Clare Stanley KC

UK Bar

Clare Stanley KC acts in a wide range of private client and trust litigation, regularly handling highly complex disputes. She is frequently instructed in high-value matters both onshore and offshore.

"She is very highly regarded, especially for offshore matters. Working with her is always smooth sailing, as she is an elite litigator but also at the same time so compassionate."

"Clare brings a huge amount of experience and breadth of knowledge to bear, and really knows her stuff on offshore trusts. She is so robust and so full on in protecting the client's best interests."

"Clare is an absolute pleasure to work with and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. She is also superb on her feet and can pitch an argument perfectly."

Clare Stanley KC boasts a strong reputation for 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.

"Working with Claire is always smooth sailing. She is an elite litigator, but at the same time she is so compassionateand she understands the emotions involved."

"Clare brings a huge amount of experience and breadth of knowledge to bear. She is so robust and full-on in her desire to protect the client's best interests."

"Clare is a force to be reckoned with and just an absolutely formidable advocate. She is technically brilliant, really forensic in her approach and someone who leaves no stone unturned. ."

"Clare is a leader in trusts work. She is very capable and always responsive to our needs."

"Clare is commercially minded, very easy to deal with and so good on her feet. She provides insightful advice in all situations."

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, frequently the Cayman Islands.

"Clare is very highly regarded for offshore matters. Working with her is always smooth sailing, She is an elite litigator but at the same time she is so compassionate. She is my go-to offshore silk."

"Clare is superb, one of the most popular silks in Cayman. She's very client-friendly and extremely good at getting into the detail. She's a first-rate advocate too."

"Clare is tenacious and formidable, and no stone is left unturned with her."

"She brings a huge amount of experience, breadth of knowledge and really knows her stuff on offshore trusts. She is so robust and protects the client's best interests."

"Clare is a recognised talent, well deserving of the accolades she has received. A go-to choice for any difficult case, she leaves no stone unturned in pursuit of the client's objectives."

"Clare is an incredibly persuasive advocate, who is able to cut through a complex matter to identify the key issues that will be relevant to the judge."

"A force to be reckoned with and at the top of her game. She is technically brilliant, really forensic in her approach and an absolutely formidable advocate."

Clare Stanley KC represents a broad range of professionals in high-value negligence claims, including legal, financial, accountancy and insolvency practitioners. She is often involved in cases featuring highly complex and technical elements, especially in relation to trust law and fraud. She is regularly instructed to act on behalf of high-profile law firms and additionally represents claimants against lawyers.

"She is a real fighter and really pulls all the stops out for her clients, alongside being very technical and commercially minded."

"The thing that stands out for her is that clients absolutely love her. She has a killer instinct in court and is a strategic mastermind."

"She is amazing and is so good on her feet."

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.

"She is very client-friendly and extremely good at getting into the detail. She is also a first-rate advocate."

"Clare is very impressive and engaging in court. She has a pleasant style and a lightness to her approach."

"Clare is tenacious, formidable and leaves no stone unturned."