Global
Private Wealth: Trusts - UK
Clare Stanley KC
Clare Stanley KC boasts a strong reputation in handling matters including trusts and probate, commercial litigation and professional negligence cases. She is experienced in contentious trusts litigation between beneficiaries and trustees, international trusts litigation and trust arbitration.
Strengths
"One of the great performers in this area, she is just the most responsive and committed silk I've worked with. Her ability to work seamlessly with solicitors really stands out."
"Very responsive and gets to the point quickly. She answers questions in a way that we can take away and use."
"Clare is very practical and down to earth, which leads to a good working relationship with clients, who have confidence in her. She is helpful, easy to deal with, and someone who focuses on what is important. I have also been very impressed with her written work, which is presented in a clear, concise and persuasive manner."
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
Clare Stanley KC
Strengths
"She absorbed a huge amount of information and was so direct; there was no beating around the bush. Outspoken and robust in a good way, she backed me up to the hilt with the client and was collaborative in her working style."
"Very responsive and easy to work with, she rolls her sleeves up and gets stuck into the matters. Excellent in court and always very well prepared, she is excellent on case strategy."
"A no nonsense, go get 'em type of advocate, who impresses with her trial craft."
Offshore (Bar) - UK
Clare Stanley KC
Clare Stanley KC is noted for her commercial and company law practice, encompassing the likes of insolvency and fraud matters. She has further expertise in handling trust dispute cases. She is well versed in the intricacies of acting in a number of offshore jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands.
Strengths
"Clare is on top of all the detail and very robust."
"Clare is extremely level-headed - unruffled in the darkest of storms. She is the most responsive and committed silk I've ever instructed, and her ability to work seamlessly with solicitors really stands out."
"Clare has always impressed me. She's extremely hard-working and has a calmness about her. Her advice is extremely clear and there's very little room for doubt. She's a pleasure to work with."
Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
Clare Stanley KC
Clare Stanley KC is noted for her broad expertise covering trusts, company, fraud and insolvency. Stanley is often instructed on high-value, offshore insolvency matters across the Cayman Islands, Jersey and Guernsey, with a particular focus on proceedings involving complex offshore structures and asset tracing.
Strengths
"She's very responsive and gets to the point very quickly."
"She's excellent in court and is always very well prepared."