Aaron JohnsonSTEP Diploma

The Gold Standard in Private Client Law

Aaron Johnson is a highly accomplished Solicitor and a Full TEP Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). This globally recognised designation is the "gold standard" for practitioners specialising in inheritance and succession planning.

To achieve Full TEP status, Aaron completed a rigorous two-year specialist diploma, a demanding qualification that represents the pinnacle of professional training in the private client sector. This involved two years of intensive study and examinations, ensuring he possesses the technical precision required to navigate even the most complex trust and estate matters. In an industry where many offer estate planning services, a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) represents the highest international benchmark of professional excellence.

Academic Foundations & Early Passion

Aaron’s commitment to the legal profession began in Scarborough, where he developed a keen interest in the law during his A-level studies. This early ambition led him to the Newcastle University Law School, one of the UK’s most highly regarded institutions, where he graduated with a 2:1 LLB (Hons).

Professional Training at The College of Law, York

Following his degree, Aaron attended the prestigious College of Law in York to undertake his Legal Practice Course (LPC). He completed this intensive vocational training with Commendation, a distinction that reflects his high-level performance across the core practice areas of the law. Training at the York campus—historically the primary training ground for solicitors entering the UK's top-tier firms—ensured Aaron was "practice ready" with a deep mastery of legal drafting and problem-solving.

National Expertise, Global Recognition

Throughout his career, Aaron has practised at both national and regional law firms, gaining a breadth of experience that allows him to provide sophisticated advice to a wide-ranging client base. His expertise has seen him represent everyone from trade union members to High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals in London.

This unique background means Aaron can adapt his approach to any situation — whether he is drafting a straightforward Will for a local family or advising on complex trust structures and estate planning for clients with more sophisticated needs.

Why Choose a TEP Member?

As a Full TEP Member, Aaron is part of an elite international network of experts. For his clients, this means:

• Best-in-Class Advice: Specialised knowledge in tax, mental capacity, and complex estate structures.
• Proven Rigour: Assurance that your solicitor has passed the most demanding professional examinations in the industry.
• Internationally Recognised: Gold-standard expertise that is respected and understood across global borders.

Whether you are looking to preserve family wealth for future generations or require sensitive advice on complex probate matters, Aaron Johnson provides the expert guidance that is recognised as best in class.

Professional Qualifications & Memberships

• Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
• Full Member of STEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner - TEP)
• STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates (England & Wales)
• Legal Practice Course (Commendation) – College of Law, York
• LLB (Hons) Law – Newcastle University