The Stonehage Group, European multi-family office for ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs, has appointed David McLellan, former Rothschild Trust Group CEO, as the executive director and head of its London family office.

McLellan, who was also a member of the executive board of Rothschild Private Bank & Trust, has also previously worked as an international tax adviser with both international law firm Baker & McKenzie in Zurich and Ernst & Young in Melbourne.

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David is an English and Australian qualified lawyer, specialising in international tax, fiduciary and corporate advisory. He is a member of STEP and holds a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science and Master of Laws from Monash University, Melbourne and IEP from INSEAD.

David arrives as Stonehage’s second director-level hire of 2013, following Rupert Hague-Holmes appointment to the firm’s Jersey office in January. David will report to Andrew Nolan, managing director of Stonehage’s international family office division.

Andrew Nolan, head of Stonehage’s family office division, said: "With over 20 years’ experience in law, fiduciary and wealth management, David is well-known in the industry and brings with him a bespoke set of legal, financial and managerial qualities. Having run Rothschild’s Trust Group for five years, he has an expert understanding of the complex needs of our international clients. We know he will be key in facilitating the Group’s strategic goals and servicing our clients both in the UK and internationally."

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