Stone King LLP’s practice advises across the full range of charity law matters, including advising on grant-making, joint funding agreements, incorporation, registration and mergers. The team is instructed by a variety of clients, including faith-based charities, independent schools, charities in the arts and heritage sectors, as well as high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists. Hannah Kubie is well-regarded in this sector, advising a broad range of charities on governance and cross-border issues. Practice co-head Rosamund McCarthy Etherington is expert in advising prominent charities on dispute resolution. Julian Blake is a notable member of the team, bringing experience in public benefit matters.
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Key clients
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
- The Royal Academy of Arts
- National Philanthropic Trust
- Swarovski Foundation
- Lloyd’s Bank Foundation
- The Licensed Trade Charity
- CGD Europe
- LEF
- Elevare Civic Education Group
Work highlights
Advised the National Lottery Heritage Fund on various matters, including the transfer of operation of Ironbridge Gorge Museums to the National Trust.
Advised the Royal Academy of Arts on charity law and governance issues.
Advised the National Philanthropic Trust on a wide range of charity regulatory matters relating to its philanthropic interests in the UK.
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Practice head
Hannah Kubie; Rosamund McCarthy Etherington
Other key lawyers
Julian Blake