Commercial disputes, Civil fraud and asset recovery, Company law, Insolvency, International / offshore, Professional liability, Trusts, probate and estates: contentious, Trusts, probate and estates: non-contentiousTuesday 27 October 2026
Clare Stanley KC has been named as one of Chambers’ Stars at the Bar, an accolade given to just 16 top barristers who are recognised for their excellence across a range of practice areas.
Clare is ranked by Chambers & Partners in the following areas of expertise:
This year, clients praised Clare by saying:
“Clare Stanley is right at the top of the commercial litigation tree.”
“Clare is proactive, disciplined and unflappable. We especially valued her ability to prioritise the two or three points that win the case and park everything else.”
“An exceptional advocate”. “Judges know Clare very well and respect her”. “Quite something to behold when on her feet.”
“She has a commanding courtroom presence, writes with precision and offers advice that is both legally rigorous and commercially grounded.”
“She is an expert at looking at everything in the round to identify the best approach for the particular case, client and judge.”
“Very well respected by the client and the entire legal team working on the matter, her attention to detail has been second to none, as has her commercial acumen.”
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