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Latest State Funded Schools Insights
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04/10/2021
What our clients say
"Good at translating legal-speak into understandable risks."
Client Feedback in Chambers, 2021
What our clients say
"Completely trustworthy. detailed advice and knowledge of our school. Highly recommended."
Legal 500, 2021
What our clients say
"Client relationship, knowledge of our school, accessibility. Extremely thorough."
Legal 500, 2021
What our clients say
"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
What our clients say
“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
"Thank you for your excellent support and advice throughout the tribunal case and process. We felt very well prepared and I know we had good, clear advice throughout a very difficult time for the school."
Siobhan Campbell, Hackney New Primary School
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
What our clients say
"They are excellent, the personalised service is superb as they understand our circumstances and advise appropriately."
Client feedback in Chambers - 2016
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