Proposed pension reforms included in next week’s Budget will create chaos and put bereaved families and ordinary people at financial risk, according to STEP, the global professional body for trust and estate practitioners.

STEP, the global professional body for trust and estate practitioners, announced the winners of its 2025 Private Client Awards last night during a ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

The 2025 STEP Private Client Awards, partly sponsored by Evelyn Partners, are now open for entries.

Blick Rothenberg partner Kelly Greig has been re-elected as worldwide chair of STEP for a second term, to take effect from 1 January.

Stonehage Fleming’s advice team won two awards, including Financial Advisor Team of the Year, at the STEP 2024 Private Client Awards last night.