net-worth individuals, ambitious start-ups, and global investors.

During his tenure at NLP, a firm renowned for its heritage in the creative, media, sports and corporate sectors as well as its robust international reach through the Morison Global network, Ken specialised in:

• International Corporate Structuring: Designing tax-efficient frameworks for cross-border investment and expansion.

• Strategic Tax Planning: Bridging the gap between complex regulation and actionable business outcomes, particularly in property, construction, and high-growth tech sectors.

• Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance: Advising on permanent establishment risks, withholding taxes, and transfer pricing for clients operating across the UK and international markets.

Known for his "partner-led" approach and ability to "cut through complexity," Ken has been a trusted advisor to investors who require not just compliance, but an entrepreneurial spark in their financial strategies.

His move into independent consultancy

allows him to bring this deep "big firm" expertise to specialised, high-impact projects on a

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Jaouad Hadani

Accounting and Local Compliance Expert

With over 20 years of distinguished experience in the Moroccan fiscal landscape, Jaouad Hadani is a cornerstone of the Marrakech professional community. An alumnus of the Institut of Accounting and Auditing Marrakech, Jaouad combines local academic roots with decades of hands-on leadership. He has built a reputation for transforming complex administrative challenges into streamlined, manageable pathways for Institutional Investors and high-net-worth individuals.

Strategic Administrative Mastery

Jaouad’s expertise lies in his profound understanding of the Moroccan administrative system. He is widely recognised for his ability to navigate the intricacies of local bureaucracy providing a valuable bridge between international investment and local compliance. His deep-rooted connections and professional standing allow him to simplify overwhelming tasks, ensuring that regulatory compliance - from tax planning to dispute resolution - is handled appropriately.

The Property Sector Edge

For those operating in the real estate market, Jaouad provides an invaluable executive edge. He provides real estate insights that ensure property acquisitions and holdings are structurally sound and fiscally optimised. Beyond traditional accounting, he can assist foreign nationals in navigating the documentation required for seamless property ownership in Morocco.

Core Professional Competencies:

Fiscal Excellence: Comprehensive fiscal planning, auditing, and financial statement preparation.
Business Architecture: Expert in company formation and fiscal office domiciliation.
Legal Liaison: Resolving complex fiscal and employee disputes through seasoned administrative mediation.
International Support: Dedicated advice and administrative assistance for foreigners seeking property ownership in Morocco.