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Our work with charities
Stone King’s work with charities has always been at the heart of our practice. We are recognised as one of the leading law firms for charities in the UK. Our lawyers act for many hundreds of charities across the sector from household names, including almost 200 of the largest charities in the UK, through to local community groups.
The lawyers in our charity and social enterprise sector group work predominantly for charity clients and are able to provide practical solutions to problems based on our in-depth knowledge and experience of charities and how they operate. We understand the environment in which charities operate and that “charities mean business”.
Our charity sector group of over 50 lawyers is spread across our regional office network and is headed by Rosamund McCarthy Etherington (Partner London). Within the sector group we have one of the largest teams of specialist charity lawyers in the country, including, Julian Blake (Partner, London), Tom Murdoch (Partner, Leeds), Hannah Kubie (Partner, London), Reema Mathur (Partner, London), Tim Rutherford (Group Practice Head & Partner, Bath and London) and Ann Phillips (Consultant, London)
Supporting charities is our core focus. Please get in touch with us today to discuss how we can support you and your organisation.

What our clients say
‘The individuals engaged in this practice are polite, non-condescending, and non-judgmental of their client's level of understanding of key issues. They are patient as they take their time to explain key issues pertinent to the instructions given.’
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What our clients say
‘This practice's greatest strength is its attentiveness to details, clarity of understanding on the receipt of instructions and options it provides to clients in the event of uncertainty.’
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What our clients say
‘Responsive and efficient, the SK team has a deep knowledge of our school, which leads to prompt and effective advice whenever needed.’
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What our clients say
‘We have worked with Stone King for several years and have always been impressed by their pragmatic, responsive, and diligent approach. They truly understand the unique needs of charities and consistently provide clear, thoughtful advice that puts our best interests first.’
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What our clients say
‘The Stone King partners and associates that I have dealt with are value driven and committed to getting the best outcomes. Those who I have worked with that really stand out include Julian Blake, Hannah Kubie and Nicole Reed.'
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What our clients say
‘I am very impressed with how pro-active Stone King are. We do not have to keep chasing them for updates. They always seem to be on top of the situation and are keen to move it forward for us.’
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What our clients say
'They have an excellent knowledge of the Charity Sector and a very in depth knowledge of us as a client so can be quick and responsive to our needs.'
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What our clients say
'The team’s strengths lie in their deep industry knowledge, responsiveness, and ability to navigate complex legal matters with clarity and efficiency. Their collaborative approach fosters strong, long-term relationships, making them our trusted adviser rather than just external legal counsel.'
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What our clients say
'Stone King's practice stands out as a truly exceptional legal partner, combining deep expertise with a highly client-focused approach. What sets them apart is their ability to provide strategic, commercially sound advice while maintaining a personal, responsive service that ensures we feel valued and well-supported.'
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What our clients say
"Tom Murdoch has extremely good judgment and is good with clients. He is a knowledgeable charity lawyer."
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What our clients say
"Tom is very responsive and keen to provide great service."
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What our clients say
"Tim is a well recognised specialist in the law and regulation of charities."
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What our clients say
"I appreciate Stephen's warmth and friendliness. I think he steps up when you are at crunch point of the deal, someone good at making himself available at the key moment."
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What our clients say
"Stephen is superb in every way. Trusted by us absolutely. Wise, reassuring and emotionally astute."
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What our clients say
"Rosamund is one of the grand dames of charity work in the country. Everyone who does charity work knows who she is. She knows what is going on and she is a very impressive person."
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What our clients say
"Rosamund is very well-qualified and experienced."
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What our clients say
"Rosamund has an exceptional understanding of the charity sector and a very high level of emotional intelligence which was critical to the understanding of the project."
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What our clients say
"Reema supported and led us through the process well."
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What our clients say
"He was impressive and easy to work with."
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What our clients say
"Julian knows his charity law and was able to grasp the complex and difficult position that we faced."
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What our clients say
"Hannah was very impressive. She got to grips with some really technical points very quickly and easily."
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What our clients say
"Hannah provided excellent support and advice to us."
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What our clients say
"They provided reassurance that we could navigate the severity of the matter. They were both compassionate and focused on getting the right outcome for us."
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What our clients say
"A very responsive department which is able to draw on expertise elsewhere in the firm - essential for more complex charities. We have had a long standing relationship with the firm."
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What our clients say
"I think the team at Stone King are warm, friendly and nice people to work with. They are technically capable when it comes to charity law with good breadth of understanding of the issues."
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What our clients say
"Stone King has significant expertise in working with charities and deep emotional intelligence which meant that they were able to provide a full service experience beyond just legal advice."
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What our clients say
"The advice was always measured, timely and thoughtfully explained. The service was really excellent in what was a very stressful situation for the Trustees."
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What our clients say
"Ann Phillips is very well known. She was really prominent and been that known name for a long time."
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What our clients say
"The team are reliable and efficient and the advice is to the point."
What our clients say
"The firm are highly responsive, have broad experience in all areas related to charities, and take a pragmatic approach."
What our clients say
"Stone King has an expanding team with significant knowledge and experience; there is usually a team member who has first-hand knowledge of a particular problem."
What our clients say
“Stone King provided excellent, clear charity legal advice at very short notice and within very quick timescales.”
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What our clients say
“The lawyers had a very quick grasp of what was a complex and potentially difficult set of negotiations.”
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