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Gillian Griffin is the co-founder of Expatax and Magic Towns, drawing on years of experience setting up and running businesses in Malta and across Europe. With a Master’s in Property Finance and Law from Cass Business School, she has worked in real estate, venture capital and international relocation. Having lived in the UK, US, Scandinavia and beyond, she understands the practical and legal hurdles expats face. Having navigated the same path herself, she works to make international moves simpler, faster and more successful — for both individuals and businesses.