‘A terrific set with a deep bench’, 5 Stone Buildings’ expertise covers a broad swathe of chancery, especially large contentious probate, Court of Protection work and taxation. Penelope Reed KC led Emilia Carslaw in Bond v Webster, a High Court probate claim concerning the capacity of a testator. Made silk in March 2025, Ruth Hughes KC acted for the CPS on the trusts elements of its POCA proceedings against Baroness Mone . Elis Gomer appeared for an ICB in the Court of Protection concerning a case that examined whether a personal health budget is capable of being administered by a property and affairs deputy.
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Profile
Position
Emilia joins 5 Stone Buildings in October 2021 following the successful completion of her pupillage in chambers, during which she gained a broad range of experience in traditional Chancery work including in both contentious and non-contentious trusts and estates.
Education
- City University London, BPTC: Outstanding
- City University London, GDL: Distinction
- University of Cambridge: MPhil in Classics
- University of Oxford: BA (Hons) in Classics: First Class
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- 'Paul Jennings is a very competent clerk who always provides prompt information.'
- '5 Stone Buildings are supreme in my view. A top tier set.'
- 'The clerking service at 5SB is a real credit to chambers. Friendly efficient and reliable. A pleasure to work with.'
- 'A terrific set with a deep bench.'
- '5 Stone Buildings are one of my first choice of sets for Chancery work.'
- 'Has a reputation for being both technically excellent and approachable.'
- '5 Stone lead the way for contentious probate, particularly on the domestic side, with an increasing presence in the offshore trust arena.'
- 'An efficient and effective service is always provided.'