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Keystone Law
48 CHANCERY LANE
LONDON
WC2A 1JF
England

Crime, fraud and licensing > Licensing Tier 1

Keystone Law has a strong track record of advising on premises for large-scale hotel and hospitality developments, liquor and gambling licences, and licensing hearings and reviews, fielding a sizeable team with extensive experience. Among the key names in the team, Gareth Hughes is particularly active in the hospitality sector; Marcus Lavell represents some of the leading nightclubs and bars in the West End, and has ‘an excellent reputation, especially in the toughest licence reviews' before London licensing authorities; and Andrew Wong is ‘especially strong' in advising on licence applications for large mixed-use developments. Craig Baylis and Niall McCann also lend expertise to the practice.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very high quality at all levels of experience.’

‘Andrew Wong is a licensing maestro. Commercially astute to an exceptional level. A strategic thinker in licensing. Especially strong in applications for large landmark mixed-use developments, luxury hotels and restaurants in central London. There is no one better at what he does. Andrew provides a real advantage to any applicant making a major make-or-break licence application.

‘Marcus Lavell is rapidly making a major name for himself in licence applications and appeals both large and small. Works tirelessly and effectively in the most complex of matters. An excellent reputation, especially in the toughest licence reviews before Westminster and other London licensing authorities.’

‘Definitely one of the best licensing teams in London in my opinion.’

‘Marcus Lavell has amazing technical knowledge and a good instinct for which points are worth fighting. He has a great understanding of the overlap with public law.’

‘Robert Sutherland is a real genius when it comes to licensing law.’

Key clients

Allhallows Trading Limited

Kindred Concepts Limited

Tide Global Ltd

Glass House Eastbourne Limited

Barworks (Soho) Limited

Raf One (UK) Limited

Nightlight Leisure Ltd

Night & Day Cafe Limited

Fulham Football club

Diageo Great Britain Ltd

J D Wetherspoon Limited

Maven Leisure Limited

Hippodrome Casino Ltd

Vinoteca Ltd

Baille Ltd

Eagle Point Limited

Uk Haidilao Pte Ltd

One Berkeley Trustee (Jersey) Limited and One Berkeley Trustee (Jersey) 2 Limited

Marylebone Lane LP & Marylebone Lane GP Co Limited

Immerse London Ltd

Gioma (UK) Limited

Bulla W8 Ltd

Pub in the Park

Yds Uk Trading Limited

Ann Monaghan t/a The Elephants Head, Camden

Work highlights

  • Advised Allhallows Trading Limited (trading as The Steelyard, a multi-function venue which mainly operates as a bar and nightclub)  on an application to vary the hours on Sundays for all licensable activities.
  • Advised Kindred Concepts on all aspects of licensing relating to the launch of a new Formula 1 competitive socialising experience in London known as the F1 Arcade.
  • Advised Tide Global Ltd on an application for the relevant temporary licence to permit a festival to go ahead during the August Bank Holiday weekend 2023.

Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market Tier 1

The ‘highly competent, experienced and dependable lawyers’ at AIM-listed law firm Keystone Lawconsistently surpass expectations with their utmost professionalism’. The large practice, which covers commercial, family and property disputes and professional negligence, is home to sector specialists in shipping, sport, aviation, energy and media. Among the firm’s experienced practitioners, James Healy-Pratt acts in aviation disputes; Alex Ferrari‘s practice encompasses both domestic and international disputes and veteran litigator Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs is ‘very commercially minded’. Lara Robson is experienced in coordinating proceedings in a range of jurisdictions, while Patrick Elliott is a corporate recovery and insolvency specialist and Patrick Pennal maintains a wide-ranging international litigation practice. The practice also includes shipping, commodities and commercial litigator Dharmendra Nair; James Lankshear, who resolves disputes for companies offering spread betting and foreign exchange services; Chris Botsman, whose ‘commercial litigation experience is fundamental to the success of cases’; insurance, medical and life sciences litigator Rowan Brown; Richard Johnson-Brown, a specialist in shipping disputes; Elaine Chan, who has ‘excellent judgement’; and experienced commercial litigator Kamal Mukhi . Other names to note are Kash Balogun, Robert Kenyon , Louise Abbott, Joseph Kosky, and Nick Scott. Professional liability expert Jane Howard joined from Reed Smith LLP during 2023.

Testimonials

Highly-competent, experienced and dependable lawyers. Accessible, easygoing, strategic, and commercial – a winning combination.’

Quick to engage and match the issue with the most suitable lawyer – their streamlined, personalised, technology-driven processes continue throughout the engagement and lead to painless processes with transparent fees.

What sets this firm apart is its remarkable traits – they are swift, seasoned, open and attentive. They consistently surpass expectations with their utmost professionalism and keep clients updated via their monthly law updates.

‘Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs takes the time to fully understand the issue in hand. He is very commercially minded and understands the realities of business.’

‘Nick Scott is a fantastic lawyer who could be at any Magic Circle firm. His strategic acumen is second to none, and he is seen as a trusted adviser of many very high-profile clients, including political parties and HNW individuals.’

‘Elaine Chan is knowledgeable super-diligent, approachable, and has excellent judgement.’

‘Chris Botsman’s commercial litigation experience is fundamental to the success of cases – excellent advice on approach.’

‘Kash Balogun’s attention to detail, skills, experience, ability to manage client expectations, and success rate are outstanding. He is patient and can accurately advise on the merits of a claim, giving the client clear insight into what may be ahead and the outcome.’

Key clients

Xebia Limited Liability Company

47 Degrees

The Labour Party

Forcia

Dbmc

Curzon Trinitas

Broadley Energy

Sunlink Energies and Resources

Baffinland Iron Mines

Wikijob Ltd

Molino Research

Work highlights

  • Defending an e-commerce business against claims by customers looking to recover investments.
  • Defending David Breith (DB) in a High Court claim, commenced by Scot Smith and Rafax Invest against DB and Firexo Group for alleged $66m losses, resulting from a proposed IPO that did not proceed.

Real estate > Residential property Tier 1

Praised for its ‘commercial approach’, the team at Keystone Law primarily assists high-net-worth clients. Featuring noteworthy figures like Ian Cooke and Sakhjit Randhawa, the group handles instructions spanning the full spectrum of the residential property market including sales and acquisitions, developments, and financings, as well as enfranchisement and disputes. Cooke regularly handles transactions within the prime and super-prime London residential property market, advising property developers on the sale of houses and apartments in developments. Randhawa is particularly skilled at assisting with high-value residential property acquisitions, sales and new development projects, as well as country residential property transactions. Hugh Murphy is a key figure within the team. James Bunker joined the firm from Vardags in January 2024. Bunker’s client base consists of high-net-worth clients from the UK and the Middle East.

Testimonials

‘They deliver excellent legal advice and have a powerful strength in depth across multiple disciples.’

Their ethos is stand out. They do what it takes to deliver in my experience.

‘I work very closely with Ian Cooke and Sakhjit Randhawa who are simply outstanding lawyers. Their advice, client care and communication skills are second to none.’

‘Their integrity is quite stand out to say the very least – and they completely get the London property market with all its wrinkles.’

‘They advise on some of London’s highest value property deals, dealing with a huge range of clients and their differing requirements.’

‘Keystone Law have always handled any of applicants with the upmost care and professionality. We are impressed with their levels of communication and capacity to help our applicants with their property purchases.’

‘Ian Cooke and Sakhjit Randhawa are always available to talk through any potential issues with the conveyancing process as they come up. Both of them are very good at ensuring everyone is on the same page throughout the process and happy to work with us to solve any potential sticking point during the transaction.’

Key clients

The Old War Office Project

60 Curzon Street Limited

Regent’s Crescent Property Holdings

Belgravia Mansions Estates Limited

Clarges Mayfair Residential Management Company Limited

Chester Collection Limited

Buyers at Southbank Place

Buyers at Chelsea Barracks

Buyers at The Doulton

Work highlights

  • Advising its clients, Westminster Development Services Limited, in the development of the famous building known as The Old War Office on Whitehall in London
  • Advising Brockton Everlast Inc and their special purpose company, 60 Curzon Street Limited on the residential apartment sales of their prime Mayfair residential property scheme at 60 Curzon Street.
  • Advised on the sale of all of the apartments so far in the Regent’s Crescent development in prime central London.

Employment > Senior executives Tier 2

Noted for its particular strength in representing clients before employment tribunals, Keystone Law handles matters involving sexual harassment, whistleblowing, contentious team moves, gender discrimination and equal pay. Standout members of the practice include Helen Sherborne, who enjoys a strong reputation in the media and social media sectors; Angharad Harris, who is regularly called upon by clients in the banking, retail and technology industries; Jane Wheeler, whose expertise lies in the negotiation of exit settlement agreements and restrictive covenants; and Clive Howard, who excels in contentious exits, whistleblowing and discrimination claims. The team was further bolstered by the addition of Richard Fox, who brings considerable expertise in handling the investigation of sexual misconduct allegations to the table, from Kingsley Napley LLP in November 2023, while Natasha Forman joined in September 2024.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Emma Clark had a number of unique traits which I greatly appreciated. Most importantly, she was sincere – I thought she really cared and listened and she was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. On the business front, however, she was fiercely focussed, with superb knowledge of employment law, great at time management and it was great having her on my side of the table.’

‘I can’t praise Natasha Forman enough. First of all she is an exceptional human being and considered me as a person and not just a legal case. It was a real pleasure to work with her. She is extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled and an excellent negotiator. She is also extremely sharp and smart and understood that case and its nuances quickly.’

‘I think it is unusual to find individuals who get the balance right between professionalism and interpersonal skills. Alistair French was the partner I dealt with and he was very different from the other lawyers I initially spoke to with my case. He managed to explain in basic language the complexities of the issues I had, and went over and above what I would expect in terms of ideas in order to get a resolution. We built the type of relationship where I was not worried about picking up the phone or emailing him with questions that might be basic but I needed to understand. His availability was also excellent.’

‘Angharad Harris is an exceptional senior counsel who every senior executive needs. She assesses the situations thoroughly without making you stressed, and has ample experience to guide executives to do the right thing by giving solid options and expected outcomes. What stands out in particular about Angharad’s service is the decisiveness in times of rapid change. Angharad will prioritise you and go from engaging at regular pace to battle stations mode so that you do not lose that edge in whatever legal case you are seeking to win/close. I think Angharad is exactly the chief legal counsel any Fortune 100 company executives would want to have.’

‘I worked with Angharad Harris who was excellent throughout the process. She helped me to get a much better settlement than I would have achieved and was very proactive, thoughtful, sensitive and commercially astute. I have since recommended her to a number of other people and would only ever use her for future support!’

‘Clive Howard was the perfect lawyer for my case. He is very astute and aware of the practical application of employment law at executive level.’

‘Keystone is our go-to firm for senior executive advisory work. Their advice is always commercial and sensitive to our needs as a business. Turnaround times are always excellent, fees are always reasonable and the standard of client service is always extremely high.’

‘Jane Wheeler is one of the most gifted lawyers we have worked with. Her solutions-focussed advice is always technically impressive. Jane takes an intuitive and creative approach and we highly value working with her.’

Key clients

Rutger Helbing

Elliot Leigh Tlc Limited-Confidential

Work highlights

Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Kent, Surrey, Sussex Tier 2

The team at Keystone Law  operates between Crawley and Brighton, often advising on the structure of wills and trusts. Robert Knight routinely assists farmers and families with inherited wealth with the full range of succession matters. Camilla Bishop stands out due to her vast experience in inheritance tax issues and trust administration. William Norton is a key contact for matters involving trusts and deeds of variation.

Insurance > Professional negligence Tier 2

Keystone Law's Leeds-based professional negligence team uniquely benefits from the expertise of team head Jonathan Watmough, who has extensive experience defending insurers; he predominantly acts for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Sharon Duncan has a wealth of litigation experience, focusing on claims involving solicitors, surveyors and national and international banking institutions.

Practice head(s):

Jonathan Watmough

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘We had a fairly complicated potential court case, which was handled by Jonathan Watmough impeccably.’

‘I found Keystone Law to be practical and pragmatic in their advice and in negotiating a good settlement with the defendant against our claim. I was happy with the speed of delivery and the communication, care and attention throughout.’

‘Sharon Duncan has been responsive to all my questions and concerns. She has provided sound advice based on her years of experience and has been very helpful in explaining the complexities involved to someone with no experience in this area.’

‘From my initial contact through to completion, Sharon was very open and honest about her expectations.’

‘Sharon Duncan tirelessly represented us, and she provided an exceptional level of service throughout. She was very knowledgeable and her attention to detail was very reassuring and ensured we received the best possible outcome possible. It was a pleasure to work alongside her.’

‘Jonathan Watmough specialises in professional negligence and is uniquely placed to handle these claims due to his past experience in representing both claimants and defendants. His expert knowledge of this area of law from both sides means he understands the thinking of adversaries and is, therefore, able to present arguments that best represent his client’s interests.’

‘Sharon Duncan was excellent in fronting our claim and negotiation with the other side. She was easy to communicate with on complex legal matters.’

Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting Tier 3

Keystone Law is recognised for its strong expertise in both land-based and online gaming and betting, with a particular focus on high-profile and complex licensing review applications, particularly those involving potential licence revocation by the Gambling Commission. The team excels in advising on corporate transactions within the sector. Richard Williams advises a diverse clientele, from start-ups to multinational operators, on licensing and international market risks. Niall McCann specialises in liquor licensing and gaming, with an emphasis on casinos and betting shops. The team has been bolstered by the addition of Alan Owens, known for handling strategic disputes and regulatory inquiries.

