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Stone King LLP

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Stone King LLP fields a highly regarded employment team, which is well placed to advise clients from a range of industry sectors, as well as assisting private clients. Jean Boyle heads up the team, with a primary focus on the education and not-for-profit sectors. Peter Woodhouse is the firm’s key contact for clients from the charity sector.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They continually demonstrate a high level of detailed knowledge of the charity sector and specialist knowledge of issues relating to the Church of England.'
  • ‘James Barratt - has guided us successfully over the last 12 months on a very complex legal matter. His availability, support and speed of response have been consistently excellent. He makes us feel like we are his only client, although we know that we are not. He is quick to grasp the core issues and explain to us the position and our optionsm and the risks associated with the various options, in a simple and clear manner.’

  • ‘All the staff at Stone King listen very carefully to the needs of the business so they get a clear understanding of what the client outcomes and expectations are. The invoicing is clear and has all of the detail on it that you would expect.'

  • ‘My main contact is Peter Woodhouse - he is very approachable and picks up very quickly what it is that is needed.’

  • ‘The team takes the time to understand the business in order to provide tailored support.’

  • ‘James Barrett provides the legal knowledge and the personal reassurance which is so often greatly needed.'

  • ‘Intense focus on the client's needs, excellent teamwork, awareness of how to work cost effectively, the right advice for each task. Helpful cross-department collaboration.’

  • ‘The employment law team has excellent and detailed knowledge.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jean Boyle

Other key lawyers

Peter Woodhouse, James Barratt, Amy Berry