Tees is delighted to announce that solicitor Niamh Mackenzie-Johnson, a valued member of our Private Client team, has been named a winner in the STEP Excellence Awards 2025.
The awards recognise the highest-scoring students globally across all STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) diploma and advanced certificate qualifications. Niamh was recognised for her outstanding performance in the Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes —part of the rigorous STEP Diploma.
Niamh said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have been recognised in this way. The STEP qualification is a major commitment, and I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout. I am particularly grateful to Tees for their continued support and investment in my professional development, which has been integral to this achievement.”
STEP qualifications are considered the gold standard for Private Client practitioners, and the Excellence Award recognises the top-scoring student at distinction level on each certificate, assignment, or essay. This recognition underlines Niamh’s deep understanding of trust matters and potential issues which may affect trustees and reflects the quality and professionalism that clients can expect from Tees.
Catherine Mowat, Senior Partner of Tees and Head of the Cambridge Private Client team, added: “We are incredibly proud of Niamh. Her achievement is a testament to her hard work and her commitment to delivering the highest standards for our clients.”
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