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Funfair Technologies Europe Limited

Postcode Lottery Limited

Fantasygameday.app Limited

Verdict MMA Inc

Betfair

Work highlights

  • Advised Funfair Technologies Europe Limited, a well-known games developer in relation to its plans to enter into software development sheltering agreements with three other parties.
  • Advising Fantasygameday.app Limited, a new start-up in relation to an operating licence application for a new pool betting operation focussed on NFL games

Dispute resolution > Professional discipline Tier 3

Keystone Law‘s professional discipline team, which specialises in the defence of healthcare professionals, ‘really knows how to assist clients through the perils of multi-faceted investigations’. Defending doctors, dentists and other healthcare practitioners, whose registration is questioned by healthcare regulatory bodies, Tracy Sell-Peters is ‘the go-to for any issue relating to professional discipline’; and Andrea James is an expert in both professional discipline and healthcare regulatory law. The department further includes the ‘extremely thoroughSharon Buckham, who has notable experience in healthcare regulatory work, while Rebecca Dymott also regularly defends healthcare professionals in regulatory proceedings. Natasha Ricioppo joined the team in September 2024 from CMS.

Testimonials

‘Highly organised and to the point. Having a team respond quickly and efficiently makes them stand out from their competitors. In-depth know-how of professional disciplinary issues, with special expertise in the health sector.’

‘The team knows the sector inside out and really knows how to assist clients through the perils of multi-faceted investigations.’

‘Their technical expertise really stands out, as does their incredible responsiveness. They have a wealth of experience and make the client feel at ease at all times.’ 

‘Tracy Sell-Peters – very comprehensive knowledge of the law and a beautiful way of expressing complex issues with clarity and brevity. The go-to for any issue relating to professional discipline, in particular GMC and inquest matters. She is very thorough in her approach and leaves no stone unturned to achieve the best possible outcome for doctors and surgeons.

‘Tracy Sell-Peters and her team hold a vast wealth of experience and knowledge in the healthcare law sector, working tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes for doctors and surgeons.’

‘Tracy Sell-Peters is outstanding – knowledgeable; dedicated to supporting her clients and highly practical in her advice.’

‘Andrea James is very experienced and takes no nonsense from anyone that potentially prejudices her clients or their interests.’

Sharon Buckham is a very able solicitor. Extremely thorough – one to watch.

Key clients

Hexpress Healthcare

Finance > Islamic finance Tier 3

The ‘client-centric’ team at Keystone Law provides an ‘exceptional service’ to a range of stakeholders, including corporates, funds, private clients and banks, across a myriad of Shariah-compliant structures to facilitate inward investment relating to real estate, M&A and general corporate activities, among others. Fara Mohammad is central to much of this work and is lauded for her ‘practical, pragmatic and solutions-oriented advice’, including in relation to fintech mandates, regulatory matters and work for investment managers establishing Shariah-compliant funds.

Other key lawyers:

Fara Mohammad; Martin Brown

Testimonials

They have a client-centric mindset and are always willing to provide an exceptional service and go to exceptional lengths to ensure all angles are covered.’

Fara Mohammad provides practical, pragmatic and solutions-oriented advice.’

Insurance > Product liability: defendant Tier 3

Keystone Law is well versed in dealing with a variety of product liability claims stemming from international trade, frequently advising foreign insurers and manufacturers. ‘Knowledgeable, super-diligent‘ practitioner Elaine Chan has a strong track record in high-value product liability claims, including multi-jurisdictional disputes. Antony Colman, a specialist in advising German clients, and Jason Kallis, who stands out for his roster of Japanese and South Korean clients, are also key contacts.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is highly motivated and is a diverse team.’

‘I work with Elaine Chan on product liability matters. She is knowledgeable, super-diligent, approachable and she has excellent judgment.’

‘Elaine Chan is an excellent practitioner and partner – she works diligently to get the answers and is fully committed to her client’s interests. She has good commercial sense.’

Work highlights

  • Acting for a supplier of cladding products in defending a substantial claim under section 149 of Building Safety Act 2022.
  • Acted for an importer and supplier of electrical circuit protection equipment which was subject to a major recall.

Private client > Agriculture and estates Tier 3

At Keystone Law, Samantha Leigh plays a pivotal role in the department. Its agriculture and rural affairs team advises clients across the full spectrum of the rural industry. Clients include private individuals, developers, suppliers, landed estates, charities, manufacturers, and large corporates. Hugh Murphy has a wealth of experience in buying and selling country houses, farms, and agricultural land. Jon Close is another key member of the practice who has particular strength in construction and engineering matters.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very professional and knowledgeable. Pleasant people to work with. Good communication. Would communicate outside of normal working hours if necessary.’

‘Hugh Murphy is very professional and he is also very pleasant to talk to. He takes time to explain things thoroughly. Hugh would also contact us outside normal working hours and weekends if there was something important to be dealt with or a deadline to be met.’

‘Exceptional attention to detail and knowledge of each case.’

‘I can’t recommend Samantha Leigh highly enough. She anticipated issues before they arose and was always exceptionally responsive. We felt in safe hands throughout the conveyancing process, even when things inevitably went wrong with the sale or purchase.’

‘Jon Close is especially diligent and meticulous, ensuring matters are dealt with swiftly. Once a strategy is in place he is great at keeping me, the client, apprised at all times. I know he can be trusted to deliver against any methodology that has been agreed and any strategy developments that evolve I am always kept informed through regular communications.’

‘Jon Close is particularly knowledgeable in his field and I have always been very extremely satisfied with the quality of his advice and work. One of Jon’s strong points, amongst many others, is his commerciality. Having a construction lawyer acting for us who is very commercially aware and industry savvy really adds weight to the advice being provided.’

‘Keystone Law has a large team of experienced lawyers able to assist many businesses and individuals with wide-ranging specialist advice and in-depth industry knowledge in such areas as construction, agriculture and rural affairs, dispute resolution. When dealing with complex issues on construction or when advice is needed in multiple areas of law, dedicated teams can be assembled to achieve the best outcome.’

‘Keystone encompass leading sector insight on all aspects of agricultural and rural law and have significant expertise in agricultural tenancies, health and safety, product liability, dispute resolution, environmental issues, planning and development, commercial contracts, wealth and tax planning.’

Key clients

Nigel Jackson

Vitruvius Management Services Ltd

Pangdean Farm Limited

Broadley Energy Limited

Alexander & Georgina Millett

David Charles and Trudi Charles

Simon Goldthorpe and Yolanda Goldthorpe

Chantelle Staynings and Stephen Longden

Work highlights

  • Advised a longstanding private client, a fish farmer on how to respond to a threat of enforcement action relating to alleged unauthorised agricultural barn development.
  • Advised Pangdean Farm Limited on the purchase of a partly unregistered, partly registered tract of 200 acres of farmland with dykes as boundaries in some places, dwellings, complex titles, an allocation under the Smallholdings and Allotments legislation and access issues.

Private client > Family Tier 3

Keystone Law‘s range of family law specialists are noted for their capabilites in both financial and children’s law, working remotely through its consultancy model. Experts include Susan Apthorp, who is a go-to for international relocation matters and issues involving provisions for children with complex medical needs, and Claire O’Flinn, who regularly handles reputationally sensitive matters for high-profile clients. Carolyn Bottomley is dual-qualified in England and Wales as well as Australia, while Richard Collins has specialist experience advising on the impact of addiction, bipolar disorder and behaviour difficulties on divorces.

Other key lawyers:

Susan Apthorp; Richard Collins; Carolyn Bottomley; Rachel Lemon; Claire O’Flinn; Emma Harte; Carys Mason; Isobel Mundy; Richard Abrahams; Hannah Cornish; Terrence Trainor; Laura Brown; Grainne Fahy; Yasmin Khan-Gunns; Corinne Parke; Bethan Hill-Howells; Rahul Rajput; Jonathan Day

Testimonials

‘One of the significant strengths is their unwavering calmness and ability to neutralise very contentious issues. They have always remained fair and will seek out specialist opinions externally if they feel an area needs the opinion of others.’

‘Isobel Mundy is a well respected solicitor in both children and finance matters and is a pleasure to work with. She works well with other solicitors in a collaborative and sensible way.’

‘Carolyn Bottomley has such a depth and breadth of knowledge on the family law areas of my case and has navigated the whole process to achieve the best outcome for me.’

‘Corinne Parke is very capable legally and warm and approachable with clients.’

‘Bethan Hill-Howells is dedicated to her clients, sensible and practical and willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Bethan Hill-Howells is definitely one to watch. She is an incredibly bright and razor sharp lawyer with a very bright career ahead of her.’

‘Roopa Ahluwalia stands out for her extensive experience, tactical acumen, and commitment to client care. Her ability to blend robust legal advice with empathy sets her apart from many others. Ahluwalia’s approach to minimising court interventions, unless absolutely necessary, and her skills in negotiation and mediation are particularly valued. Her dedication to achieving the best outcomes for her clients, paired with her expertise in a wide range of family law matters, sets her apart from competitors.’

Transport > Travel Tier 3

Keystone Law's commercial and regulatory team has the international aviation ‘superstarJames Healy-Pratt at its head, who has noteworthy experience handling related accident and dispute cases. Regulatory compliance matters form a significant portion of the team’s workload; such work includes advising on airline and travel agent relationships under relevant regulations, as well as assisting travel agents and businesses on the remit of issues they may face therein. Owen Hanna has a contentious specialism, which he applies to aviation accidents, prosecutions against pilots, and breach of contract cases, amongst others.

Other key lawyers:

Trevor Sears; James Healy-Pratt; Owen Hanna; Anastasia Papadopoulou

Testimonials

‘An excellent team that punches well above its weight.’

‘James Healey-Pratt is a superstar.’

‘Owen Hanna is one to watch.’

Employment Tier 3

Remote platform law firm Keystone Law has a large employment practice in which the Cambridge office plays a central role, thanks to the vast experience of Kelly Sayers, seasoned partner Tim Tyndall, and the ‘concise, focused and personableRachel Flynn. All three have cemented their reputation in East Anglia over the years and continue to handle complex and high-value matters for clients across the UK. The work largely concerns advice to companies/institutions on contentious matters such as the exit of high level employees/directors, director’s misdeeds and discriminations and harassment allegations.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team’s strengths and capabilities are key in terms of making this practice unique.’

‘Standout partner includes Kelly Sayers – professional, knowledgeable, prompt communications.’

‘Rachel Flynn is the kind of lawyer you want on your side – concise, focused and personable. She knows her ‘stuff’.’

Work highlights

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property Tier 3

Advising a range of businesses from start-ups to multinational corporates, Keystone Law‘s IP department has expertise across the IP space, spanning IP structuring and risk management work, as well as IP disputes, often with an international dimension. Will Sander is a dual-qualified solicitor and UK and European chartered trade mark and design attorney with experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP in various sectors. His practice covers the protection, monitoring and exploitation of IP and litigation matters in the UK, Europe and globally.

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

London Museum

Thane

Mockingbird Raw Press

Borough Kitchen

Immediate Media

Not On The High Street

Integrum Engineering

Lumon Pay

Kundun

Kooth Plc

Work highlights

  • Assisted Mockingbird Raw Press in multiple trade mark (and related IP) matters including trade mark prosecution matters covering the UK, EU, and the US.
  • Acting as primary IP counsel to Borough Kitchen.
  • Acting as the global trade mark counsel for Immediate Media.

Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 3

Keystone Law‘s practice advises a range of office holders, companies, lenders, and creditors across the restructuring and insolvency space. The team counts transactional, contentious, and advisory matters among its areas of expertise, with sector breadth ranging from the construction to retail industries. In the South West, Stephen Young is recommended for his wide-reaching expertise that includes matters with cross-border aspects.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘I can always rely on the advice and support from Keystone Law and would recommend them to anyone looking for specialist insolvency advice.’

‘Stephen Young is a great insolvency lawyer, with a wide skill set that supports both personal and corporate insolvency. I’d recommend Stephen to anyone looking for specialist insolvency advice.’

‘Keystone Law has a wide-ranging insolvency practice. I have only worked with Stephen Young in insolvency, but several other partners have been impressive in their own fields.’

‘Stephen Young – simply one of the best insolvency lawyers in the South West. His technical knowledge is second to none as is his tactical ability. He achieves results for clients that very few others would.’

‘Super clever, robust, firm and fair.’

‘Robust and friendly!’

Key clients

Grant Thornton UK LLP

LHL Property Auditors Ltd

L’Occitane Limited

Evelyn Partners

Begbies Traynor

Monahans Limited

Work highlights

  • Instructed by two individuals of Evelyn Partners in their capacities as trustees in bankruptcy of Rocco De Sando.
  • Instructed by two individuals in their capacities as joint trustees in the bankruptcy of Davide Maglio.

Real estate > Construction Tier 3

Keystone Law‘s practice has capabilities covering the full spectrum of construction matters. Martin Howe is highly experienced in non-contentious matters including contracts and procurement mandates, with recent work notably involving universities. With experience across the hotel, hospitality, road, rail, groundworks and tunnelling spaces, Louise Garcia focuses on the contentious side including delay and contract claims. Jon Close ‘has an excellent manner and is very pragmatic’, and brings additional expertise in the renewable sector, cyber installations, and research and development projects, especially in the food security and manufacturing sectors. Meanwhile, Australia-qualified solicitor Andrew Thompson has a strong track record across a plethora of construction contracts. Sarah Steed also supports.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team I use is highly experienced, well-coordinated, professional and thorough. I receive a first-class service from a team that has taken the time and trouble to understand my situation and approach tasks in a time-efficient manner. Their knowledge and experience is of enormous benefit. I consider their people to be of the highest standard and their willingness to collaborate with clients, partners, counsel and experts is refreshing.’

‘Louise Garcia has been enormously helpful and unwaveringly supportive.’

‘The team are always available to help even at short notice, this is a big plus point. The team are easy to deal with.’

‘Jon Close continues to be my go-to person, he has an excellent manner and is very pragmatic in is approach to matters. We have always had great results when using Jon for our commercial and litigation cases.’

‘Keystone Law has a large team of experienced lawyers able to assist many businesses and individuals with wide-ranging specialist advice and in-depth industry knowledge. When dealing with complex issues or when advice is needed in multiple areas of law, dedicated teams can be assembled to achieve the best outcome.’

