5 Stone Buildings is the ‘go-to set for complex trusts and estates work’ and ’a superlative set of excellent lawyers whose expertise is beyond doubt’. Penelope Reed KC recently appeared before the Supreme Court in Guest v Guest, a Supreme Court case concerning what relief the courts should provide in proprietary estoppel claims. Turning to the set's juniors, Ruth Hughes represented the claimant in the Clitheroe v Bond litigation, a dispute between siblings raising complex issues of the correct test for testamentary capacity, and issues regarding testators' deluded beliefs, while Mathew Roper represented successful claimants who rescinded mis-sold trust products, which purported to protect family homes from care home fee means-testing but instead created capital gains tax problems. Rose Fetherstonhaugh is known for ‘cross-examining witnesses in a very effective matter.’
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Paul Jennings and Dan Coote are highly experienced and reliable clerks who provide great service.'
- 'All of the clerks are responsive, well-organised and pragmatic. Paul Jennings is one of the best clerks to work with and always allows matters to run smoothly. Dan Coote is also excellent.'
- '5 Stone Buildings is a strong set. Each barrister is a capable lot across the board.'
- '5 Stone Buildings provides an excellent offering for contentious trusts and probate. Junior counsels' work is invariable of the highest standard and is approachable.'
- '5 Stone Buildings is the stand-out set for traditional trusts and probate litigation. It has a strength in depth across its members. The juniors, in particular, are at the top of their game.'