The Legal 500 has named Stone King, a Cambridge law firm with offices nationwide, a Top-Tier law firm for 2025 in six practice areas.
An independent research guide, The Legal 500 analyses the legal sector by regions. This year, Top-Tier rankings have been awarded to Stone King’s charities and not-for-profit practice in London, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the South West. Also in receipt of this highly regarded accolade are the firm’s education practice in London and the South West, and its general crime and fraud practice in the South West.
The firm has also been highly ranked in a further 11 practice areas across its Charity, Education, Faith, Business & Social Enterprise, Private Client, and Public & Regulatory Sectors. Additionally, 59 Stone King lawyers have received mentions for their standout contribution to their practice area.
Peter Woodhouse, Interim CEO, said:
“I am delighted that the firm and so many of our people have once again been recognised by The Legal 500. At Stone King, we use our specialist knowledge and expertise to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients, but we also invest our time and understanding. It is a delight to see this reflected in independent research like this, as it is evidence of the trust our clients put in us time and time again.”
This year, The Legal 500’s coveted Hall of Fame has admitted five Stone King lawyers: Julian Blake, Partner; Graham Burns, Partner; Melanie Carter, Partner and Head of Public and Regulatory Sector; Rosamund McCarthy Etherington, Partner and Head of Charity Sector; and Ann Phillips, Consultant.
Seven Leading Partners from across Stone King’s six offices are named: Laura Berman; Michael Brotherton; Ciara Campfield; Julie Moktadir; Tom Murdoch; Tim Rutherford; and Helen Tucker.
Joanne Burton has been named as a Next Generation Partner.
Two Leading Associates have also been recognised in Louise Castle and Alexandra Steffensen.
Stone King operates nationally with offices in Cambridge, London, Bath, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester.
