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Date updated: Thursday 23rd July 2026
Stone King has once again been recognised by leading independent legal directory Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), retaining its top-tier Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Law in Somerset.
The latest guide also includes individual recognition for Stone King Partners Alison Allen and Andrew Mortimer, reflecting their expertise and commitment to supporting clients with a wide range of private wealth matters.
Alison Allen, Chair of Stone King and Head of Trusts & Estates, joined the firm in 1998 and advises clients on inheritance tax planning, trust creation and administration, wills and estate administration. She also acts as attorney and trustee for vulnerable clients and their families.
Andrew Mortimer specialises in estate planning and inheritance tax planning, as well as providing strategic advice to families on the management and transfer of assets and family businesses across generations.
Chambers HNW is one of the legal sector's most respected independent guides. Its rankings are based on extensive research, including interviews with clients and professional peers, to identify the leading lawyers and firms in private wealth management and related advisory services.
Stone King's Chief Executive, Vicky Brackett, welcomed the recognition.
"We are delighted to see Stone King's private wealth expertise recognised once by Chambers HNW for the sixth consecutive year.
"This continued recognition reflects the outstanding work our lawyers do every day, supporting clients and their families through some of the most important decisions they will make.
"Congratulations to Alison and Andrew on their individual rankings and thank you to all our colleagues whose hard work and commitment help us maintain our Band 1 position."
Stone King works with clients across the UK through its offices in Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London and Manchester, providing specialist legal advice to individuals, families, businesses, charities and education organisations.
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