Key clients

UK Power Solutions Limited

Vitruvius Management Services Ltd

University of Southampton

University of the West of England

Octavius Infrastructure Limited

Vertical Future Limited

Osborne Construction Limited and Group Companies

Forcia Limited

Ascent Development Limited

Innovare Limited

Keyplan Engineering Limited

Baymoore Investing Limited

Pioneer Educational Trust

Work highlights

  • Providing advice on all of the University of Southampton’s construction-related issues.
  • Drafted SMA Building and Maintenance Solution Limited’s framework agreement with Majestic Wines for property maintenance work to be done across 107 stores within the UK.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms Tier 3

At Keystone Law, clients benefit from the firm’s capability to advise on a broad spectrum of IT matters, ranging from data transfers and software licensing to outsourcing and SaaS agreements. The ‘highly experienced’ Jessica Bent, who handles contentious and non-contentious technology and IT matters, is one of the key contacts alongside commercial contracts and IP solicitor Charlie White.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Knowledgeable & responsive.’

‘Jessica Bent has provided us with very knowledgeable contract advice for our technology contracts, including the impacts of regulation such as the Data Protection Act. She is pragmatic and provides the level of support we need for each contract, whether that is advice or mark up or drafting.’

‘Jessica Bent is highly experienced and responsive.’

‘Keystone have been very responsive and have always been able to provide us with a knowledgeable specialist for our legal matters, including depth of support for matters requiring a faster turnaround and additional specialists for niche areas in our contracts that require additional advice.’

‘Jessica Bent is an excellent partner.’

Work highlights

Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m Tier 4

The corporate and M&A practice at Keystone Law has a particular focus on the TMT and healthcare sectors, and its expertise in these fields continues to attract new clients. Nadim Zaman specialises in M&A and corporate finance, while Dee Sian is adept in M&A and venture capital transactions. On the cross-border transaction front, Jeremy Davis is a key contact at the firm alongside Stuart Mathews, who joined the firm in 2023 from McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP. Other key figures include the highly experienced Edward Dawes, as well as Simon Holden and Charles Frank, both of whom are noted for their capital markets acumen.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Keystone Law stands out for its exceptional dedication and responsiveness, traits that we deeply value. They aren’t just advisors, but true partners in strategy, often working alongside our teams even during weekends to ensure continuity and efficiency in all legal matters.’

‘Very well-organised, coordinated, efficient, and flexible.’

‘Jeremy Davis is an excellent lawyer, efficient and flexible. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Real commercial appreciation of underlying factors in M&A deals, which results in tight translation into legal documents. Responsive and deep thinking lawyers.’

‘The group stands out for its thoroughness and commerciality.’

Key clients

Clinical Partners Limited

Integrum Power Engineering Ltd

Integrum Renewable Energy Limited

Etta Loves Ltd

The 350 Club Ltd

Bharat Amin

Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited

Authentic Bespoke Limited

Paul Swinton and Robert Anderson

Gul-Systems Limited

InVma Limited

Gorilla Technology Group, Inc

Ennov SAS

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Work highlights

  • Advised Clinical Partners Limited on its acquisition of the Oxford ADHD and Autism Centre.
  • Advised the shareholders of Integrum Power Engineering Ltd on its sale to the OCU Group Limited.
  • Advised on an equity fundraising for a business in the retail and intellectual property sectors

Corporate and commercial > Partnership Tier 4

The main contacts within Keystone Law‘s partnership practice include Peter Garry, Clive Howard, and Emma Clark. Garry, who ‘has excellent knowledge of the law, and a high level of commercial awareness,’ is recognised for his extensive expertise in partnership disputes, while Clive Howard is adept in handling whistleblowing, breach of contract, and discrimination claims, as well as profit share disputes and partner moves. Clark, who stands out for her ‘knowledge of partnership and board disputes,’ concentrates on advising on contractual documentation for new joiners, exits, and post-termination restrictions. The team is regularly instructed by professional services businesses including accountancy and law firms.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Professional team. Available when needed. Access to other experts as needed.’

‘Peter Garry is professional, has excellent knowledge of the law, and a high level of commercial awareness. He is articulate in his written responses, calm and supportive, and always available.’

‘Keystone offer a fresh approach to practicing law. They have a significant amount of lawyers covering most practice areas and the fact that each lawyer is working from themselves, gives a real feeling that they are invested in your case and the outcome.’

‘Emma is a heavy weight lawyer at the top of her game. Her knowledge of partnership and board disputes is extensive and her experience and commercial acumen makes her a a real force to be reckoned with. You would want Emma in your team. Absolutely no question!’

 

Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil Tier 4

Keystone Law assists businesses, banks and individuals (including company directors) with fraud prevention and resolution. The practice’s expertise covers fraud-related commercial litigation, bribery, corruption, directors’ disqualification, embezzlement and money laundering cases, and tax investigations, along with SFO prosecutions, asset tracing, and freezing and undisclosed wealth management orders. Louise Abbott is a specialist in civil fraud, cryptocurrency, and asset recovery actions; Matthew Hennessy-Gibbsputs together strategies that are cost effective’; and Chris Willison acts for financial institutions in fraud, litigation and asset recovery work.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

The ability to deal with an individual that has oversight of the case from start to finish is a unique proposition at Keystone Law, and the results from this approach are clearly excellent.

Ed Judge is an excellent legal operator with significant experience in dealing with a huge range of complex legal issues.

Ed Judge is quick to deal with matters that arise and is a great thinker.

Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs takes his time to understand the cases in hand and puts together a strategy that is cost effective.

Key clients

Paulus Alexander Joannes Arts

Molino Research

Work highlights

  • Acted for Paulus Alexander Joannes Arts in a crypto fraud claim against the Huobi Global exchange for a breach of constructive trust (arising out of a large-scale crypto fraud).

Employment > Pensions (non-contentious) Tier 4

Keystone Law‘s pensions and incentives group utilises the firm’s employment, corporate, tax, regulatory and financial services expertise to provide advice to trustees of pension schemes and employers on all aspects of pension and employee benefit work, including share incentive plans. Monica Ma advises both employers and trustees and has expertise across the employee benefit space, while Ben Hughes focuses on occupational and personal pension schemes. Funds specialist Winston Penhall is also a key contact for investment management advice.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Extremely professional and courteous company.’

‘Prompt and definitive responses to individual pension problems and cases.’

Employment > Immigration: personal Tier 4

Keystone Law advises on a broad range of personal immigration matters, such as advising clients applying to enter the UK as an investor or innovator, those joining family members, or those applying for British Citizenship; the group also has notable expertise in the EU Settlement Scheme. The team consists of multiple immigration specialists with broad ranging expertise; some key names include Christine Chiew, Tsige Berhanu, Sharmila Mehta, Dhruti Thakrar, Jayanti Mitra-Valdes and Nicola Richards.

Insurance > Clinical negligence: defendant Tier 4

Keystone Law‘s insurance department represents healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical negligence matters, including natal, spinal and cognitive injury claims, and cases arising from neuro and cosmetic surgeries. Tracy Sell-Peters is experienced in spinal and orthopaedic surgery claims, while Jason Kallis is skilled in medical product liability and cosmetic surgery error cases. Joanne Staphnill is active in litigation involving psychiatric claims and surgical errors. Matthew Trinder, who joined from Browne Jacobson LLP in January 2024, brings a wealth of experience in representing private insurance and independent healthcare providers.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Our solicitor Mathew Trinder has recently moved to Keystone law firm. Mathew has been outstanding in defending our case, he worked so hard to defend our point of view at every stage of the case at reasonable transparent fees.’

‘Availability and personal attention.’

‘Keystone’s team, led by Tracy Sell-Peters, are hands down the best in UK healthcare regulatory law.’

‘The two standouts are Tracy Sell-Peters (the best healthcare regulatory solicitor in the market) and Joanne Staphnill (who is our go-to when we need a legal opinion).’

Key clients

RiverStone Management Limited

Circle Health Group

Work highlights

  • Represented BMI Healthcare (now taken over by Circle Health Group) in a group action by patients who have undergone gynae treatment for prolapse with vaginal mesh.
  • Represented BMI Healthcare (now taken over by Circle Health Group) in several claims by patients who have been treated with Transvaginal Tape.

Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation Tier 4

The insurance practice at Keystone Law acts for insurers and reinsurers across a number of sectors including shipping, aviation and life sciences. James Crabtree advises on both insurance and reinsurance claims, coverage disputes and contractual issues, while James Healy-Pratt is an aviation expert and has assisted insurers with claims relating to aviation accidents. Jason Kallis is well versed in complex insurance litigation and Elaine Chan handles product liability claims.

Other key lawyers:

James Crabtree; James Healy-Pratt; Jason Kallis; Elaine Chan; Cordelia Rushby; Vanessa Barnett; Ruth Hite; Hermes Marangos

Testimonials

‘Keystone Law has entrenched flexible working for their solicitors which gives a greater deal of autonomy and flexibility than would be the case in a traditional firm. This results in the team being particularly highly motivated and engenders a more diverse team.’

‘I work with Elaine Chan on insurance matters. Elaine is knowledgeable, super-diligent, approachable and she has excellent judgement.’

‘James Crabtree is outstanding as an insurance and reinsurance lawyer.’

‘Keystone Law punches above its weight in insurance and reinsurance litigation.’

‘The star individual is James Crabtree. His attention to detail is exceptional, and he immerses himself deeply in his client’s case.’

‘Great people is what really sets Keystone apart.’

‘Vanessa Barnett always delivers considered, pragmatic and commercially realistic advice. She’s a real trusted advisor.’

‘Vanessa Barnett takes the time and effort to understand the underlying technology/business model like no other lawyer, so her advice is super focussed.’

Key clients

Samsung SDI Co Ltd

XL Insurance Company SE as successor in interest to AXA Art

Work highlights

  • Acting for Samsung in relation to a stolen shipment of batteries, intercepted on its way to a major car manufacturer supplied by Samsung.

Insurance > Insurance litigation: for policyholders Tier 4

Keystone Law’s insurance policyholder team is recognised for its expertise in business interruption claims, particularly those linked to COVID-19. The practice is strengthened by the presence of seasoned insurance specialists Jane Harte-Lovelace and Marie-Claire Di Mambro. Harte-Lovelace is noted for her comprehensive insurance knowledge, particularly in representing smaller companies and individuals in complex coverage disputes and quantum arguments. Di Mambro, drawing on her extensive experience representing insurers, offers a unique advantage to clients and is highly regarded for her work on business interruption claims.

Other key lawyers:

Jane Harte-Lovelace; Marie-Claire di Mambro

Testimonials

‘Keystone Law has been extremely helpful, and their professionality has been exceptional. The insights and legal knowledge are probably the best in the city. The lead partner, Jane Harte-Lovelace, has been understanding and relentless in pursuing our interests.’

‘Jane Harte-Lovelace’s attention to every legal detail and her empathy to our legal situation makes her stand out from all others.’

‘A unique firm. Outstanding individuals under one roof, consistently high standards, excellent and market-leading work.’

‘Marie-Claire di Mambro is brilliant. Really down to earth, yet an excellent legal mind. Great with clients, highly experienced and tough.’

‘Great expertise in the field of insurance litigation for policyholders, covering everything from small private cases to much more complex cases. The team can also provide advice across a range of adjacent fields, including construction disputes.’

‘I am exceptionally happy with Marie-Claire di Mambro’s work. She is excellent at providing clear, concise advice and has a very pragmatic attitude that helps her stay focused.’

Work highlights

Insurance > Personal injury: defendant Tier 4

Representing a diverse array of defendants, Keystone Law works with a number of local authorities and public entities - including employers and insurers - in both traumatic and catastrophic physical injuries and psychiatric claims. Cordelia Rushby acts for defendants in cases where liability is in dispute, representing manufacturers and local authorities in employer and transport injury disputes, while Steven Conway is a port of call for cases involving public infrastructure, highways and other circumstances where local authorities are involved in injury litigation.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Keystone Law are often used by our insurers when we have some more difficult personal injury issues.’

‘Cordelia Rushby is an outstanding solicitor in this area. She is very sensible and tells us as it is, gives clear advice and finds good solutions to difficult problems. She also doesn’t give up, keeps things moving forward and follows up if information is not forthcoming. She has great knowledge and experience.’

‘When we appoint Keystone Law we know we are going to receive the best support and guidance there is to be had.’

‘Steven Conway of Keystone Law is without doubt the go-to defendant solicitor for any complex injury/damage claims where the alleged incident has occurred on the public highway. His knowledge and expertise is second to none, instilling confidence that any defence will be appropriate and robust. Steven understands what we need, and always makes us feel he is part of our team, not just an external contractor being paid for a job.’

Key clients

Allianz Global

Work highlights

Private client > Art and cultural property Tier 4

Keystone Law is experienced in advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and business collectors, in addition to estates, trustees, and galleries. Its wide-ranging experience spans advising on transactions, digital art, and NFTs. It is skilled at advising on diverse matters, such as artists’ rights, authenticity, and provenance disputes. Key names in the team include Lisette Aguilar and Anthony Misquitta. Gregor Kleinknecht left the firm in December 2023, and is now at MEUM Group Ltd.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Anthony Misquitta provided excellent advice and support through some tricky contract negotiations. He was clear and practical and very helpful and easy to work with in a situation that had become quite dense and difficult to understand. He helped us negotiate a fair and useful contract and way forward.’

Key clients

Tony Gravenor

Victoria and Albert Museum

Abdullah Qandeel

Work highlights

  • Advising Tony Gravenor on a dispute over the rare and iconic Audi R8 Decennium supercar.
  • Assisted the Victoria & Albert Museum with preparing the construction contract and related documents for second phase construction works.
  • Advising Abdullah Qandeel on launching a new business in the NFT and art sector.

Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers Tier 4

Keystone Law demonstrates strengths in the retail space, advising on landlord and tenant issues, and leases of flagship commercial property. Shayne Foley is well versed in representing occupiers in headquarters relocations, Lisa Raymond focuses on mixed-use developments in the leisure sector, and Robert Kilgour handles real estate investment, assisting clients with acquisitions, disposals, and property financing. Elsewhere, Dagmara Selwyn-Kuczera covers real estate portfolio management, Guy Hitchin advises banks and corporate occupiers on real estate projects in the office and hospitality industries, and Adam Cornbloom focuses on real estate finance.

Testimonials

‘The company has a large team of experienced lawyers able to assist many businesses and individuals with wide-ranging specialist advice and in-depth industry knowledge in such areas as construction, agriculture and rural affairs, dispute resolution. When dealing with complex issues on construction or when advice is needed in multiple areas of law, dedicated teams can be assembled to achieve the best outcome.’

Key clients

Badger Bases Limited

Klh Uk Limited

ETM Group Limited

Windrose Consulting Group Ltd

Leightons Holdings Limited T/A Leightons Opticians and Spectrum Eyecare

Ludlow Thompson

Work highlights

  • Advising Badger Bases Limited on a new lease of premises to be used as temporary storage of film production vehicles.
  • Advising Windrose Consulting Group Ltd on its headquarters relocation.
  • Advising Klh UK Limited on a lease of new commercial premises for its London headquarters.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Film & TV Tier 4

Keystone Law is particularly active in music-related film and TV projects, but is also well placed to handle contentious matters - such as copyright litigation - within the film and TV industries. Lawrence Abramson leads on media and commercial disputes; Jacqueline Brown handles copyright infringement proceedings; Nick Weaser advises music-related issues; and Gerard Cukier is proficient in contentious and non-contentious mandates in this space.

Testimonials

‘The diversity of expertise within the Keystone family means they offer us a one-stop shop for all legal needs. They appear to give their partners the freedom to operate and act proportionally to client context when it comes to billing and transactional matters.’

Key clients

Louis Schoorl

Twig World Limited

Noel Redding Estate Ltd & Mitch Mitchell Estate Limited

Wilshire Financial Group Inc

Donna Molavi

The Get Real Marketing Company Limited

McDonald’s Restaurants Limited

Revelation Films Limited

Skyrocket Entertainment Limited

Lady Colin Campbell – Media / Defamation

Mark Evans

Mark Messenger

Work highlights

  • Advised Twig World Limited on agency, licensing and distribution agreements for distribution of its educational film digital products around the world.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Music Tier 4

Keystone Law‘s media and entertainment team boasts a strong lineup of advisers with notable expertise in the music industry. Gerard Cukier provides counsel to prominent figures on recording and performance contracts, licensing arrangements, sponsorship deals, and reputation management. Also highly regarded are Nick Weaser, known for his skills in contract law, and Lawrence Abramson, an experienced commercial litigator.

Key clients

Louis Schoorl

Work highlights

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: corporate and commercial Tier 4

Keystone Law‘s deep-reaching practice encompasses activity across technology and outsourcing workstreams, crypto fraud investigations and seed investments. Praised for her ‘exceptional client handling skills’, Vanessa Barnett‘s broad practice covers compliance by design and contractual work for data platforms. Louise Abbott has a well-documented history of success in cryptocurrency fraud and asset recovery, while Rabya Anwar is equipped to assist fintech clients with work relating to blockchain automation and the launch of high-tech platforms.

Other key lawyers:

Vanessa Barnett; Louise Abbott; Rabya Anwar; Will Nash; Alexander Carter-Silk

Testimonials

‘Excellent advisers. Well informed and clear.’

‘Vanessa Barnett is a great lawyer with exceptional client handling skills.’

‘Vanessa Barnett takes the time and effort to understand the underlying technology and business model like no other lawyer, so her advice is super-focussed.’

Key clients

Zoe

Pragmacharge

Harbr

iPSL

Synalogik

zeroheight

NV

Boris Stigineyev

AM

SS

DB

Paulus Alexander Joannes Arts

NZ

FV

craig Y Ideno

DK

Molino Research Limited

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech: regulatory Tier 4

Keystone Law is equipped to assist technology-based companies with scaling and to support tech-based business transformations. Key fintech contacts at the firm include Dan Hyde, who is well versed in the national and international regulation of crypto assets, and Leon Hurd, whose broad practice spans metaverse projects, DAOs, and cross-border VASP rules.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Keystone offered invaluable advice that proved instrumental for us. Given that our platform traverses multiple regulatory jurisdictions, navigating UK regulations has been particularly challenging.’

‘Dan Hyde played a pivotal role in clarifying the regulatory landscape for our platform. His keen eye for detail saved us tens of thousands of pounds.’

‘Dan Hyde is a very proficient and realistic lawyer.’

 

Work highlights

Transport > Aviation Tier 4

The lawyers at Keystone Law advise clients on matters ranging from regulatory challenges to issues arising from major hull losses. James Healy-Pratt, admitted in England and Wales, Ireland and New York, is adept at handling insurance claims, acting for insurers and reinsurers. Owen Hanna represents passengers injured in aviation incidents while also providing advice on product liability claims. Michael Holter  is an experienced transactional partner whose recent engagements include high-profile deals and commercial agreements for some of the firm’s biggest clients. Arriving from A&O Shearman in April 2024, Mario Jacovides augments the firm’s asset finance offering, covering PDPs and Islamic finance structures.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘A small but brilliant team of very efficient, very experienced lawyers. A go-to for commercial aviation, personal injury matters and matters with international elements.’

‘James Healey-Pratt is untouchable, nobody has more experience than him in aviation matters. Owen Hanna is an excellent lawyer with good attention to detail and a relaxed manner. He is one to watch.’

‘Owen Hanna is first rate. Knowledgeable, straight-talking and very sensitive to a client’s issues. I am dealing with a terrible personal tragedy, and Owen’s approach from the first call to the last has been tremendous. He is head and shoulders above the others I have had to deal with.’

‘Keystone Law took my case and provided me with very precise and meaningful advice which I could understand in what was a very difficult and traumatic period for me.’

‘Owen Hanna, who handled my case, was very kind, understanding and professional and kept me informed at all stages.’

Key clients

Air Mediterranean S.A

Airport Coordination Limited

Spairliners GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised Air Mediterranean S.A. on a dispute with Aerotron Ireland Limited pursuant to an aircraft lease agreement for a 737-400.
  • Advised Airport Coordination Limited in relation to the re-allocation of landing and take-off slots at London Heathrow Airport resulting from the insolvency of Flybe.
  • Advised Spairliners GmbH on large-scale aircraft component pool maintenance agreements for A380 and Embraer aircraft for several airline customers.

Transport > Shipping Tier 4

Keystone Law excels in marine and shipping law, covering disputes and shipbuilding as well as other commercial matters, while its Isle of Man offices enhance the firm’s capability in security registration and flagging matters. The team features shipping litigators Fei Mao and Richard Johnson-Brown, yacht specialist Jonathan Hadley-Piggin, and marine technology expert Anastasia Papadopoulou. Dispute partner Linos Choo joined the firm in May 2024.

Other key lawyers:

Jonathan Hadley-Piggin; Anastasia Papadopoulou; George Lambrou; Fei Mao; Dharmendra Nair; Richard Johnson-Brown; Linos Choo; Alexis Petrou

Testimonials

‘The service that we received from the whole team was amazing as they acted within the time schedule in a complex issue and the rates for billing were reasonable.’

‘I believe their incredible ability to analyse the complicated issue with all respects and coming with an acceptable offer for all the parties was impressive and solved the problem in a very short while. Especially George Lambrou acted extremely professional and collaborative.’

‘The team is very proficient in all aspects of maritime law. They demonstrate strong professional and personal values.’

‘Reliable, professional, efficient and good value for money.’

‘Jonathan Hadley-Piggin – reliable and professional.’

Key clients

Robert Stauber

JC Marine Limited

Simulation Tech Inc

Arcelor Mittal Sourcing

Global Chartering Limited (Mauritius)

The Swedish Club

Baffinland Iron Mines LP

David Christopher Ross

Work highlights

  • Acted for an existing client for his third Sunseeker motor yacht purchase.
  • Representing Simulation Tech Inc.[STI]. STI design, manufacture and install scrubber units on board vessel.

Private client > Family Tier 4

The family practice at Keystone Law has expertise in matrimonial dispute resolution, wealth protection, and the law of children. The group acts for a broad range of high-net-worth clients, such as business developers, landowners, and celebrities, often on cases with international elements, such as foreign nationals and offshore assets. The team can leverage the knowledge of the firm’s private client team in cases with complex trust structures and international tax, as well as drawing support on the reputation management team. Sarah Thompson is knowledgeable in financial remedy proceedings, pre-marital agreements, and Schedule 1 Applications.

Other key lawyers:

Work highlights

Corporate and commercial > Venture capital Tier 5

Praised by one client as a ’fantastic practice’, Keystone Law focuses on all aspects of venture capital, work routinely handling growth and replacement capital issues, alongside complex fundraisings, and investments. Nadim Zaman specialises in equity investment work; Dee Sian advises on general M&A and divestments of portfolio companies; while Catherine Williams is especially knowledgeable concerning bridge financing matters. Jeremy Davis, an expert on corporate finance and joint ventures, and Simon Holden, who advises on IPOs, are also recommended.

Other key lawyers:

Nadim Zaman; Dee Sian; Catherine Williams; Jeremy Davis; Winston Penhall; Simon Holden; Charles Frank; Matthew Kitchenside; JP Irvine; Andrew Bretherton

Testimonials

‘Good accessibility to a wide range of expertise across the network.’

‘Dee Sian-Bieleman is always very diligent and thorough. Dee is also very available and has been able to turn work around on an extremely tight deadline including across weekends and holidays.’

‘This is a fantastic practice with a diverse range of legal professionals who are able to assist in the majority of legal advice. If they do not have the skills in-house, they are incredible and find additional resources to help cover any gaps. ’

‘Charles Frank is an incredible person to have on the team. His knowledge of fundraising and venture is second to none. I always feel very confident in any advice he provides; I know all of the information and can make an informed decision.’

‘The people at Keystone were exactly what we needed. Attentive, always willing to help, and experts in their field.’

‘JP Irvine was the ideal person to work with when we were raising. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner. He was an expert at guiding us through a particularly challenging time.’

‘This practice excels due to its client-centric service and innovative approaches, setting itself apart by integrating cutting-edge technology and fostering a collaborative work environment. Potential clients will appreciate the team’s expertise across various sectors, its tailored solutions for unique needs, and a culture that enhances service quality through collective expertise. Compared to other firms, it offers flexible billing with transparent, client-aligned fee structures, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and advanced tools for efficient, real-time client updates.’

‘JP has been a rock during our fundraising process and we would not have been able to do it without him.’

Key clients

True Capital Ltd

True Capital Limited

The Nue Co Ltd

Net Zero Insights Holding Limited

Gul-Systems Limited

InVma Limited

Martin Coyle & Peter Quinn

Dream Factory

Stanhope AI

Untangled Finance

ALT Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised True Capita Ltd on its Investment in SeeChange Technologies Limited by its managed funds.
  • Advised The Nue Co Ltd on its further investment into Bleach London.

Employment > Employers Tier 5

Keystone Law has ‘some very strong practitioners’, among them Nicholas Robertson, Angharad Harris and Paul Daniels. It has the capacity to advise both employers and employees on all advisory, transactional and contentious matters, including large scale investigations. The group has advised on a significant number of topical #MeToo harassment related claims, as well as addressing the issues relating to freelancers in the ‘gig economy’. Other members include Emma Clark, Marie van der Zyl, and Rob Eldridge.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Personalised, hands on, commercial, partner led service.’

‘Rob Eldridge dedicates time to understand the firm and is therefore able to give commercial, practical advice.’

‘As a long-standing client of Keystone Law for legal matters in the UK, we find their regular updates and monthly newsletters very insightful.’

‘Collaborating with our main contact person at Keystone Law, Angharad Harris, over the past year has been exceptional. Harris consistently provides prompt feedback on employment and labour law matters. Her feedback is precise and tailored to our specific circumstances.’ 

‘The employers practice at Keystone is both collaborative and broad in offering. Always available to answer any questions around employment and always willing to help with any need, opportunity or issue – very responsive and helpful. Angharad Harris – there’s no one better.’

‘Angharad Harris is switched on, attentive, super smart and generous with both time and advice – always going above and beyond for her clients. She has a unique way of explaining complex legal jargon and matters into simple, clear solutions.’

‘It feels like a personalised service where nothing is too much trouble. Very tech-savvy, making it easy to deal with matters in the here and now.’

‘A real passion and love for what they do, including getting the best commercial result for us. I work closely with Marie Van der Zyl who is a credit to any firm she works for and is a first class solicitor.’

Key clients

The London School of Architecture

CHEIL EUROPE Limited

Synopsys Inc

Coach Stores Limited

Institute of Ismaili Studies

Hemisphere Freight Services Limited

Employment > Immigration Tier 5

Keystone Law advises on all aspects of corporate immigration, including issues relating to sponsorships, visa applications and settlement. Working in collaboration with the employment department, the group also has considerable expertise in compliance and can assist clients with auditing the workforce and internal processes. Tsige Berhanu, Sharmila Mehta, Jayanti Mitra-Valdes, Nicola Richards and Dhruti Thakrar are key names in the group.

Testimonials

‘The whole team is very professional which made the whole process easier and smoother.’

‘Their professionalism, punctuality, knowledge, etc.’

‘Great team with Dhruti.’

Finance > Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans Tier 5

At Keystone Law, the 'excellent' Isaac Felberbaum has longstanding expertise in advising the arrangers on syndicated loan facilities to other commercial and multilateral development banks. In this regard, he regularly works alongside Robert Spedding, with both practitioners regularly advising a global investment bank, including on the provision of loans for Turkish banks.

Other key lawyers:

Isaac Felberbaum; Robert Spedding; Simon Deane-Johns; Martin Brown; Fara Mohammad; Anastasia Papadopoulou

Testimonials

‘The excellent Isaac Felberbaum is responsive and provides sage advice.’

