IMG Trust Shortlisted in Two Categories at the 2025 STEP Private Client Awards

26 June 2025, Geroge Town -  IMG Trust Company has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2025 STEP Private Client Awards: - Philanthropy Team of the Year - Boutique Firm of the Year – Non-Legal With more than 330 entries from 25 countries, the 2025 STEP Awards is one of the most competitive editions to date. IMG’s recognition across both categories supports the firm’s reputation for technical strength and values-driven leadership. Founded in 2022, IMG Trust has quickly established itself as a specialist in contentious trusts, philanthropic structuring, and long-term legacy planning. 

The firm’s double nomination follows a series of milestones in 2025, including Founder Peter Goddard's recognition in the Lexology Client Choice Awards (Private Client category), the inclusion of both Peter Goddard and Maxine Bodden Robinson in the Private Client Global Elite Directory 2025, and winning silver in Citywealth’s Brand & Marketing Awards for Best Communications Campaign. Commenting on the nominations, Founder Maxine Bodden Robinson said: “It’s a true honour to be recognised by STEP, especially for work that reflects the care and dedication of our team,” said IMG Co-Founder Maxine Bodden Robinson. “These nominations mean a great deal to us, our clients, and our peers - and we’re proud to be in such respected company across both categories.” 

Peter Goddard added: "I’m particularly proud that our approach to grantmaking has been recognised in the 2025 STEP Private Client Awards. We work hard to support clients who want more than feel-good giving. We’re here to provide impact, structure, and sustainability." IMG has been involved in several philanthropic activities, from work with a multimillion-dollar charitable foundation where it was appointed to establish and oversee a private philanthropic vehicle supporting mental health and neurodegenerative disease research, to its partnership with the Pathways to Change initiative, a multi-year collaborative philanthropy programme hosted by Greenwood Place and supported by the Bill Gates Foundation. 

As a lawyer-led trust company, IMG combines technical capability with a relationship-led service. The team supports clients across the full trust lifecycle, from establishing dynasty trusts to advising on multi-jurisdictional restructurings and regulatory compliance. Alongside its work in contentious matters, IMG continues to develop its philanthropic structuring practice, helping clients deliver long-term social impact through well-governed, purposeful vehicles. The STEP Private Client Awards ceremony will take place on 18 September 2025 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.