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Stone King LLP

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A diverse roster of clients – ranging from entrepreneurs and business owners to celebrities – turn to the team at Stone King LLP for its expertise in financial, cohabitation and children cases. In particular, the practice is noted for its commitment to alternative dispute resolution and non-court dispute resolution procedures. The practice is led by Tracey Smith, a highly experienced family lawyer who deals with all aspects of business issues and trust arrangements, both domestically and internationally. Drawing superlative praise for her 'extremely efficient, reassuringly knowledgeable' approach, Caroline Fell‘s expertise is concentrated in complex financial matters.  

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘No praise is too high for Caroline Fell. She is extremely efficient, reassuringly knowledgeable in all her advice, and very on the ball. Everything has been done remarkably quickly and she has been good at chasing the solicitor on the other side as well. I have been most fortunate in having her act for me and she has caused me to transfer all my affairs to Stone King.’

  • ‘Rebecca Eels displays exceptional client care and delivers detailed briefs to counsel. Extremely experienced, which means clients trust her advice. Content to give robust advice when required.’

  • ‘Caroline Fell is a stand-out partner. She is a calm, capable and knowledgeable lawyer who has a wonderful manner with clients. I recommend her both as a solicitor and as a mediator. She is technical and also pragmatic. Rebecca Eels is a stand-out partner who I recommend particularly for child inclusive mediation work. She is brilliant with clients.’

  • ‘Caroline Fell is a real star - composed and able - always looks to settle if she can.’

  • ‘Caring, innovative solutions, cost effective, well respected.’

  • ‘Tracey Smith is very knowledgeable but not afraid to see assistance when warranted.’

  • ‘The family department have a competent team which is able to provide excellent child inclusive mediation.'

  • ‘Both Rebecca Eels and Caroline Fells provide effective and empathetic support in family matters.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tracey Smith

Other key lawyers

Caroline Fell, Daniela Nickols, Rebecca Eels