‘Fara Mohamed has knowledge of the Islamic financing space.’

Key clients

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited

Emirates NBD Capital Limited

Jajht Limited

Standard Chartered Bank

Work highlights

  • Acted for Emirates NBD Capital Ltd as documentation agent and arranger in relation to a high-value unsecured syndicated $245.5m and €233m loan facility for Akbank Türk Anonim Şirketi as borrower.
  • Acted for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in relation to a JPY revolving credit facility.
  • Advised Standard Chartered Bank in relation to a $600m term loan facility agreement for The Trade and Development Bank.

Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate Tier 5

Keystone Law works exclusively with high-net-worth individuals. The group also works closely with some major banks and financial institutions. Alex Boothman is highly regarded in this space. Barry Adamson is skilled at advising high-net-worth individuals and their families on how to protect their finances for future generations. Luke Micallef Trigona is also recommended for his advice on a wide variety of matters such as trusts, wills, lasting powers of attorney, and family offices.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Professional, understanding of client needs with excellent communication skills. Barry Adamson, excellent service and attention to detail with such care and understanding to our clients needs.’

‘In this small team of private client lawyers a substantial number provide international private client advice. They have a wealth of experience in this area.’

‘Barry Adamson is extremely diligent and has professional international experience, which is deep and wide, and essential for this type of work. In cases of emergency Barry’s turnaround delivery is great.’

‘Barry Adamson is the best of private client: decades of experience and the sharp end of London tax and trusts. Barry Adamson is knowledgeable, approachable and great with clients.’

‘The team has experts in absolutely every field. There is a quick answer for even the most complicated issue.’

‘Extremely personalised service, always responsive no matter what hour what day what question.’

‘Imaginative, solution-focused approach to tax and trusts.’

‘Robert Knight is an excellent private client lawyer – very thorough, attentive and personable.’

Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas Tier 5

Keystone Law handles a range of oil and gas mandates, and, in the past year, has continued to further expand into the renewables sector, offering aid on solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and hydrogen energy. Key practitioners include Fei MaoRichard Temple, who acts for major oil and gas clients on transactions in Africa and the North Sea, and Stuart Mathews.

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Genel Energy UK Services Limited

Impact Oil & Gas

Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited

Primorus Investments PLC

Mustang Energy PLC

Work highlights

  • Advised Genel Energy Plc group company on their template joint operating agreement used in their international transactions worldwide.
  • Acting for Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, a prominent player in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, in a dispute with The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), a subsidiary of the global Shell Group.

Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity and nuclear) Tier 5

Work highlights

Real estate > Construction: contentious Tier 5

Key names at Keystone Law include ‘highly knowledgeable lawyer’ Louise Elmes, who handles adjudication proceedings in real estate, design and build claims for energy clients, and subcontractor disputes; Ronan Speers, who advises contractors on damages and termination of contract matters; and Jon Olson-Welsh, who assists with management contracting in real estate and fire safety-related issues.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Louise Elmes is a highly knowledgeable lawyer with a perfect blend of powerful expertise and pragmatism to deliver best outcomes for clients.’

Key clients

Forcia Limited

Broadley Energy Limited

Victoria and Albert Museum

Confidential

Tetra Pak Global Distribution SA

Ove Arup & Partners International Limited

Real estate > Planning Tier 5

Keystone Law’s broad caseload encompasses compulsory purchases, planning court litigation, as well as residential and commercial property developments. Ben Garbett is a key contact for developers, landowners, and local authorities, while Yohanna Weber is particularly focused on infrastructure mandates, mixed-use schemes, and renewable energy developments. Anna Fouracre is vastly experienced in judicial review proceedings and is often engaged in build-to-rent and strategic land matters.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Ben Garbett’s work is always well considered and constructed in a plausible manner. He grasps the issues that surround a case and is always a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

Tupa Energy Limited

Bankside Open Spaces Trust

Shepherd Neame Ltd

Oliver Davis Homes

Makplace Ltd

Victoria and Albert Museum

Nueva Casa Libra Ltd

Saxon Meadow Tangmere Limited

Hallson Homes Limited

Blakesley Estates (Kingsbridge) Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised a group of high-net-worth individuals in relation to their objection to the proposed installation of electronic communications apparatus on the rooftop of a residential tower in central London.
  • Advised an individual on how to respond to a threat of enforcement action relating to an alleged unauthorised agricultural barn development.

Real estate > Property litigation Tier 5

At Keystone Law, the property litigation team is well versed in commercial landlord and tenant disputes, mainly in the hospitality, leisure, and office spaces. The group routinely handles forfeitures, disrepairs, rent reviews, and dilapidation claims. Andrew Tugwell advises on complex property disputes involving surveying issues, while Greg Barnbrook focuses on lease renewals. Chris Hill covers business lease renewals, Alison Moore acts on high-value asset management issues, and Ed John is instructed by developers in relation to building defects. The team was bolstered in January 2024 by the arrival of Jonathan Ross, a seasoned litigation who is well versed in a host of commercial and residential contentious work.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Andrew Tugwell is outstanding – he will leave no stone unturned to get the best result for his client.’

‘Keystone Law is a large practice benefitting from lawyers with different disciplines and skills available. The firm is progressive and innovative in terms of legal updates, but the main reason is property litigation expertise and Andrew Tugwell in particular.’

‘Keystone Law have provided support and guidance over many years and have forged a strong relationship. The timely attention of Keystone Law has made necessary work much easier than it otherwise would have been.’

‘Greg Barnbrook has been a trusted and supportive partner throughout, has provided continuity and has been able to draw on the expertise of his colleagues at times when specific additional input was needed from areas other than Property Law.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the individual care and attention each partner provides to their clients. You always feel as though you are their only client with a dedicated personal service. The team is extremely strong in extensive knowledge on their specialties and will always give the very best advice in your interests, always looking to protect the client.’

‘Keystone’s Real Estate team has great strength with some key individuals bringing differing skills to the table’

‘Keystone Law exemplifies a standard of exceptional professionalism and accessibility. Their commitment extends beyond mere advisement, as they prioritise delivering tailored guidance of the highest calibre.’

‘Our engagement with Keystone Law regarding the finalisation of a property agreement was characterized by their meticulous attention to detail. Beyond merely identifying existing faults within the property, they demonstrated a commitment to our best interests by advising against its suitability for our needs.’

Key clients

LSL Property Services plc

e-surv

Reeds Rains

Bloomsbury Publishing plc

St James Properties

Sony Music

Your Move.co.uk

Britannia Village (Nine) Residents Management Company Limited

Maritim Hotelgesellschaft mbH

Paradigm Assets Ltd

Bankside Open Spaces Trust

Chopstix Group

Confidential

Work highlights

  • Advising LSL Property Services in designing a strategy to assign an entire portfolio of leasehold estate agencies.
  • Acting for e.surv in various real estate dispute matters.
  • Acting for Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in connection with its headquarters offices in London.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious) Tier 5

Entrusted by a diverse multitude of clients, Keystone Law is well-positioned to manage international disputes as well as handle commercial and regulatory issues. Simon Chalkley handles licensing, distribution, franchising, and technology transfer agreements for a varied roster of clients, while the ‘brilliant’ Rebecca Halford-Harrison is well-versed in the life sciences, cosmetics, and energy sectors. Other key players include Karen Fong and Lucy HarroldJames Tumbridge and Robert Peake joined from Venner Shipley LLP in May 2024.

Testimonials

‘Keystone seems to have extremely consistent quality of people. They get to the heart of the problem and sort it out. That’s been the case over all sorts of matters. On IP, they are our go-to lawyers and we’d happily recommend them.’

‘Rebecca Halford-Harrison is very brilliant; head screwed on, practical, highly intelligent advice with very clear understanding of the commercial drivers.’

Rebecca Halford-Harrison has a very good network internationally and pulls together teams to deal with cross-border issues too.’

‘Rebecca Halford-Harrison is an outstanding advisor in the field of IP. Her scientific background, combined with her commercial focus, means that she gives fine tailored advice.’

‘We have been working with Keystone for over five years and are extremely pleased with their professional services. They helped us to solve in our favour a complicated IP case against one of the top ten financial institution.’

‘Rebecca Halford-Harrison was supportive, hardworking and gave us precious advice in handling our case.’

‘Great team and very responsive. They think creatively.’

‘Rebecca Halford-Harrison is smart, creative and thinks out of the box to provide the best legal solution for any challenge we ever presented her.’

Key clients

Equine America

TH2 Designs

Tangle Inc

Zuru Inc

Erbessd Instruments Technologies Inc.

Chelsea Technologies Limited

VaxEquity Global Health

FiberLean Technologies

Comfort Click

Clinigen

Eclats Holdings Limited

IPFT Fuels

Merck KGaA

Work highlights

  • Acting for Equine America in a range of IP matters.
  • Advised TH2 Designs on various commercial matters.
  • Advising Tangle Inc on a range of disputes in the UK involving the IP rights in its bestselling product the Tangle.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design Tier 5

The ‘excellent’ team at Keystone Law operates for start-ups through to multinational corporations on issues relating to multifaceted disputes, commercial IP arrangements, and risk management. Rebecca Halford-Harrison holds a wealth of experience in design and trade mark disputes, with particular expertise in relation to electronics. Karen Fong bolsters the practice with her strengths in the trade mark space, while seasoned practitioner Simon Chalkley contributes his considerable transactional knowledge across the full gamut of IP rights. James Tumbridge and Robert Peake joined from Venner Shipley LLP in May 2024.

Testimonials

‘They have provided excellent services and support to our company.’

‘Keystone has a great experience in this field and puts customer interests at the highest level.’

‘At Keystone we work with Rebecca Halford-Harrison. Because of her high professional skills and very hard work we were able to solve the case.’

‘Rebecca Halford-Harrison defended our interests much better than we could have done ourselves. During the time we have worked with her she has always given us the right advice and prepared our position in a way that we can win. We are very obliged to her for all the work she has done for us.’

Key clients

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK)

Data Science Talent

Vital Sign Solutions

Burgopak Limited

Duallok Limited

Brentwood School

Raycast Technologies Ltd

Equine America

TH2 Designs

Niglon Limited

Louis Schoorl

Ciaran Lavery

Ruairi Richman

Treanne Richards

Simon Armitage, Richard Walters & Patrick Pearson

Zuru Inc

Tangle Inc

Erbessd Instruments Technologies Inc.

Niglon Limited

Work highlights

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management Tier 5

Keystone Law is trusted by a diverse client base for defamation, privacy, and reputation management matters. Noted for ‘his great skill with client management’, Gerard Cukier brings extensive ‘expertise in all cases related to media, whether concerning reputational matters, contract issues or contentious media litigation’. Nicola Thatcher is recognised for her expertise in pre-publication work to minimise risk while maximising editorial freedom.

Other key lawyers:

Gerard Cukier; Nicola Thatcher; Ian Down; Rose Alexander; Will Chalesworth

Testimonials

‘Gerard Cukier’s experience is second to none. His expertise in all cases related to media, whether concerning reputational matters, contract issues or contentious media litigation, stands out, as does his great skill with client management.’

‘Gerard Cukier has an address book as thick as anybody’s and a client care expertise that is unmatched.’

Key clients

Yellow Press Ltd

Lady Colin Campbell – Media / Defamation

Mark Evans

Mark Messenger

Work highlights

  • Assisted Yellow Press Ltd with pre-publication issues.
  • Advised Lady Colin Campbell, who issued proceedings for defamation against MGN Ltd, the publishers of the Daily Mirror arising from an article appearing in the Daily Mirror in November 2019.
  • Acts for Mr Mark Messenger who recently was the subject of wide national media interest having been suspended by the Royal College of Music.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property Tier 5

The practitioners at Keystone Law handle both contentious and non-contentious IP work matters ranging from IP contracts and agreements to trade mark infringements. Jessica Bent regularly advises clients in the technology, digital, and creative sectors, while Charlie White is sought after for his expertise relating to SaaS and other online services providers. The intersection of IP and commercial is a core area of focus for Mailin Bala.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The Keystone team were always highly responsive, and also, recognising the size of our business, gave excellent, high-quality but also cos- effective advice.’

‘Keystone have been very responsive and have always been able to provide us with a knowledgeable specialist for our legal matters, including depth of support for matters requiring a faster turnaround and additional specialists for niche areas in our contracts that require additional advice.’

‘Jessica Bent always provides high-quality and succinct advice.’

‘Excellent grasp of technical issues enabling the best of synchronisation with legal frameworks.’

‘Jessica Bent is a great partner who works hard for her clients. She is very experienced particularly in relation to trade marks and passing off.’

‘Jessica Bent has given us great support in matters related to intellectual property within contracts with our technology suppliers. She provides timely and balanced advice, and is always mindful of the contract context and wider risk picture, allowing us to achieve a balanced final contractual position.’

‘Jessica Bent provided outstanding support during what proved to be an extremely challenging renegotiation of an existing know-how license. Her diligence, understanding and hard work were crucial in getting us over the line.’

‘Keystone Law are able to access colleagues with a specialism in almost any imaginable field and bring them in on a case to clarify details and ensure that a balanced approach is being taken. This has been very useful to me.’

Work highlights

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport Tier 6

Offering comprehensive coverage of reputation management, employment and corporate aspects within the sports sector, Keystone Law is hailed for being ‘very strong’. Rachel Flynn specialises in the horseracing and equine sphere, Jamie Horner is knowledgeable on the events and entertainment industries, and Peter Millichip primarily focuses on commercial and contentious matters. Gerard Cukier regularly acts for football managers and Premiership teams, and Paul Daniels is an employment law expert.

Other key lawyers:

Rachel Flynn; Jamie Horner; Peter Millichip; Gerard Cukier; Paul Daniels; Paul Renney; Nick Tsatsas; Lucy Blick-Jones; Nick Robertson

Testimonials

‘Rachel Flynn – direct industry knowledge, commercial acumen, transparent on pricing, practical outlook (the art of the possible).’

