Stephanie Jarrett joined Baker & McKenzie in 2000 and is the head of the Wealth Management Practice Group in Geneva. She is a member of the Firm’s Europe and Global Wealth Management Steering Committees, as well as the Europe Tax Steering Committee. Ms. Jarrett has been cited by top legal directories — including Legal 500 and Chambers Global — and has been named by Citywealth as one of the top 20 women advisers for private wealth management. She previously served as chairman of the Suisse Romande branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and is currently a member of the Swiss Association of Trust Companies Advisory Board.

Practice Focus

Ms. Jarrett mainly practices in the areas of trusts, estate and international tax planning. She actively advises families with international connections on the legal and tax issues of business succession, governance and charitable donations. She also counsels financial institutions, family offices and trustees on strategic and legal issues, particularly those involving services they provide to clients.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Law Society of England & Wales
• Lincoln's Inn
• Bar Council of England & Wales
• International Bar Association
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) - Former Chairman, Suisse Romande Branch

Admission

England & Wales~United Kingdom (1990)

Education

Inns of Court School of Law  (Bar Exam) (1990)
University of London  (LL.B. Honors) (1989)