‘Clients are at the heart of what we do’, insists law firm boss
Lawyers from Bath firm Stone King have been recognised by the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
The independent journal researches lawyers across the UK through client interviews and by examining work quality, and has ranked five partners in the firm’s private wealth law team.
Chambers said: “Stone King is highly regarded for its private wealth practice. It regularly assists clients with wills drafting, succession planning, inheritance tax planning and trust administration. The firm is described as ‘very good’ by market insiders.”
The guide praised the clientfocused work of Alison Allen, Dan Harris, Andrew Mortimer, David Whitworth and Paul Sutton.
“Our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to do our very best for them,” said Alison, who is Stone King’s chairman and head of its private client sector.
“We are therefore delighted that our clients feel the same and have helped us gain these excellent rankings.”
David is ranked as Band 1 for his work with probate, wills, inheritance tax planning and estate and trust administration.
Chambers spoke to a professional adviser, as part of its research, who said: “I have not come across any lawyers with better knowledge than David in that field.”
Partners Alison Allen, Dan Harris and Andrew Mortimer were all named notable practitioners by the well-regarded journal.
Of Alison the guide said: “(She) has the most caring attitude, and that shows in the way she deals with clients. Allen has particular experience with care planning for elderly clients. Another source says she is “a fantastically client-focused private client lawyer.”
Andrew Mortimer is recognised for expertise in wills, trusts and inheritance tax planning by market commentators.
“His strength is in his capacity to see the wood from the trees and to give advice which is based on broad experience as well as technical knowledge,” said a client who was interviewed by the guide.
Dan Harris is recognised for his international estate and succession planning expertise and is head of Stone King’s international and cross-border team.
He was described by one client as “an oracle of knowledge,” adding: “It is amazing what he knows about each jurisdiction and he can piece it together.”
Partner Paul Sutton ranked as Band 2 and described by Chambers as “absolutely excellent”.