We are delighted to congratulate Julian Burrows, Head of Contentious Probate, on receiving a prestigious STEP Excellence Award after achieving the highest mark worldwide in the STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes.
This exceptional achievement places Julian among the very highest performing candidates globally and reflects both his technical expertise and commitment to professional excellence.
International Recognition for Outstanding Achievement
STEP Excellence Awards recognise the highest scoring students across STEP qualifications worldwide. Presented to candidates who achieve distinction level results, the awards celebrate exceptional academic performance and support STEP’s mission to uphold the highest standards across the private client profession.
By achieving the top mark globally in the 2025 sitting of the Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes, Julian has been recognised as the leading candidate worldwide for this specialist qualification.
Demonstrating Expertise in Trust and Estate Disputes
Contentious probate and trust disputes are often complex, emotionally sensitive matters that require both technical knowledge and practical experience. The STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes is designed to develop and assess specialist expertise in this area, covering the legal and procedural issues that arise in disputes involving trusts, estates and inheritance matters.
Julian’s achievement reinforces the depth of expertise he brings to clients dealing with a wide range of contentious private client issues, including:
- Will disputes
- Inheritance Act claims
- Trust disputes
- Estate administration disputes
- Challenges involving executors, trustees and beneficiaries
As Head of Contentious Probate, Julian regularly advises clients through some of the most challenging and sensitive disputes they may face, combining technical excellence with a pragmatic and client focused approach.
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Maintaining specialist knowledge is essential in an area of law that continues to evolve. Julian’s success demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and ensuring clients benefit from advice that is informed by the latest legal and industry developments.
Speaking about the award, Julian said:
“I am delighted and honoured to receive this recognition from STEP. The qualification was both challenging and rewarding, and achieving the highest mark globally is something I am proud of. Continuous learning is an important part of providing the best possible advice to clients.”
A Proud Moment for the Team
This international recognition is a significant achievement, not only for Julian personally but also for the wider team.
His success reflects the high standards of expertise, professionalism and client service that underpin our private client practice and our commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for those we advise.
We congratulate Julian on this outstanding accomplishment and are proud to see his expertise recognised on a global stage.
If you would like advice on a contentious probate, trust or estate dispute, please contact a member of our team on 01752 292 292.