Saffery named Accountancy Team of the Year (large firm) at STEP Private Client Awards 2026

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been named Accountancy Team of the Year (large firm) at the 2026 STEP Private Client Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of our Private Wealth Team in delivering exceptional advice and service to our clients.

The award celebrates teams that demonstrate excellence in private client services, innovation and client relationships. This win highlights the breadth of expertise across our Private Wealth Practice, our commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for clients, and our relationship-led approach built on trust, integrity and long-term partnerships.

The judges recognised a team that supports clients across a wide range of complex matters, from international tax and succession planning to family governance and dispute resolution. They commented: “Saffery combined impressive growth with genuine innovation and client care. Alongside its recognised expertise in specialist private client sectors, it continues to develop new solutions that help clients navigate an increasingly complex landscape. Its ability to build trusted, long-term relationships sets it apart from the competition.”

The award also reflects the team’s continued growth and reputation in specialist markets including landed estates, entrepreneurs, and the sports and entertainment sector. This complements the heart of the team’s success, which is the unwavering focus on client relationships. Through a partner-led model, proactive client listening programmes and a strong culture of service excellence, the team continues to build trusted relationships that span generations.

Lizzie Murray, Head of Private Wealth, said:

“We’re incredibly proud to receive this award from STEP. It’s a testament to the expertise, collaboration and dedication of our Private Wealth Team, and to the trust our clients place in us every day. What makes this recognition particularly special is that it reflects the way we work, combining deep technical knowledge with genuine personal relationships to help clients navigate some of the most important decisions they will ever make. I would like to thank our people, our professional contacts and, above all, our clients for their continued confidence and support.”

This latest recognition reinforces Saffery’s position as one of the UK’s leading advisers to private clients, families and family-owned businesses, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing trusted advice that helps clients preserve, grow and transfer wealth across generations.