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September 20, 2007 - Miami -– The Miami, Florida based international tax and estate planning law firm of Cantor & Webb P.A. was recognized as the 2007/08 North American Private Client Team of the Year by STEP, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. A black-tie dinner and ceremony were held at the historic Brewery in London, England on Thursday, September 13, 2007. The award recognized the firm for their innovation and contribution in the private client industry.
“We are a boutique law firm providing top notch legal and tax services to international clients. The other nominees within this category included prominent multi-jurisdictional law firms. We are incredibly honored to have been chosen as this year’s winner. It is a very proud moment for all of us at Cantor & Webb P.A.” said Steven L. Cantor, the managing partner of the law firm.
A distinguished panel of judges conducted a rigorous evaluation process of all of the nominees. The judges affirmed that Cantor & Webb P.A. was elected due to their vast knowledge of estate planning structures for Latin Americans and Europeans. Their decision was driven by the firm’s understanding of these jurisdictions and considered them as “invaluable to private clients who seek financial security for their families” and added that, “their dedication to those clients and the industry, make them this year’s winner.” www.step.org/awards
STEP Chief Executive, David Harvey explained, “With trillions set to pass between generations by 2040, the Private Client industry is booming. With such a large amount of money in private hands there is a need for good stewardship of assets. STEP is committed to providing high standards in the industry and these awards reflect the fact that standards are rising along with the size of the funds involved.”
Six hundred leading private client advisors attended the award ceremony. Headline sponsors included AP Group, BVI International Finance Centre, Central Law Training, Credit Suisse, Citigroup Private Bank, Close Wealth Management Group, GAM, Guernsey Finance, HSBC Private Bank, and SEI Investments.
“This year has been one of growth and achievement for our law firm. The STEP Private Client Awards are held in high regard internationally and to win as North American Private Client Team of the Year is a great accomplishment.” said, firm partner Hal J. Webb.
About Cantor & Webb P.A.
Cantor & Webb P.A. focuses exclusively in representing high net worth private international clients and their businesses in the areas of tax planning, estate planning, wealth preservation, commercial and property matters.
For more information visit, www.cantorwebb.com or contact Cantor & Webb P.A. at (305) 374-3886.
About STEP
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has become the foremost professional body for the trust and estate profession worldwide. STEP members come from the legal, accountancy, corporate trust, banking, insurance and related professions, and are involved at all levels in the planning, creation and management of, and accounting for, trusts and estates, executorship, administration and related taxes. STEP now has well over 12,000 members worldwide in all major international financial centers.
For more information about STEP, visit www.step.org .