‘We use two members of the team, one who is experienced in our niche area who is well respected and effective in this area. The other is highly experienced in her field and is able to provide solid practical advice to us.’

‘Rachel Flynn – experienced in the thoroughbred horseracing and breeding industry. Pragmatic, responsive and respected. Rachel has excellent customer service skills and always comes up with the right result. Very easy to work with. Lucy Blick-Jones – responsive, pragmatic, thorough, adaptable and very easy to work with. Excellent customer service skills.’

‘Keystone provide a very strong, market-leading service. They are able to unite very impressive individual practitioners across key areas to build formidable teams.’

‘Some very able sports lawyers. Keystone’s structure means you can get advice of the highest quality at effective costing.’

‘Nick Robertson – highly experienced litigator who had conducted much litigation in the world of football. Gerard Cukier – very effective in agent disputes and conducting arbitrations. Paul Daniels – knows football management disputes inside out.’

‘Gerard Cukier has in-depth understanding of the sector and business/regulatory issues. Client loyalty. And reasonable fees.’

‘Peter Millichip provides expert and very practical advice. He identifies the problem to be solved and then applies his experience to help the client address it in the most practical manner.’

Key clients

Ballie Ltd

Marylebone Lane LP & Marylebone Lane GP Co Limited

Kindred Concepts Limited

McDonald’s Restaurants Limited

Bankside Open Spaces Trust

Fenda Solutions Limited

Jonathan Clarke

Flipper`s Roller Boogie Palace London Ltd

Bankside Open Spaces Trust

Work highlights

  • Advised Ballie Ltd trading as Ballie Ballerson, an experiential cocktail bar.
  • Advising on the new Shiva Hotel – a development of a new 199-bedroom luxury lifestyle hotel in Marylebone, London.
  • Advised Kindred Concepts on all aspects of licensing relating to the launch of a new Formula 1 competitive socialising experience in London known as the F1 Arcade.

Corporate and commercial > International business reorganisations

Finance > Corporate restructuring & insolvency

Private client > Charities and not-for-profit

Real estate > Construction: non-contentious

Private client > Family

Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Elsewhere in East Midlands

Employment

Real estate > Construction

Employment > Health and safety

Insurance > Professional negligence

The professional negligence offering at Keystone Law has been strengthened with the addition of Jane Howard, who joined from Reed Smith LLP in May 2023. Howard has extensive experience acting for audit and accountancy firms.

Insurance > Insurance: corporate and regulatory

Recently bolstered by Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s former co-head Charles Rix, Keystone Law is a key contact for insurance regulatory advice.

Private client > Court of protection

Zena Bolwig joined Keystone Law in August 2023 from Mackintosh Law. She has been praised as  ‘an exceptional solicitor with a wealth of experience in the Court of Protection and a passion for her work'.

Industry focus > Life sciences and healthcare

Commercial agreements, corporate services and contentious IP mandates are all focus areas for Keystone Law with key practitioners at the firm including Vicky Clark and Rebecca Halford–Harrison.

Insurance > Professional negligence

Following the arrival of Frank Maher in July 2024 from legacy firm Legal Risk LLP, Keystone Law handles a range of professional indemnity disputes.

Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate

Keystone Law is very active in Court of Protection work, with practice head Helen Calcutt regularly acting as deputy for clients who have been awarded substantial compensation as a result of damages claims.

East Anglia > Employment > Employment Tier 3

Remote platform law firm Keystone Law has a large employment practice in which the Cambridge office plays a central role, thanks to the vast experience of Kelly Sayers, seasoned partner Tim Tyndall, and the ‘concise, focused and personableRachel Flynn. All three have cemented their reputation in East Anglia over the years and continue to handle complex and high-value matters for clients across the UK. The work largely concerns advice to companies/institutions on contentious matters such as the exit of high level employees/directors, director’s misdeeds and discriminations and harassment allegations.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team’s strengths and capabilities are key in terms of making this practice unique.’

‘Standout partner includes Kelly Sayers – professional, knowledgeable, prompt communications.’

‘Rachel Flynn is the kind of lawyer you want on your side – concise, focused and personable. She knows her ‘stuff’.’

Work highlights

East Anglia > Private client > Family

East Midlands > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Elsewhere in East Midlands

West Midlands > Employment > Employment

South East > Real estate > Construction

South East > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Kent, Surrey, Sussex

The team at Keystone Law  operates between Crawley and Brighton, often advising on the structure of wills and trusts. Robert Knight routinely assists farmers and families with inherited wealth with the full range of succession matters. Camilla Bishop stands out due to her vast experience in inheritance tax issues and trust administration. William Norton is a key contact for matters involving trusts and deeds of variation.

South West > Real estate > Construction

Keystone Law‘s practice has capabilities covering the full spectrum of construction matters. Martin Howe is highly experienced in non-contentious matters including contracts and procurement mandates, with recent work notably involving universities. With experience across the hotel, hospitality, road, rail, groundworks and tunnelling spaces, Louise Garcia focuses on the contentious side including delay and contract claims. Jon Close ‘has an excellent manner and is very pragmatic’, and brings additional expertise in the renewable sector, cyber installations, and research and development projects, especially in the food security and manufacturing sectors. Meanwhile, Australia-qualified solicitor Andrew Thompson has a strong track record across a plethora of construction contracts. Sarah Steed also supports.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team I use is highly experienced, well-coordinated, professional and thorough. I receive a first-class service from a team that has taken the time and trouble to understand my situation and approach tasks in a time-efficient manner. Their knowledge and experience is of enormous benefit. I consider their people to be of the highest standard and their willingness to collaborate with clients, partners, counsel and experts is refreshing.’

‘Louise Garcia has been enormously helpful and unwaveringly supportive.’

‘The team are always available to help even at short notice, this is a big plus point. The team are easy to deal with.’

‘Jon Close continues to be my go-to person, he has an excellent manner and is very pragmatic in is approach to matters. We have always had great results when using Jon for our commercial and litigation cases.’

‘Keystone Law has a large team of experienced lawyers able to assist many businesses and individuals with wide-ranging specialist advice and in-depth industry knowledge. When dealing with complex issues or when advice is needed in multiple areas of law, dedicated teams can be assembled to achieve the best outcome.’

Key clients

UK Power Solutions Limited

Vitruvius Management Services Ltd

University of Southampton

University of the West of England

Octavius Infrastructure Limited

Vertical Future Limited

Osborne Construction Limited and Group Companies

Forcia Limited

Ascent Development Limited

Innovare Limited

Keyplan Engineering Limited

Baymoore Investing Limited

Pioneer Educational Trust

Work highlights

  • Providing advice on all of the University of Southampton’s construction-related issues.
  • Drafted SMA Building and Maintenance Solution Limited’s framework agreement with Majestic Wines for property maintenance work to be done across 107 stores within the UK.

South West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

At Keystone Law, clients benefit from the firm’s capability to advise on a broad spectrum of IT matters, ranging from data transfers and software licensing to outsourcing and SaaS agreements. The ‘highly experienced’ Jessica Bent, who handles contentious and non-contentious technology and IT matters, is one of the key contacts alongside commercial contracts and IP solicitor Charlie White.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Knowledgeable & responsive.’

‘Jessica Bent has provided us with very knowledgeable contract advice for our technology contracts, including the impacts of regulation such as the Data Protection Act. She is pragmatic and provides the level of support we need for each contract, whether that is advice or mark up or drafting.’

‘Jessica Bent is highly experienced and responsive.’

‘Keystone have been very responsive and have always been able to provide us with a knowledgeable specialist for our legal matters, including depth of support for matters requiring a faster turnaround and additional specialists for niche areas in our contracts that require additional advice.’

‘Jessica Bent is an excellent partner.’

Work highlights

South West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property

The practitioners at Keystone Law handle both contentious and non-contentious IP work matters ranging from IP contracts and agreements to trade mark infringements. Jessica Bent regularly advises clients in the technology, digital, and creative sectors, while Charlie White is sought after for his expertise relating to SaaS and other online services providers. The intersection of IP and commercial is a core area of focus for Mailin Bala.

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The Keystone team were always highly responsive, and also, recognising the size of our business, gave excellent, high-quality but also cos- effective advice.’

‘Keystone have been very responsive and have always been able to provide us with a knowledgeable specialist for our legal matters, including depth of support for matters requiring a faster turnaround and additional specialists for niche areas in our contracts that require additional advice.’

‘Jessica Bent always provides high-quality and succinct advice.’

‘Excellent grasp of technical issues enabling the best of synchronisation with legal frameworks.’

‘Jessica Bent is a great partner who works hard for her clients. She is very experienced particularly in relation to trade marks and passing off.’

‘Jessica Bent has given us great support in matters related to intellectual property within contracts with our technology suppliers. She provides timely and balanced advice, and is always mindful of the contract context and wider risk picture, allowing us to achieve a balanced final contractual position.’

‘Jessica Bent provided outstanding support during what proved to be an extremely challenging renegotiation of an existing know-how license. Her diligence, understanding and hard work were crucial in getting us over the line.’

‘Keystone Law are able to access colleagues with a specialism in almost any imaginable field and bring them in on a case to clarify details and ensure that a balanced approach is being taken. This has been very useful to me.’

Work highlights

North West > Private client > Family

The family practice at Keystone Law has expertise in matrimonial dispute resolution, wealth protection, and the law of children. The group acts for a broad range of high-net-worth clients, such as business developers, landowners, and celebrities, often on cases with international elements, such as foreign nationals and offshore assets. The team can leverage the knowledge of the firm’s private client team in cases with complex trust structures and international tax, as well as drawing support on the reputation management team. Sarah Thompson is knowledgeable in financial remedy proceedings, pre-marital agreements, and Schedule 1 Applications.

Other key lawyers:

Work highlights

North West > Insurance > Professional negligence

Following the arrival of Frank Maher in July 2024 from legacy firm Legal Risk LLP, Keystone Law handles a range of professional indemnity disputes.

Keystone Law was established in 2002 by a group of forward-thinking lawyers who were determined to build a law firm that would serve the needs of its clients more effectively than the conventional alternatives. Now a full-service AIM listed firm with over 400 lawyers, Keystone is widely recognised as an award-winning legal pioneer, notably being crowned Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2020.

By investing heavily in technology and embracing modern working practices from the start, the firm has significantly changed the way highly experienced lawyers provide dedicated legal services to clients. Keystone’s innovative structure enhances relationships between lawyers and clients by increasing interaction whilst also improving many legal processes. The firm only recruits senior partner-level lawyers from the UK’s best law firms which ensures clients benefit from direct access to lawyers of the highest calibre. With most Keystone lawyers having more than 20+ years’ experience, matters can be resolved quickly and efficiently, considerably increasing the value to clients.

Types of work undertaken: Keystone Law is a full-service corporate law firm offering a complete range of business legal services and additionally providing private client advice to senior executives. The firm operates across a range of industry sectors and boasts a number of former in-house counsel from leading companies who work closely with the rest of the team to ensure they are fully aware of industry insight and issues. The firm also has a range of expert lawyers who specialise and work full time in niche legal areas and are routinely instructed by other law firms to plug any gaps in expertise or capacity and thus to offer a fuller service to their own clients. These niche areas include tax, construction, share schemes, regulatory and pensions in addition to the wider services offered by the firm.

Other offices: Bristol, Douglas (Isle of Man), London,  St Peter Port (Guernsey), Melbourne and Sydney.

