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Externally recognised as a leading firm for education law in the UK, we have specialists with deep sector experience in all aspects of school and college provision. In addition to advice on educational provision itself, our broader team daily advises on areas such as employment, property and procurement, and we also have specialists advising on all aspects of school and college life, including areas as diverse as immigration and intellectual property.
We also have excellent networking relationships with national organisations in the education sector, which we seek to share with our clients. Many of the education specialists in our firm also volunteer their time to act as governors and trustees of schools.
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Client Feedback in Chambers, 2021
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"Completely trustworthy. detailed advice and knowledge of our school. Highly recommended."
Legal 500, 2021
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"Experts in a wide range of fields with open access to the most appropriate person who is always an expert in their field. They listen carefully to our needs and do not over complicate their advice. Always efficient and never let you down."
Legal 500, 2021
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Legal 500, 2021
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"Their knowledge of the sector is in-depth and they are proactive in assisting clients to influence policy changes in regulatory settings."
Legal 500, 2021
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Legal 500, 2021
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Legal 500, 2021
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"First and foremost they are excellent lawyers - they know the charity and education sectors really well."
Chambers - 2019
What our clients say
"Highlighted for its 'depth of expertise in education', Stone King LLP attracts praise for its 'extremely good response times' and 'outstanding level of service'."
Legal 500 - 2019
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“I feel fellow school leaders need to be made aware that there is an absolutely brilliant company out there who will provide those key services at very competitive rates”
C A Wakefield - Maldon's Community Academy
What our clients say
Stone King is "probably the best education firm in the business," and "they lived up to the recommendations we received". Another source adds: "They've got undoubted expertise and good geographical coverage - a leading player."
Chambers - 2014
What our clients say
"They are excellent. They get the gist of what's required and they understand what we want to get done. Their advice is sound and clear-cut, and they deliver it in a human way." "They invariably respond with prompt, unambiguous and first-class advice."
Chambers - 2015
What our clients say
"Great private and state school clients."
Client feedback in Chambers - 2016
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"They are excellent, the personalised service is superb as they understand our circumstances and advise appropriately."
Client feedback in Chambers - 2016
What our clients say
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Leigh Academies Trust