What Others Say About Us

"The firm is first-rate, you can't get better." Legal 500 2012

"Outstanding in all areas" Legal 500 2012

Client Service "I can't praise them enough for their client service."

This firm is well known for the scope of its expertise in charities law.

Jonathan Burchfield is "wonderfully co-operative and respectful." He heads the legacy team and instils confidence in his clients with his "amiable nature, sound understanding and encyclopaedic knowledge of charity law." Chambers 2011

Michael King is vastly experienced in charities law and "picks up on the finer points with great ease." "incredibly intelligent and extremely active in the market." Chambers 2011

Ann Phillips is "outstanding, hugely knowledgeable, pleasant, easy to deal with" and "gives measured and practical advice." Legal 500 2012
"Calm, collected and reliable." Chambers 2011
"Always succinct and bang on the money with her advice," Ann Phillips has carved out a niche in the arts world. Indeed, peers admit: "If you are an arts charity, you need to be knocking on her door." Chambers 2009/10

Stephen Ravenscroft impresses with his "incredible retention of detail and his forward thinking." He has expertise in the establishment of charitable companies to operate academies. Chambers 2011

Robert Meakin "sits back, listens to what clients want, captures their views and then acts appropriately on them". Chambers 2009/10

Commercial Awareness "They understand the needs and culture of charity clients and present the advice in a consolidated and clear manner." "They are exemplary in their pragmatism, speed of reply and commercial flair."  Chambers 2011

Client Service "They are constantly available and sensitive to costs." "Their upfront nature about costs and their immediate replies make for an easy relationship." Chambers 2011

Clients appreciate Stone King's "comprehensive experience across a range of areas," including charity, property and employment law. Chambers 2011

Charites Cambridge:
The ‘timely, accurate and robust’ Stone King now has a firm presence in Cambridge. ‘All lawyers are specialists in their field and first-class practitioners.’ Robert Meakin stands ‘head and shoulders above the rest in this field’.
Legal 500 2011

Charities South West:
Stone King LLP is deemed ‘top in the market’, and Michael King enjoys a fantastic reputation well beyond the region. The group advised the Catholic Adoption Agencies covering seven Roman Catholic dioceses on re-branding and reconstitutions to comply with sexual orientation regulations, and Nottinghamshire Miners Home on securing its assets after consultation with the Charity Commission and the Serious Fraud Office. Legal 500