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Simon Deane-johns photo Simon Deane-johns Simon specialises in online financial services, e-commerce and IT. His clients include e-money…
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Ted (Edward) Dewhurst photo Ted (Edward) Dewhurst Ted is a highly experienced corporate and commercial lawyer specialising in advising entrepreneurs, technology companies and investors in…
Marie-Claire Di Mambro photo Marie-Claire Di Mambro A specialist in insurance claims work, Marie-Claire advises in relation to claims ranging from…
Richard Doble photo Mr Richard Doble Richard is a highly experienced commercial litigator, who focuses his practice on cross-border matters…
Nathan Donaldson photo Nathan Donaldson Nathan has two decades of experience in contentious employment law and advises a range…
Jennifer Donohue photo Jennifer Donohue Lawyer and mathematician Jennifer’s practice focuses on transactional and corporate insurance and reinsurance. She advises…
Mark Douglas photo Mark Douglas Mark is a corporate and commercial lawyer with over 30 years’ experience. Throughout his career Mark…
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Johnny Drysdale photo Johnny Drysdale Johnny is a specialist adviser to private individuals on the purchase, sale…
Matthew Duggan photo Matthew Duggan Matthew advises entrepreneurs on complex commercial legal issues. Throughout his career, he…
Irit Edri photo Irit Edri Irit is a Corporate Recovery and Insolvency specialist with extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious…
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Nick Ellis photo Nick Ellis Nick is a property lawyer specialising in real estate as an asset with a…
Louise  Elmes photo Louise Elmes Louise is an expert in contentious construction, energy and maritime law and professional negligence. She advises…
Jonathan Erdman photo Jonathan Erdman Jonathan is a property solicitor who deals with both commercial and residential property transactions. He often…
David Evans photo David Evans David is an experienced planning lawyer with particular expertise in residential, mixed-use, office and…
Grainee Fahy photo Grainee Fahy Grainne is a highly experienced divorce and family lawyer who represents married and unmarried medium-to-high-net-worth individuals…
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Mamuna Farooq photo Ms Mamuna Farooq Mamuna is a London-based international private wealth and tax lawyer, representing high-net-worth and ultra-high-net worth families in the…
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Rachel Flynn photo Rachel Flynn Rachel has two distinct areas of experience and expertise. As an employment lawyer, she…
Shayne Foley photo Shayne Foley Shayne is an experienced property lawyer and undertakes a wide range of commercial property…
Karen Fong photo Karen Fong Karen is a specialist intellectual property (IP) and commercial lawyer with an abundance of international experience.…
Nigel Forsyth photo Nigel Forsyth Nigel advises both employers and employees on all areas of employment law including contract…
Adam Fortune photo Adam Fortune Adam is an experienced dispute resolution lawyer who advises on a wide range of…
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Alistair French photo Alistair French Alistair is a seasoned adviser to individuals and businesses on the full…
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Christopher Gabbitas photo Christopher Gabbitas Christopher is a commercial lawyer specialising in the media and music sectors,…
Alan Gar photo Alan Gar Alan is a highly experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyer whose practice is…
Ben Garbett photo Ben Garbett Ben is an experienced planning law specialist who deals with a broad range of…
Louise Garcia photo Louise Garcia Louise is a consultant in the property and construction team. She is a knowledgeable and respected…
Andrew Gardiner photo Andrew Gardiner Andrew is a corporate lawyer who specialises in corporate finance and private…
Trevor Garrood photo Trevor Garrood Trevor is an expert in all areas of real estate law, and he acts…
Peter Garry photo Peter Garry Peter has over 35 years of experience helping clients pursue complex commercial disputes.…
Sarah Garth photo Sarah Garth Sarah is a senior employment law expert who assists businesses and senior executives on…
Rima Gasperas photo Rima Gasperas Rima is a consultant in the commercial property team with a keen focus on…
Helen Gavin-Brown photo Helen Gavin-Brown Helen is a corporate solicitor, and expert in international mergers and acquisitions, specifically within…
Mary Geraghty photo Mary Geraghty Mary is an experienced General Counsel who has held in-house roles with Starbucks Coffee…
Keith Gilbert photo Keith Gilbert Keith is a corporate lawyer who advises on acquisitions, disposals and other corporate transactions…
James Goff photo James Goff City-trained James is a senior solicitor specialising in bridging finance, short-term property finance…
Graham Goldspink photo Graham Goldspink Graham is a property lawyer who delivers commercial advice to businesses and high-net-worth individuals/entrepreneurs.…
Chris Goodwill photo Chris Goodwill With over 30 years’ experience as an employment lawyer, Chris acts for…
Caroline Graham photo Caroline Graham Caroline is a corporate lawyer with highly-regarded expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity…
Laurence Gray photo Laurence Gray Laurence is a skilled property litigator. He has expertise in all areas of property…
Louise Grendon photo Louise Grendon Louise is an experienced employment lawyer with expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment…
Ana Gresa Pico photo Ana Gresa Pico Ana is a corporate and commercial solicitor with experience advising alongside tax advisors and accountants. She…
Tom Guida photo Tom Guida Tom is a dual-qualified (UK and New York) media and entertainment lawyer and producer…
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Jonathan Hadley-Piggin photo Jonathan Hadley-Piggin Jonathan is a highly experienced marine specialist, with a broad legal practice that focuses…
Susan Haggard photo Ms Susan Haggard Susan is an experienced commercial property law specialist with a diverse client portfolio. She…
Joe Haigh photo Joe Haigh Joe is a property lawyer specialising in commercial and mixed-use freeholds and leaseholds. His expertise centres…
Rebecca Halford-Harrison photo Rebecca Halford-Harrison Rebecca is a well-established IP, technology and disputes lawyer. She is recognised as a leader in her…
Leigh Hall photo Leigh Hall Leigh is an experienced international lawyer. Having spent many years as a…
Robin Hampton photo Robin Hampton Robin has more than 15 years’ experience in relation to corporate finance,…
Owen Hanna photo Owen Hanna Owen is a dispute resolution lawyer who specialises in advising on high-value and complex…
Mark Harden photo Mark Harden Mark is a corporate and commercial transactions specialist with a practice that has a particular focus…
Angharad Harris photo Angharad Harris Angharad has over 25 years of experience working in a City law…
Lucy Harrold photo Lucy Harrold Lucy is a specialist intellectual property (IP) lawyer and has extensive experience in advising…
Emma  Harte photo Emma Harte Emma is a specialist family and matrimonial lawyer with over 30 years’ experience advising…
Jane Harte-Lovelace photo Jane Harte-Lovelace Jane is a commercial dispute resolution lawyer who advises companies, board members and high-net-worth individuals…
Robert Harvey photo Robert Harvey Robert is a consultant in the Dispute Resolution team with over 15 years’ experience…
Naomi Hatchard photo Naomi Hatchard Naomi is a skilled personal injury and dispute resolution lawyer who has…
Kate Hathaway photo Kate Hathaway Kate is a residential property solicitor experienced in advising on the purchase and sale…
James Healy-Pratt photo James Healy-Pratt James is an international aviation lawyer, with 30 years’ experience of resolving…
David Heard photo David Heard David is a corporate lawyer of 35 years’ standing who specialises in…
Alex Heaton photo Alex Heaton Alex is a commercial property lawyer of over 20 years’ experience. He advises on…
Joanna  Henley photo Joanna Henley Jo is a solicitor in the family team supporting clients through changes to their…
Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs photo Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs Matthew is a commercial litigation lawyer with over 20 years’ experience and with specific…
Chris Hill photo Chris Hill Chris is a property litigation specialist who works primarily on commercial property disputes. He advises on…
Guy Hitchin photo Guy Hitchin Guy acts for and is a trusted commercial property law adviser to national and…
Ruth Hite photo Ruth Hite Ruth is a corporate, commercial and regulatory lawyer who specialises in the insurance sector. She acts for…
Simon Holden photo Simon Holden Simon is an experienced corporate transactional lawyer specialising in equity capital markets.…
Sarah Holmes photo Sarah Holmes Sarah is a specialist in international corporate reorganisations, solvent corporate restructuring and governance, advising…
Michael Holter photo Michael Holter Michael specialises in international transactions, in particular cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint…
Jamie Horner photo Jamie Horner Jamie provides specialist legal advice to the sports, events and entertainment industries.…
Clive Howard photo Mr Clive Howard Clive is an expert in employment and partnership law, with particular expertise advising individuals…
Jane Howard photo Jane Howard Jane has more than 25 years’ experience as a commercial litigator, with a…
Martin Howe photo Martin Howe Martin is a consultant in the Construction team with particular expertise in the interpretation…
Douglas Howie photo Douglas Howie Douglas is a corporate lawyer who specialises in providing both transactional and regulatory advice…
Gareth Hughes photo Gareth Hughes Gareth is a skilled barrister who acts for an impressive portfolio of…
Leon Hurd photo Leon Hurd Leon specialises in digital assets, blockchain, financial regulation, financial crime and related regulation. His practice covers…
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Lawson Iley photo Lawson Iley Lawson is an experienced corporate lawyer advising on a range of corporate matters including…
JP Irvine photo JP Irvine JP is a corporate and commercial lawyer with a wealth of experience…
Andrew Irvine photo Andrew Irvine Andrew is a commercial litigator with a wealth of experience in several areas of contentious…
Simon Jackson photo Simon Jackson Simon is an experienced dispute resolution lawyer who advises clients across a wide range…
Andrea  James photo Andrea James Andrea is a noted expert in professional discipline and healthcare regulatory law. The main…
David Jepps photo David Jepps David is a very experienced employment lawyer advising employers and employees in relation to…
Nick Jew photo Nick Jew Nick is an employment law specialist who regularly represents clients in both the Employment…
Ed John photo Ed John Ed is an experienced real estate disputes lawyer with particular expertise dealing with developers…
Katy Jones photo Katy Jones Katy is a company/commercial solicitor who also specialises in employment matters. This unique blend enables…
Alison Jones photo Alison Jones Alison is an aviation solicitor with both private practice and in-house experience, having worked…
Philip Jones photo Philip Jones Philip is a finance lawyer with significant experience. Philip acts for receivables financiers, banks,…
Nia Jones photo Nia Jones Nia advises private individuals, personal representatives and trustees. She specializes in helping individuals…
LLoyd Junor photo Mr LLoyd Junor Lloyd is a litigation lawyer specialising in probate and estate disputes with particular expertise in…
Jason Kallis photo Jason Kallis Jason is a disputes lawyer specialising in insurance, construction, product liability, and property litigation.…
Maureen Kelly photo Maureen Kelly An experienced intellectual property and information technologysolicitor, Maureen works across a wide variety of sectors…
Robert Kenyon photo Robert Kenyon Robert is a disputes lawyer with extensive experience advising businesses and individuals on disputes…
Scott Keown photo Scott Keown Scott has over 20 years’ experience handling high-value, strategically important real estate transactions for…
Yasmin Khan-Gunns  photo Yasmin Khan-Gunns Yasmin is an award-winning family lawyer who advises on all aspects of private family…
Matthew Kichenside photo Matthew Kichenside Matthew is an experienced private equity lawyer who specialises in advising management…
Henry Kikoyo photo Henry Kikoyo Henry is a solicitor whose areas of expertise include debt and corporate…
Robert Kilgour photo Robert Kilgour Robert specialises in real estate investment, advising on acquisitions and disposals as well as…
Stephen Kingsley photo Stephen Kingsley Stephen is a commercial property solicitor with a particular interestin Town & Country Planning…
Robert Knight photo Robert Knight Robert is an experienced lawyer who provides advice to individuals, families, trustees,…
Louise Knight photo Louise Knight Louise primarily acts for executors or administrators in the administration of estates…
Asha Kumar photo Asha Kumar Asha is an employment lawyer providing day-to-day employment law advice to corporates and senior…
George Lambrou photo George Lambrou George is an international dispute resolution specialist who resolves high-value and complex multijurisdictional disputes.…
James Lankshear photo James Lankshear James is a specialist commercial litigator with 25 years of experience of…
Jaan Larner photo Jaan Larner A business minded lawyer with an MBA from Oxford University, Jaan is…
Michelle Last photo Michelle Last Michelle is a skilled employment lawyer, with over twelve years’ experience in…
Marcus Lavell photo Marcus Lavell Marcus is a specialist licensing and regulation barrister of over ten years’ call. He…
Samantha Leigh photo Ms Samantha Leigh Samantha specialises in real estate law, particularly within the rural sector. She…
Rachel Lemon photo Rachel Lemon Rachel is an experienced solicitor and accredited mediator specialising in family law.…
Arwel Lewis photo Arwel Lewis Arwel is a property and estates lawyer with expertise in advising individuals,…
Amanda Lloyd photo Amanda Lloyd Amanda is a residential property law expert. She has a particular interest in the…
Clare Lucas photo Clare Lucas Clare is an experienced commercial lawyer with particular expertise in telecoms and…
Peter Lumley-Savile photo Peter Lumley-Savile Peter is a commercial lawyer with experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts…
Monica Ma photo Monica Ma Monica has advised on employee benefits for over 20 years, specialising particularly…
Fiona Macdonald photo Fiona Macdonald Fiona is an employment lawyer who specialises in representing individuals, predominantly senior executives, in…
Mark Machray photo Mark Machray Mark advises clients in the SME sector on a range of corporate…
Simon Mackie photo Simon Mackie Simon is a private client lawyer with more than 17 years’ experience…
Louise Madiment photo Louise Madiment City-trained Louise joined Keystone’s Dispute Resolution team in October 2015 and advises…
Benjamin Maltby photo Benjamin Maltby Benjamin has over 15 years’ experience in yachting and luxury asset law, specialising in finance,…
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William Margot photo William Margot William is both a Manx Advocate and qualified Solicitor in England and…
Andrew Marshall photo Andrew Marshall Andrew advises and acts on a broad range of commercial and civil…
Malcolm Mason photo Malcolm Mason Malcolm joined Keystone in July 2015 and is an experienced all-round contentious…
Simon Massey photo Simon Massey Simon has over 20 years’ experience specialising in real estate investment and…
Stuart Mathews photo Mr Stuart Mathews Stuart advises on cross-border acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, corporate finance, commercial contracts and commercial dispute resolution in…
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Paul McCourt photo Paul McCourt Paul is a solicitor and Chartered Tax Adviser specialising in corporate transactions,…
Anna McGill photo Anna McGill Anna is a corporate solicitor with a wide range of experience in corporate transactional…
Stephen McGlennan photo Stephen McGlennan Steve is a highly experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with in-depth understanding of business issues, having…
Robert McLellan photo Robert McLellan Robert is a property litigation specialist and acts for both commercial and private clients in relation to…
Jacqueline Mcdermott photo Jacqueline Mcdermott Consultant solicitor Jacqueline has extensive experience in all aspects of contentions and…
Joanna Mckenzie photo Joanna Mckenzie Joanna is a general commercial and civil litigator who deals with a…
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Angela Message photo Angela Message Angela is a Licensing Coordinator and manages applications for a range of…
Ros Miller photo Ros Miller A corporate lawyer with significant high level experience in the full range…
