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Three PraxisIFM directors are featured on the Elite Recommends list of the 2022 Private Client Global Elite Directory.
The Managing Director of the Group’s Hong Kong office, Joanna Caen, and two Guernsey-based Directors, Melanie Ison and Jonathan Bailey, were selected from more than 6,000 entries to feature in an exclusive list of the world’s top 150 private client professionals.
The Directory, now in its fifth year, comprises a prestigious list of leading advisers, including accountants, asset managers, trustees and family office experts who work with ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as rising stars within the industry.
Ms Caen joined PraxisIFM in 2020 after 13 years as a solicitor in New Zealand and Hong Kong. Throughout her career, she has focused on helping clients protect and grow their assets through onshore and offshore corporate, trust and foundation structures.
In addition to being recognised on the Global Elite – Elite Recommends, Ms Caen chairs the Society of Trust and Estate Planning in Hong Kong.
Ms Ison has worked for the Group since 2009. She became Managing Director of Nerine's Hong Kong office prior to its acquisition by PraxisIFM in 2018 and then returned to Guernsey as a Director for the private wealth and corporate business in 2020.
The Global Elite listing adds to several professional accolades that Ms Ison has received in the last decade - from Citywealth Leader List features to being shortlisted on the International Finance Centres Power Women Top 100 and singled out for praise in the Chamber High Net Worth 2020 rankings.
Mr Bailey, also a qualified solicitor, joined the Group in 2013 as Managing Director of its British Virgin Islands office. During his time there, he served as Vice-Chairman of STEP BVI and was a director of BVI Finance Limited.
He relocated to Guernsey four years ago, but continues to advise on BVI structures in addition to his Guernsey-focused role. This is his second consecutive feature on Elite Recommends.
Pictured: Rob Fearis, CEO, praised the achievements of his three colleagues.
Rob Fearis, Chief Executive Officer of PraxisIFM, said: “To have three PraxisIFM professionals feature on such a well-regarded list of the world’s top advisors is an amazing achievement.
"Our industry places immense value on peer recommendations. A client wants to build a rapport with their advisor, which goes beyond just being an excellent technical practitioner.
“Joanna, Melanie and Jonathan have all built well-deserved, exceptional reputations and are brilliant ambassadors for the Group.”
Pictured (top): Joanna Caen (left), Melanie Ison, and Jonathan Bailey.
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