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Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh-based lawyer praised for world leading certification result
A senior associate with a Scottish law firm has been recognised on the international stage after achieving the highest global mark in a prestigious legal qualification. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sara Albizzati, a Senior Associate in the Personal Law department at Gibson Kerr, has received a Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Excellence Award for achieving the top distinction-level exam result for the Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates (Scotland) from the 2024 sittings. The accolade is awarded to those who attain a mark of 70% or above and those who top global results across their specific programme. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sara said the award was a milestone which will continue to motivate her work going forward. She said: 'I'm honoured to receive this award from STEP – it's a huge personal achievement and one which brings me a lot of pride. The STEP Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates (Scotland) is a rigorous course, and to be recognised in this way is both fulfilling and motivating.' Senior Associate with Gibson Kerr, Sara Albizzati, has been recognised on the international stage after achieving the highest global mark in a prestigious legal qualification. Sara joined Gibson Kerr in November 2022 and plays a central role in advising with executry administration for both testate and intestate estates, and advisory on all aspects of estate planning. Her expertise is extensive, covering powers of attorney, incapacity issues and guardianships, wills, asset and family protection, inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning. Highly regarded for her empathetic and personable approach, Sara is most recognised for her ability to make complex legal concepts accessible and understandable for clients. Her sensitivity and clarity are particularly valued by families navigating the legal and emotional challenges following the loss of a loved one. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Linsey Dagger, Head of Personal Law at Gibson Kerr, said: 'We are incredibly proud to see Sara's dedication to her practice recognised on a global scale.' 'It is a clear reflection of her exceptional legal knowledge and commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to our clients.' STEP is the international professional body for practitioners specialising in family inheritance and succession planning. Its Excellence Awards recognise the highest achieving graduates across its rigorous qualification programmes, with winners selected from STEP students worldwide. The Excellence Awards are independently administered by STEP Worldwide's Professional Development Team and announced annually to coincide with the global exam cycle. Sara's name will appear on STEP's official list of Excellence Award winners when the results are formally published on 30 June 2025. For more information, visit:
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Senior Associate excels globally with prestigious award
A senior associate with a Scottish law firm has been recognised on the international stage after achieving the highest global mark in a prestigious legal qualification. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sara Albizzati, a Senior Associate in the Personal Law department at Gibson Kerr, has received a Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Excellence Award for achieving the top distinction-level exam result for the Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates (Scotland) from the 2024 sittings. The accolade is awarded to those who attain a mark of 70% or above and those who top global results across their specific programme. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sara said the award was a milestone which will continue to motivate her work going forward. She said: 'I'm honoured to receive this award from STEP – it's a huge personal achievement and one which brings me a lot of pride. The STEP Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates (Scotland) is a rigorous course, and to be recognised in this way is both fulfilling and motivating.' Senior Associate with Gibson Kerr, Sara Albizzati, has been recognised on the international stage after achieving the highest global mark in a prestigious legal qualification. Sara joined Gibson Kerr in November 2022 and plays a central role in advising with executry administration for both testate and intestate estates, and advisory on all aspects of estate planning. Her expertise is extensive, covering powers of attorney, incapacity issues and guardianships, wills, asset and family protection, inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning. Highly regarded for her empathetic and personable approach, Sara is most recognised for her ability to make complex legal concepts accessible and understandable for clients. Her sensitivity and clarity are particularly valued by families navigating the legal and emotional challenges following the loss of a loved one. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Linsey Dagger, Head of Personal Law at Gibson Kerr, said: 'We are incredibly proud to see Sara's dedication to her practice recognised on a global scale.' 'It is a clear reflection of her exceptional legal knowledge and commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to our clients.' STEP is the international professional body for practitioners specialising in family inheritance and succession planning. Its Excellence Awards recognise the highest achieving graduates across its rigorous qualification programmes, with winners selected from STEP students worldwide. The Excellence Awards are independently administered by STEP Worldwide's Professional Development Team and announced annually to coincide with the global exam cycle. Sara's name will appear on STEP's official list of Excellence Award winners when the results are formally published on 30 June 2025.
Edinburgh Reporter
04-07-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh lawyer wins award with highest global tally
Sara Albizzati has received a Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Excellence Award for achieving the top distinction in the Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates (Scotland) from the 2024 sittings. The accolade is awarded to those who attain a mark of 70% or above and those who top global results across their specific programme. Sara, a Senior Associate in the Personal Law department at Gibson Kerr, said the award was a milestone which will continue to motivate her work going forward. She said: 'I'm honoured to receive this award from STEP – it's a huge personal achievement and one which brings me a lot of pride. The STEP Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates (Scotland) is a rigorous course, and to be recognised in this way is both fulfilling and motivating.' Sara joined Gibson Kerr in November 2022 and plays a central role in advising with executry administration for both testate and intestate estates, and advisory on all aspects of estate planning. Her expertise is extensive, covering powers of attorney, incapacity issues and guardianships, wills, asset and family protection, inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning. Highly regarded for her empathetic and personable approach, Sara is most recognised for her ability to make complex legal concepts accessible and understandable for clients. Her sensitivity and clarity are particularly valued by families navigating the legal and emotional challenges following the loss of a loved one. Linsey Dagger, Head of Personal Law at Gibson Kerr, said: 'We are incredibly proud to see Sara's dedication to her practice recognised on a global scale.' 'It is a clear reflection of her exceptional legal knowledge and commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to our clients.' STEP is the international professional body for practitioners specialising in family inheritance and succession planning. Its Excellence Awards recognise the highest achieving graduates across its rigorous qualification programmes, with winners selected from STEP students worldwide. The Excellence Awards are independently administered by STEP Worldwide's Professional Development Team and announced annually to coincide with the global exam cycle. Sara Albizzati Like this: Like Related
