The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has announced the shortlist for the prestigious STEP Private Client Awards 2010/11.

We are delighted to confirm that our firm has once again been shortlisted for ‘Boutique Firm of the Year’ (UK & Ireland).

STEP is the professional body for nearly 15,000 trust and estate practitioners from around the world.

STEP Awards Secretary Keith Johnston, said: "Being shortlisted as a finalist is a real accolade as the number of entries this year has been the highest ever, with the sifting panel only putting forward those entries they considered to be potential winners.