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Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kate Stone is a strong choice of barrister for the representation of bereaved families in Article 2 inquests involving the police, prisons or other elements of the criminal justice system. She is also knowledgeable about relevant mental health issues.
Strengths
Kate Stone had a really structured approach to all of the witnesses and built a clear picture. She really took things through in a calm and measured pace.
We had a lot of tricky waters to navigate, but Kate steered us through that and built a great sense of trust between herself and the client.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kate Stone has a wide-ranging claimant-focused practice, handling claims arising from ECHR considerations as well as complex inquests. Her instructions often involve deaths of prisoners and complex mental health aspects.
Strengths
Kate Stone provides good, solid practical advice.
Kate steered us through a lot of tricky waters and built a great sense of trust between herself and the client.
Kate is always good with the client and builds a good rapport with them.
Kate Stone is very experienced and has a very measured, legalistic mind.
Kate Stone is the safest pair of hands around and if you're in a crisis - you call her and she will talk you down.
Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Kate Stone of Garden Court North Chambers is a highly able barrister who is well regarded by market sources for her handling of a range of civil actions against the police.
Strengths
Kate Stone is great to work with; she has been good with our client and good in the courts. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again and my colleagues are also very happy with her.
Administrative & Public Law - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kate Stone focuses predominantly on representing bereaved families and other interested parties at inquests. Her public law practice includes judicial reviews challenging coronial decisions and the availability of legal aid funding for inquests. She also appears in policing and prison judicial reviews.
Strengths
Kate provides practical advice. She is a great team player and great in court.
Kate has flawless advocacy.
Kate is very experienced and has a very measured, legalistic mind. She wields her scalpel gently but effectively, and is very good at distilling complicated information.
Kate steered us through tricky waters and built a great sense of trust between herself and the client.
Kate is a very thorough and measured junior.