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Ellisons achieves top STEP accreditation for staff development

The Ipswich-based law firm has been awarded platinum status under the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Employer Partnership Programme, the highest level of recognition available.

Rob Thompson (Head of Employer Relationships at STEP), Nicola Weldon, Rachel Dawson, Amelia Fox, Nick Bowen, Lauren Hancock and Kay Baker
Rob Thompson (Head of Employer Relationships at STEP), Nicola Weldon, Rachel Dawson, Amelia Fox, Nick Bowen, Lauren Hancock and Kay Baker
(Ellisons)

Why it matters: The accreditation places Ellisons  among an elite group of firms that meet STEP's rigorous standards for learning, development and career progression in trust and estate practice.

The details: The STEP Employer Partnership Programme recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to developing their staff's professional skills in trust and estate practice. Ellisons' achievement follows a detailed review of the firm's training, development programmes and internal culture.

What they're saying: Nicola Weldon, partner and head of the private client team at Ellisons, said: "We are thrilled to have achieved platinum accreditation from STEP. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and supporting the continuous professional development of our private client team."

She added:

Our focus on excellence ensures that we deliver the highest quality advice and service to our clients, whether that be for wills, trusts, estate planning or any other private client matters, building lasting relationships founded on trust and expertise.

Rob Thompson, head of employer relationships at STEP, said: "Congratulations to Ellisons on achieving platinum status under the STEP Employer Partnership Programme. This accreditation recognises the firm's outstanding dedication to supporting the career development of its practitioners and fostering a culture of excellence within its private client practice."

The bottom line: The platinum accreditation demonstrates Ellisons' strong commitment to staff development and client service, ensuring clients receive advice from continuously trained professionals in private client matters.

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