The crime and regulatory team at Stone King LLP consists of solicitor advocates who advise on a wide range of matters spanning fraud to safeguarding issues. In particular, the practice stands out for its expertise in advising on cases that are of a sexual nature, with wider areas of expertise covering regulatory work and prosecutions in the transportation and health spaces as well as firearms licensing work and inquests in the education sector. Located in Bath, practice head Matthew Graham has experience across a range of sexual misconduct and safeguarding matters, as well as mental health and developmental disorder-related issues. Andrew Banks excels in white-collar crime mandates as well as advocacy work across the Magistrates and Crown Courts as well as public inquiries. Senior associate Nicholas Wragg is another key name.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'I found the team highly professional and capable in all dealings. They were hard working, frequently communicating to ensure all matters were dealt with. When a key figure was absent for a few days their colleague picked up the matter seamlessly and continued to provide the same level of support as their colleague.'
- 'My view is that there is a culture of professionalism and performance within this team. Moreover, they were pleasant and easy to deal with - they put me at my ease and formed a good working relationship. They quickly became a very much trusted part of my wider team.’
‘The key lead on this project was great to work with. I found her very relatable and was always willing to take a call or advise me on matters. She had an engaging personality and sense of humour that made a gruelling and, at times, stressful process easier to cope with.’
Work highlights
- Advising a company in respect of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and Investigation.
- Acting in respect of a leading Court of Appeal decision relating to sentencing online offences.
- Advising an educational establishment in respect of a high-profile inquest.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Graham