The awards are seen as the “hallmark of quality” within the private client industry, highlighting excellence and innovation among private client professionals worldwide.

In its entry, Collas Crill had to provide details of its most notable cases, explaining the significance and key legal issues involved, as well as highlight the team’s range of skills, how they secure new client relationships in this specialist field and how the firm differentiates itself from competitors. 

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Pictured: Collas Crill Partner, Christian Hay. (Credit: Collas Crill.)

Partner Christian Hay, who heads up the dispute resolution practice in Guernsey, said: “Our contentious trust teams across the group are involved in a number of interesting cases at the moment. To be recognised by STEP and our peers for this work is high praise indeed.”

All STEP award entries undergo a rigorous judging process and judges are supported by an independent panel of experts comprising of internationally renowned practitioners in the wealth management arena.

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 14 September at the London Hilton on Park Lane.