The crime and regulatory team at Stone King LLP advises on a diverse array of mandates spanning from fraud to safeguarding issues and boasts individuals with a close familiarity with niche criminal matters. Matthew Graham and Nicholas Wragg handle matters related to cases of a sexual nature. Andrew Banks, who, alongside Graham, co-leads the practice, regularly represents individuals alleged to have operated unregistered educational establishments. Broadly, the team has built-up expertise regarding culpability as well as in assisting those with mental health issues and developmental disabilities to navigate the justice system.
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  • ‘I have been impressed and grateful for the specialist knowledge that partners of Stone King offer us collaboratively.’

  • ‘Matthew Graham has been a superb support. I appreciate his attention to detail, but also a willingness to speak frankly with the board and to understand some of the delicacies that we deal with regularly.'

  • ‘The team were very efficient and responsive. They were always on top of the case and we felt that they could be trusted to look after us. Most of all, they were kind and compassionate.’

  • ‘Nicholas Wragg was compassionate, straightforward and well-organised. ’

  • ‘Stone King LLP provides a service beyond just that of a lawyer and client, where along with preparation and attention to detail, there is also a proactive way of connecting with professionals in other fields, such as counselling and therapy.’

  • ‘I cannot speak highly enough of senior partner, Andrew Banks, who dealt with my case from beginning to end. From the first meeting, I felt I was in good hands, and was made to feel like I had dignity and self worth.'

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Practice head

Matthew Graham; Andrew Banks

Other key lawyers

Nicholas Wragg