Local Luminary Lights the Way: Grant Thornton’s Tom Angus Clinches STEP Excellence Award
In the world of trusts, estates, and company law, a Jersey star has emerged brighter than a lighthouse on a foggy Channel night. Tom Angus, the astute Recovery & Reorganisation Manager at Grant Thornton, has not just passed the STEP Advanced Certificate in Company Law & Practice; he’s aced it with the highest score of the year, earning the prestigious STEP Excellence Award. For those not in the know, STEP is the crème de la crème of professional bodies for estate practitioners, and snagging their top accolade is no small feat.
What’s the Big Deal About STEP?
STEP, or the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, is the international benchmark for industry professionals dealing with family inheritance and succession planning. It’s like the Ivy League for trust and estate aficionados. With members that include the sharpest legal minds, accountants, and other specialists, STEP sets the global standards for managing family fortunes, and they don’t hand out awards like candy at a Liberation Day parade.
Tom Angus: A Profile in Excellence
Tom Angus isn’t just any manager. He’s the kind of guy who sees a complex legal document and thinks, “Ah, a light read for my coffee break.” His recent accolade is a testament to his expertise and dedication to his craft. In a field where the devil’s in the details, Angus has proven he can spot a misplaced comma at twenty paces.
Why This Matters to Jersey
Jersey may be small, but in the world of finance and legal services, it punches well above its weight. Having local talent like Angus recognized on the global stage is a feather in our collective cap. It’s not just about the prestige; it’s about the confidence it instills in our financial services sector. When our professionals excel, it’s a signal to the world that Jersey is a place where excellence isn’t just aimed for; it’s achieved.
The NSFW Perspective
While we tip our hats to Mr. Angus for his stellar performance, let’s not forget the broader picture. In a time when the efficiency of Jersey’s government and the use of public funds are under the microscope, it’s refreshing to see private sector professionals setting the bar high. It’s a subtle reminder that while some public entities might benefit from a bit more… let’s say, fiscal gymnastics, our private sector continues to thrive on merit and hard work.
Tom Angus’s achievement is a beacon of hope that even amidst the fog of bureaucratic inefficiency, Jersey’s private sector professionals remain a guiding light of competence and excellence. And in the spirit of healthy competition, perhaps it’s time for our public servants to take a leaf out of Angus’s book and aim for their own version of the STEP Excellence Award. After all, a little bit of excellence can go a long way, especially when it’s taxpayers’ money on the line.
So, here’s to Tom Angus, Jersey’s own legal luminary. May his achievement inspire both the private and public sectors to strive for excellence. And who knows, maybe next year, we’ll be writing about a government official winning an award for outstanding public service. We can dream, can’t we?
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