The first-class team at Stone King LLP has sector-leading expertise across a number of areas. It is skilled at advising on diverse matters, including campaigning, as well as political and electoral-related activity. The group advises a whole host of education charities, and some almshouses. The national practice is adept at dealing with crisis management issues, such as Charity Commission investigations, and frequently advises a considerable number of mature social enterprises, faith-based charities, and complex historic trusts. In addition, it excels in advising on cross-border legacies and on charity registrations. It is collectively led by Stephen Ravenscroft, Rosamund McCarthy Etherington, and Hannah Kubie. Julian Blake has particular strength in charity and public benefit work. Consultant Ann Phillips has a wealth of experience in working with large national and international charity structures, as well as charities with complex trusts and endowments. Reema Mathur acts for a wide range of charities, such as start-ups and historic institutions, in addition to grant-making and operational charities.
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Key clients
- National Union of Students
- Legal Education Foundation
- Citizens UK
- The Big Issue Foundation
- GamCare
- Chartered Institute of Fundraising
- Mermaids
- Ambitious about Autism
- Pears Family Charitable Foundation
- Teach First
- Women’s Aid Federation
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
- The Well Centre
- The Bishop of Bristol
Work highlights
- Advised charities, including the National Union of Students, Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust, Legal Education Foundation, and Citizens UK, on campaigning and electoral matters in the run up the UK Parliamentary General Election.
- Advising a large number of leading independent schools on the potential implications of changes a Labour government might introduce in their charitable and tax status.
- Advising the client on a restructuring and transfer of activities from Big Issue Foundation to a new non-charitable vehicle, to streamline the Big Issue group’s operations.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Ravenscroft, Rosamund McCarthy Etherington, Hannah Kubie