Boodle Hatfield secures quadruple shortlisting in the prestigious STEP Private Client Awards 2026

Boodle Hatfield has achieved finalist status in four categories for the STEP Private Client Awards 2026.

The shortlist includes:

• Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year (Midsize Firm)
• Family Business Advisory Practice of the Year
• International Legal Team of the Year (Midsize Firm)
• Private Client Legal Team of the Year (Midsize Firm)

The firm has now been shortlisted in at least one category every year for the past decade. Most recently, we were named ‘Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year (Midsize Firm)’ in 2025 and ‘International Legal Team of the Year (Midsize Firm)’ in 2024.

The STEP Awards are among the most prestigious accolades in the private client profession, celebrating excellence across a wide range of disciplines, including law, accounting, banking, trust management and financial advice. With 374 submissions received from 26 countries this year, competition was particularly strong, making shortlisting a significant achievement. Being named a finalist is a testament to the exceptional expertise, dedication and outstanding work of our people across the firm.

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 17 September 2026 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

For more information about the STEP awards and this year’s shortlist, please click here.