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1 a refreshingly different approach Finding a lawyer is easy But is a lawyer what you want?

2 What clients need are advisers capable of delving beneath the legalities and delivering the result required. What they demand is straightforward advice which is jargon-free and provides real insight into your problems. We offer solid expertise in a comprehensive range of legal disciplines. More importantly, we provide commercial and human support for our clients and an in-depth, one-stop service with the focus on practical outcomes. Stone King is a professional, friendly and passionate firm. Our people are much more than legal technicians trained to follow a brief. We work with a wide range of clients to create solutions which are not only pragmatic and effective but save you both time and money. issues are handled seamlessly under one roof with teams structured to meet the individual requirements of each client. Extensive experience is allied to an innovative, can-do approach to produce real understanding of each client's direction and culture. From a client s perspective, we blend consistency with absolute professionalism. There is no need to re-educate individuals each time they meet someone new from the firm. Our people understand the subtle nature of each client s issues and the trust placed in their hands. All members of staff are adaptable, flexible and personable. Guiding clients through the potential minefield of legislative compliance, our multi-disciplinary approach takes the stress out of going to law. Commercial, corporate, employment, property, litigation and many other specialist services are all provided. In the end, however, it comes down to people. The long-term nature of so many client relationships provides a ringing endorsement of what we do. The outstanding lawyers at Stone King deliver services which are dynamic, resourceful and forward thinking. Clients praised this service-oriented practice. Chambers UK Stone King has a nationwide reputation in providing good legal guidance. Complex transactional understanding business direction and corporate culture

3 w e create solutions which are not only pragmatic and effective but save you bothtime and money

4 Corporate and Commercial No matter what the size and type of your organisation, we can advise you on virtually all the corporate and commercial aspects of establishing and developing your business. We act for a broad range of clients both nationally and internationally and our expertise includes: Peers concede It really does have a first class reputation... and for providing clear and succinct advice. Chambers UK Corporate acquisitions and disposals buy-outs/buy-ins equity funding secured lending joint ventures shareholder agreements share incentive schemes reorganisations/re-structuring partnership matters compliance (e.g. directors' duties) secretarial administration Commercial terms of trade distribution and agency outsourcing/collaboration intellectual property technology transfer know-how licensing software agreements trade marks data protection freedom of information Employment Law With employment legislation becoming increasingly complex, a proactive approach in managing employees and the working environment is essential. We often work alongside in-house HR departments to provide day-to-day advice on all aspects of employment law, from addressing simple questions relating to employment issues through to managing redundancy programmes. Our expertise includes: Straightforward advice which is jargon-free contracts of employment equal opportunities working time directives disciplinary and grievance procedures human rights racial, sexual harassment & discrimination age discrimination disability discrimination redundancy unfair and wrongful dismissal compromise agreements TUPE issues restrictive covenants part-time workers regulations We also provide an employment law hotline facility for clients on an annual retainer basis.

5 we providecommercial and human support for our clients, an in depth, one-stop service with the focus on outcomes. Dispute Resolution These lawyers really are the best around, so it's definitely worth it. Chambers UK We believe in the need to resolve disputes in a business-like manner rather than resorting to litigation after the event, when most of the damage has been done. We have extensive experience of dispute resolution and can provide you with mediation, settlements and other means of resolving conflict. We also recognise that some issues may require assertive and efficient litigation where our expertise includes: contractual disputes insolvency issues contentious IP / IT debt recovery building & construction legacy disputes professional negligence property litigation partnership / shareholder issues warranty claims Property Many of our clients have national property portfolios for both functional and investment purposes. The properties include residential housing, residential institutions, offices, shops, hotels, warehouses, industrial units, agricultural land, schools, colleges, hospitals, nursing homes and numerous other types of property. We undertake a broad spectrum of property work where our expertise includes: sales and purchases leasing issues landlord and tenant issues taking legal charges development projects planning environmental issues housing licensing construction

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