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Stone King LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Stone King LLP

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About

Provided by Stone King LLP

We deal with a wide range of clients and cover the full range of property matters including development, acquisition, disposal, letting, licensing, management and general property issues, both contentious and non-contentious.

Additionally, we have specialist knowledge and experience in the following sector areas:

  • Business: working for corporate clients in regard to their property requirements from sales and purchases to complex leasing arrangements. We deal with portfolio sales, funding arrangements and all areas of general commercial property work.  
  • Charity: we have an in-depth understanding of the different ways in which charities work, the complexity of complying with charity law and in particular the special requirements of the Charities Act. 
  • Construction.
  • Education: property plays a huge part in Stone King’s education sector specialism. Almost all education transactions contain significant property elements. In this area we provide our property advice plus expert knowledge of the often-complex education legislation.
  • Faith: we offer a full service to faith sector clients alongside an understanding of what matters to them in the context of their mission. We act for a number of large portfolio landowner clients, as well as smaller faith organisations of different types of faith. 
  • Litigation. 
  • Residential Property.

 

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate - South West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Stone King is acknowledged for its expertise in property work for charities and educational institutions, including independent schools, academies and faith schools. The firm regularly advises religious orders on asset management matters, including advice on land structure and arrangements. Heritage organisations also feature among the team's client list. Its lawyers advise clients on freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, as well as landlord and tenant issues.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Stone King acted for Prep Schools Trust on the acquisition of prep schools and on the merger of West Hill Park School.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They're very knowledgeable and reassuring, and they speak to me in layman's terms. I have been very reassured by the team.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Stone King approach property work with a good understanding of the needs of charities.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Stone King can offer pragmatic advice on complex issues. They have a good range of skilled team members at every level.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • We present complex scenarios to Stone King, work through the potential approaches and collectively agree a way forward.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Stone King deliver advice which is supportive and easy to understand with helpful follow-up.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Hugh Pearce
    Band 3Hugh Pearce

    Hugh Pearce

    Hugh Pearce has extensive experience advising charitable, education and faith organisation clients on a range of property mandates.
    • We are happy with the service Hugh provides.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Hugh Pearce is a real leader in his field. He has unparalleled knowledge of the sector and immense ability to retain and recall complex information.

      Real Estate respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Stone King LLP (1)

South West

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