Stone King LLP is active on behalf of a diverse range of charity clients both within Yorkshire and nationally, advising on a range of issues including innovative charity registrations, political activities and charity commission investigations. Tom Murdoch leads the team, and is ‘outstanding in his service and dedication’. Supporting Murdoch are Tom Morrison, who heads up the firm’s national further and higher education practice, with experience in the charitable education sector, and Sam Dowgill, who works nationwide for a variety of charities. Dowgill’s practice covers restructurings and regulatory matters, among other issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stone King's practice stands out as a truly exceptional legal partner, combining deep expertise with a highly client-focused approach. What sets them apart is their ability to provide strategic, commercially sound advice while maintaining a personal, responsive service that ensures we feel valued and well-supported.'
- 'The team’s strengths lie in their deep industry knowledge, responsiveness, and ability to navigate complex legal matters with clarity and efficiency. Their collaborative approach fosters strong, long-term relationships, making them our trusted adviser rather than just external legal counsel.'
- 'They have an excellent knowledge of the Charity Sector and a very in depth knowledge of us as a client so can be quick and responsive to our needs.'
- 'Tom Murdoch is outstanding in his service and dedication.'
Key clients
- Charitable Journalism Project
- Royal Society of the Arts
- Open University Students Association
- Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust
- Interim Managers of the Kantor Foundations
- IMPRESS
- Age UK Cheshire
- Galloways
- British Ecological Society
- Butterfly Conservation
Work highlights
Working with the Charitable Journalism Project to achieve the first ever charity registration for a local public interest newspaper, the Guildford Dragon.
Advising the Royal Society of the Arts in connection with the setting up of a new campaigning organisation focusing on the improvement of the UK’s pension industry to deliver better outcomes for savers and the wider economy.
Advising the Open University Students Association on diverse complaints concerning individuals and societies within its 200,000-student membership.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Tom Murdoch
Other key lawyers
Tom Morrison; Sam Dowgill