The Times Online reported today that John Rhodes, a leading private client lawyer, has joined The Stonehage Group. The appointment follows Rhodes’ retirement from Macfarlanes. Rhodes spent 40 years at Macfarlanes, rising through the ranks to become head of private client, a role he held from 2000 to 2005. Last year he received a lifetime achievement award from the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners (STEP).

The Stonehage Group is an international wealth management group advising high net worth families. They have offices in Switzerland, United Kingdom, Jersey, Israel, South Africa, the United States and Australia.