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Stephanie Mooney
Stephanie Mooney is a Partner in the Private Client team. She joined Kingsley Napley in 2016 and advises on a broad range of private client matters, with particular expertise in succession planning with a cross-border element.
Stephanie’s clients are varied and include high net worth individuals, multi-generational families, entrepreneurs and trustees. Her practice includes advising on the following areas:
- Lifetime succession and estate planning;
- Wills;
- The administration of estates (probate);
- The creation of and administration of trusts;
- Powers of attorney; and
- Personal tax advice for those moving to or from the UK.
Stephanie has particular expertise in matters with an international element. She has obtained the STEP Advanced Certificate in Cross Border Estates and she is an active member of AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers), regularly attending and speaking at their conferences around the world. Stephanie is also uniquely placed at the firm by being registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre as a Will draftsperson.
At Kingsley Napley, Stephanie is part of the Anglo-French service group and she is also part of the firm’s Surrogacy Team, who advise on all aspects of international and domestic surrogacy arrangements.
Stephanie was recognised in 2022 as one of eprivateclient’s Top 35 Under 35.
what clients and directories have said
I have introduced various clients to Stephanie Mooney for her support with their estate planning, and I always do so with confidence that they are in excellent hands and that they will be well looked after."
The Legal 500, 2025
Warm, efficient, use plain language and make you feel at ease when dealing with them, with that "always happy to help" attitude. Stephanie Mooney is always willing to help, responds promptly and keen to go above and beyond."
The Legal 500, 2025
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, MEMBERSHIPS and accolades
- The Law Society of England and Wales
- AIJA (Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats / Association of young lawyers) – member of the International Private Clients and Family Law Commission
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- STEP Advanced Certificate in Cross Border Estates
- Registered Will draftsperson for the Dubai International Financial Centre
- 2022 eprivateclient Top 35 under 35
- Active member of Kingsley Napley’s Charities and Community Committee
Publications and speaking engagements
- Do you have an old EPA, not an LPA? If you fall ill it can cause delays and expense for your family, lawyers warn - This is Money, November 2024
- UAE Wills for Expats - GGi, September 2023
- Panel speaker at the November 2022 AIJA Half Year Conference in Edinburgh on the subject of charities and ESG considerations
- “How would my UK tax be affected if I work in the UAE?” Originally published in the Financial Times on 31 August 2022
- Moderated a panel discussion at the November 2020 AIJA Half Year Conference in Dubai on “Entrepreneurship and legacy planning in troubled times”
- “Going through a divorce? Don’t forget to update your Will!” Originally published by The Divorce Magazine on 26 April 2021
- Co-authored an article for the Family Law Journal entitled “Challenges for intended parents and surrogacy arrangements during the coronavirus crisis”. September 2020 issue
- Panel speaker at the August 2020 virtual AIJA Annual Congress on the subject of safeguarding vulnerable populations
Further information
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys travelling, running and taking long walks with her dog, Nala.
