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top 25 most admired companiesRawlinson & HunterAccountancy firm Rawlinson & Hunterspecialises in financial and taxationadvice. Its network of offices stretchesfrom the headquarters in London toNew Zealand, through the ChannelIslands, Switzerland, Bermuda, theCaribbean and Australia. The firm says itbelieves its work should maximise “thebenefits that wealth can bring, byprotecting it and allowing it to do whatit was always supposed to do - to beRBC WealthManagementRBC Wealth Management says thatmaking the Top 25 Most Admired is a“fantastic reflection on the development ofits trust business in the British Isles overthe last five years”.“The business benefits from a very strong,experienced and capable team ofprofessionals who have successfully focusedon serving our clients to help them meettheir wealth planning objectives. We havealso successfully completed two acquisitionssince 2005 which have added to thetransformation of RBC's British Isles Trustbusiness into a leader in its field,” saidSteve Romeril, head of trust, British Isles,Saffery ChampnessEstablished in 1855, Accountancy firmSaffery Champness believes that it isadmired because it doesn’t try to be “allthings to all people”.James Sykes, head of the privatewealth & estates group said: “We have aclear focus on private wealth and landedestates, and our expertise in these areas,amassed over our 155-year history,means that we are clear leaders in thesesectors. Whilst we are a thoroughlymodern, fast-paced firm, we believe intraditional values such as honesty,accuracy and integrity, and ensure thatpartners are genuinely hands-onFrances Stephens,tax partner andhead of trust andwealth services,Rawlinson &Hunterenjoyed by the individuals who own it”.In 2010 Rawlinson & Hunter promotedPhil Collington, who is one of PrivateClient Practitioner’s Top 35 Under 352010, and Chris Hawley to directors inthe UK.Steve Romeril,head of trust,British Isles,RBC WealthManagementRBC Wealth Management.The firm is international and also pridesitself as being a bank-owned trust whichbehaves like an independent."We offer the strength and stability ofCanada's leading financial institution, oneof the top 20 banks in the world, whilstproviding an open architecture frameworkto clients that enables us to work with ourclients and pick the best and mostappropriate solutions available in themarket with them,” added Mr Romeril.James Sykes,head of privateclient,SafferyChampnessthroughout client engagements. Weinvest in our people and understand thatgood people attract both good work andother top-notch staff.”The group has particular expertise indealing with the financial and tax affairsof trusts, property owners, entrepreneursand family-owned businesses and is aprovider of offshore structures andservices through its Guernsey office.Smith & WilliamsonJoss Dalrymple,director andnational head ofprivate client taxservices,Smith &WilliamsonSmith & Williamson says that it can helpindividuals from all walks of life and thosewith specific sector interests with all of thetax issues they face.In December 2010, the firm promotedhead of private client tax Joss Dalrymple tonational head of private client tax services(PCTS) in order to coordinate its familyoffice offering, as private client work is“core” to Smith & Williamson, accordingMr Dalrymple.He added: "2010 has been good for usand we hope to do even better in 2011.However, we are fully aware that with evercloser scrutiny from HMRC and volatilityin the economy, the road ahead may not besmooth. We will continue to focus on thecore requirements of a quality serviceprovided by a tightly integrated and clientfocusedteam."The firm also works closely with otherpractices within Smith & Williamsongroup, such as its investment managers,financial planners and pensions specialistswhich it says “complement and enhance”the advice it can offer.www.eprivateclient.comPrivate Client Practitioner | Top25 Most Admired Companies Report 20117