Christopher Stoakes is a lawyer and former partner in a City law firm. A former financial journalist and editor, he has written best-selling books on business, law and the financial markets.
Jonathan Thirning, a former trainee at Shoreman Fisher, sets up his own boutique practice in the City of London, specialising in probate. His first major instruction is a referral from his old firm, concerning the death-in-service of partner William Kenway. But is this the start of a lucrative referral stream or a trap that could destroy his practice?
Thirning & Son is the second in a trilogy of novels about life as a City lawyer when Chris was an associate.
His best-selling books for students and young professionals - All You Need To Know About The City - All You Need To Know About Commercial Awareness - Is Law For You? - Get To The Point.
He is also the author of The King’s Lawyer, a historical novel about the role Chief Justice William Thirning played in the deposition of King Richard II.