A YORK law firm has become one of only 20 in the UK to receive accreditation from a wealth planning association in recognition of its professional development.

Pavilion Row, the York-based firm which provides private client legal services to wealth managers, accountants and solicitors, has been accredited as a Training Partner of the STEP Employer Training Scheme.

Through issuing accreditation as a training provider, STEP, which is the global association for professionals who advise on wealth planning, recognises Pavilion Row as an employer that encourages continuous learning and professional development, and supports its employees in developing their knowledge, skills and expertise.

Angus Houston, managing director at Pavilion Row, said: "Our clients and introducers want to speak with qualified, knowledgeable and experienced advisors.

"All our advisors are STEP qualified, and this accreditation recognises the importance of STEP and ensures that we have approved processes in place to support our staff and grow their knowledge so that we all benefit."

STEP’s head of Employer Partnerships Jenni Hutchinson said: "Through achieving this accreditation, Pavilion Row has demonstrated commitment to providing their STEP-qualified staff with the best possible learning and development opportunities and, as a result, strengthening the overall private wealth industry through high-quality, structured professional development.

"We look forward to working in partnership with Pavilion Row in order to support the ongoing development of this important initiative for STEP."