Alexandra Miller photo Alexandra Miller Alex advises on a wide range of property transactions with a particular…
Peter  Millichip photo Mr Peter Millichip Peter is widely renowned as a pioneer of sports law in the UK, and…
Anthony Misquitta photo Anthony Misquitta Anthony is an established commercial, intellectual property and technology lawyer, specialising in…
Jayanti Mitra-Valdes photo Jayanti Mitra-Valdes Jayanti is an expert in UK immigration and nationality law. Having advised…
Fara Mohammad photo Fara Mohammad Fara is a specialist adviser to international companies and individuals on their…
Susan Monty photo Susan Monty Susan is a commercial litigator who specialises in the resolution of complex financial and regulatory…
Alison Moore photo Alison Moore Property litigator Alison is an expert in landlord and tenant law and…
Siobhan Moore photo Siobhan Moore Siobhan is a commercial lawyer specialising in working with businesses that provide, receive or…
Jon Moorhouse photo Jon Moorhouse Intellectual property and commercial lawyer Jon has over 20 years’ international experience,…
Julia Moreno photo Julia Moreno Julia is a highly experienced family lawyer and divorce coach who advises individuals and…
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Julie Morris photo Julie Morris Julie is recognised in particular for her work advising clients with whistleblowing…
Alex Mosson photo Alex Mosson Alex is a construction and engineering law specialist. He has been involved…
Kamal Mukhi photo Kamal Mukhi Kamal’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, shipping, energy and international…
Hugh Murphy photo Hugh Murphy Hugh specialises in acting for clients on a wide range of private-client-related property matters. He…
Dharmendra Nair photo Dharmendra Nair Dharmendra is a disputes lawyer specialising in shipping, commodities and commercial litigation. He primarily represents companies and…
Will Nash photo Will Nash Will is a corporate lawyer with expertise in M&A acquisitions and disposals, venture capital…
Sarah Needham photo Sarah Needham Sarah is a commercial contracts and IP lawyer with a particular specialism in the Technology, Media, Retail and Data Protection sector. With…
Andrew Niblock photo Andrew Niblock An experienced corporate and commercial lawyer, Andrew advises a wide range of…
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Hilary O'Connor photo Hilary O'Connor Hilary advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law and…
Martin O'Neill photo Martin O'Neill Martin is a specialist tax litigation and disputes practitioner who represents corporate…
Simon Oldfield photo Simon Oldfield Simon is a commercial lawyer with almost twenty years’ experience working inside the art…
Gabi Olson-Welsh photo Gabi Olson-Welsh Gabi advises private companies and entrepreneurs on a broad range of corporate law issues,…
Jon Olson-Welsh photo Mr Jon Olson-Welsh Jon specialises in construction and engineering law, with a specific focus on procurement and…
Claudia Otto photo Claudia Otto Claudia advises on construction and property development projects, particularly in the student accommodation and hotel sectors.…
Alan Owens photo Alan Owens Alan has over 25 years’ experience as a litigation and regulatory investigations lawyer, latterly…
Marc Palley photo Marc Palley Marc is a very experienced lawyer with over 40 years’ experience in…
Brian Palmer photo Brian Palmer Brian is a hugely experienced employment lawyer who regularly acts for firms…
Ntiana (Anna Papadopoulou photo Ntiana (Anna Papadopoulou Ntiana (also known as Anna) advises on a wide range of finance…
Anastasia Papadopoulou photo Anastasia Papadopoulou Ship finance lawyer Anastasia advises shipowners and financial institutions on term loan…
Sungjin Park photo Sungjin Park Sungjin is one of the leading employment lawyers for multinational Korean companies in the…
Corinne Parke photo Corinne Parke Corinne has been advising clients on family law matters for over 20 years and…
Minesh Patel photo Minesh Patel Minesh has over 30 years’ experience dealing with lettings, acquisitions, disposals, investment,…
John Pears photo John Pears John is an experienced tax and estate planning specialist, with particular expertise…
Martin Pearse photo Martin Pearse Martin is Consultant Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team and has a wide-ranging practice…
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Patrick Pennal photo Patrick Pennal Patrick is a highly experienced civil dispute resolution solicitor with a wide-ranging…
Adam Perry photo Adam Perry Adam is a property law specialist with many years’ experience advising on…
Rose Phelps photo Rose Phelps As a senior private client solicitor, Rose advises individuals, personal representatives and…
Tom Phillips photo Tom Phillips Tom is an experienced lawyer who specialises in the non-contentious aspects of construction,…
Sally Pilott photo Sally Pilott Sally is an experienced commercial property solicitor who acts for retail, leisure and institutional clients with large…
Emily Plosker photo Emily Plosker Emily is an experienced employment solicitor, acting for both senior executives and employers in…
Robert Pocknell photo Robert Pocknell Robert is a commercially focused solicitor specialising in intellectual property law. He…
David Poddington photo David Poddington David has specialised in employment law for nearly twenty years and has…
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Lucy Pringle  photo Lucy Pringle Lucy is a commercial lawyer who advises businesses of all sizes on domestic and…
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Milena Radoycheva photo Milena Radoycheva Milena is a commercial and corporate lawyer with 15 years’ experience representing businesses of all sizes…
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Paul Ranson photo Paul Ranson An accomplished regulatory life sciences expert, Paul has 30 years’ experience and…
Sheena Ray photo Sheena Ray Sheena is a commercial property specialist who advises a variety of high-profile…
Lisa Raymond photo Lisa Raymond Lisa is a senior commercial property specialist with particular expertise in retail…
Laurence Relton photo Laurence Relton Laurence has broad national and international experience handling commercial support, company sales…
Paul Renney photo Paul Renney Paul is a commercial lawyer who advises on the acquisition, protection and…
Nicola Richards photo Nicola Richards Immigration lawyer Nicola specialises in assisting businesses within the technology and inward…
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Bryan Rickman photo Bryan Rickman Bryan is a highly experienced corporate and commercial lawyer, handling the full…
Stuart Robertson photo Stuart Robertson Stuart is an experienced corporate lawyer who advises entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, private and quoted…
Nick Robertson photo Nick Robertson Nick is a very experienced employment solicitor who advises on the full range of…
Nicholas Robertson photo Mr Nicholas Robertson Nick is a very experienced employment solicitor who advises on the full range of…
Max Robinson photo Max Robinson Max is an expert commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with substantial experience in a diverse…
Will Robinson photo Will Robinson Will is a commercial lawyer with over 20 years’ experience advising on technology, procurement and outsourcing…
Doug Rofe photo Doug Rofe Doug’s practice covers both corporate and banking work. He advises public and private companies and financial…
Laura Rogers photo Laura Rogers Laura is a family lawyer who advises on the various aspects of relationship…
Carl Rohsler photo Carl Rohsler arl is a specialist intellectual property lawyer and a leading expert on gambling law. His practice…
Jonathan Ross photo Jonathan Ross Jonathan deals with all aspects of commercial and residential property litigation (except enfranchisement). He also frequently…
Iain Roxborough photo Iain Roxborough Iain is a highly experienced litigator with over 30 years’ experience at…
Cordelia Rushby photo Cordelia Rushby As a specialist in personal injury litigation with over 20 years’ experience,…
Keely Rushmore photo Keely Rushmore Keely is an employment lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, advising both employers and…
Tony Sampson photo Tony Sampson Tony is an insolvency and corporate recovery specialist. In addition to being a solicitor, he is…
Will Sander photo Mr Will Sander Will is both a solicitor and UK & European chartered trade mark…
Prashanth Satyadeva photo Mr Prashanth Satyadeva Prashanth advises on asset-backed finance techniques in the private or alternative credit, public bond,…
Suzy Schmitz photo Suzy Schmitz Suzy is a technology lawyer specialising in intellectual property, commercial contracts, and…
Jeremy Schrire photo Jeremy Schrire Jeremy is a highly experienced commercial lawyer recognised by the legal directories…
Greg Scott photo Mr Greg Scott Greg is a corporate lawyer with over 25 years’ experience of M&A and equity…
Nick Scott photo Mr Nick Scott Nick specialises in the resolution of complex commercial disputes often with a significant international element,…
Sheila Searle photo Sheila Searle Sheila is a family solicitor and advises on divorce, children, matrimonial, finance, relocation, TOLATA…
Trevor Sears photo Trevor Sears Trevor has over 40 years’ experience in the fields of dispute resolution,…
Aman Sehgal photo Aman Sehgal Aman is a restructuring and insolvency lawyer with more than ten years’ experience working…
Tracy Sell-Peters photo Ms Tracy Sell-Peters Tracy is an expert in healthcare litigation which comprises claims, regulatory, advisory, criminal, inquest…
Patrick Selley photo Patrick Selley As a litigator, mediator, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators,…
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Muzaffar Shah photo Muzaffar Shah Muzaffar is a leading advisor on data privacy and information governance, as…
Nilam Sharma photo Nilam Sharma Nilam is a dual US- and UK-qualified insurance and reinsurance expert. Specialising…
Claire Shaw photo Claire Shaw Claire is a highly experienced business crime specialist with over 25 years’…
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Helen Sherborne photo Helen Sherborne Helen’s is a highly skilled and experienced employment lawyer with over 30…
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Nicole Smith photo Nicole Smith Nicole is an experienced practitioner in the field of international arbitration and…
Oliver Smith photo Oliver Smith Oliver has over 20 years’ experience settling disputes involving a wide range…
Matheu Smith photo Matheu Smith Matheu’s tax litigation practice covers direct and indirect taxes and also customs…
Belinda Solomon photo Belinda Solomon Belinda has over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of commercial real estate and…
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Alan Spiers photo Alan Spiers Alan has more than 33 years’ experience as a commercial property lawyer,…
Mark Spragg photo Mark Spragg Mark is both a civil and criminal litigation specialist who conducts the…
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Joanne Staphnill photo Ms Joanne Staphnill Joanne is an expert in insurance law, who regularly defends professionals against negligence…
John Stephens photo John Stephens John joined Keystone in 2013 as a consultant in the firm’s commercial…
Andrew Stilton photo Andrew Stilton Andrew joined Keystone as a consultant in May 2014 as part of…
Simon Sutcliffe photo Simon Sutcliffe Simon is a financial services lawyer specialising in asset management. He advises…
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Ilana Swimer photo Ilana Swimer Ilana advises both companies and employees on all aspects of both non-contentious…
Nicholas Tall photo Nicholas Tall Nicholas is a highly experienced commercial lawyer with particular expertise in rights…
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Alasdair Taylor  photo Alasdair Taylor Alasdair is a technology lawyer who has spent over 20 years working at the…
Ian Taylorson photo Ian Taylorson As a corporate and commercial lawyer, Ian advises small to medium-sized organisations…
Suraya  Tegally photo Suraya Tegally Suraya has been advising on international asset finance and leasing for over 13 years,…
Andrew Terry photo Andrew Terry Andrew is a tax solicitor who specialises in advising clients in Russian/CIS markets. He…
Dhruti  Thakrar photo Dhruti Thakrar Dhruti has over 28 years of experience as an immigration solicitor/advisor and…
Nicola Thatcher photo Nicola Thatcher Nicola is an experienced media and intellectual property lawyer, who specialises in…
Rhodri Thomas Thomas photo Rhodri Thomas Thomas Ashton has over 25 years of experience and is a contentious trust…
Stephanie Thomas photo Stephanie Thomas Stephanie is an expert in complex civil and commercial litigation. She has many…
Sarah Thompson photo Sarah Thompson Sarah is an experienced family solicitor who specialises in settling financial disputes between divorcing…
Andrew Thompson  photo Mr Andrew Thompson Andrew is an experienced Australia-qualified solicitor specialising in all aspects of commercial construction law.…
David Thomson photo David Thomson David is a Scottish-qualified property/corporate lawyer with a distinct specialism in structuring…
Rebecca Tinham photo Rebecca Tinham With almost 15 years’ experience, Rebecca joined Keystone’s litigation team in 2015.…
Kelly Tinkler photo Kelly Tinkler Kelly is a dual-qualified barrister and solicitor with more than 20 years’…
Matthew Tom photo Matthew Tom Matthew is an experienced employment lawyer specialising in strategic advice on senior-level…
Paul Toolan photo Paul Toolan Corporate law expert Paul advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and partnership investment…
Rachel Tozer photo Rachel Tozer Consultant solicitor in the employment team. Employment litigation, especially discrimination claims; practical…
Dan Tozer photo Dan Tozer Dan is a technology and data law expert who advises a range…
Terrence Trainor photo Terrence Trainor Terrence advises on international and domestic family law, with a particular focus…
Luke Trigona photo Luke Trigona Luke is a solicitor who assists the Private Individual team on a…
Matthew  Trinder  photo Matthew Trinder Matthew is a highly experienced medical malpractice specialist and healthcare lawyer, with a particular…
Claire Trotel photo Claire Trotel Claire is an experienced Private Client solicitor who specialises in inheritance tax…
Nick Tsatsas photo Nick Tsatsas Nick is an experienced employment lawyer and acts for domestic and international employers, as…
Andrew Tugwell photo Andrew Tugwell Andrew is a dual-qualified senior solicitor and chartered surveyor. He is also…
Garry Turkie photo Garry Turkie Garry is a Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team. He has a…
Alicia Videon photo Alicia Videon Alicia is a corporate finance lawyer with particular experience in real estate,…
Alexandra Von Westernhagen photo Dr Alexandra Von Westernhagen Alexandra is an internationally recognised EU & Competition legal expert with more than 20…
Toby Ward photo Toby Ward Toby is a commercial lawyer who works with businesses in high tech and regulated…
Howard Waterman photo Howard Waterman Howard is an experienced finance lawyer with a diversified practice that includes banks and financial…
Jonathan Watmough photo Jonathan Watmough Jonathan specialises in resolving professional negligence claims and has done so for…
Andrew Watson photo Andrew Watson Andrew is a corporate finance and project development lawyer with a specialisation…
Sarah-Jane Watson photo Sarah-Jane Watson Sarah-Jane specialises in employment law and advises corporate, institutional, and individual clients…
Nick Watson photo Nick Watson Nick is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who acts as in-house…
Tony Watts photo Tony Watts Tony is a true financial services and banking specialist. He has held…
Emma Wayland photo Emma Wayland Emma has 20 years’ experience advising a broad range of employers from…
Nick Weaser photo Nick Weaser Nick is an expert adviser to the music and wider entertainment industry…
Yohanna Weber photo Yohanna Weber Yohanna is a planning and environmental law expert with a focus on infrastructure, conventional…
Rupert Weber photo Rupert Weber Rupert advises on corporate and commercial law and is an expert in transactions involving mergers and…
Jane Wheeler photo Jane Wheeler As an expert in employment law, Jane advises both businesses and senior executives from…
Stewart White photo Stewart White Stewart is a regulatory and commercial lawyer with a Master’s degree in International Law.…
Marc Wilkinson photo Marc Wilkinson Marc is a senior banking, capital markets, structured finance, regulatory and derivatives lawyer whose…
James Wilkson photo Mr James Wilkson James is a highly skilled corporate and commercial lawyer, who routinely advises clients on M&A transactions,…
Richard Williams photo Richard Williams Richard is a specialist gambling, licensing and regulatory lawyer with key expertise…
Tania Williams photo Tania Williams Tania is an experienced technology lawyer, advising both customers and suppliers on a broad…
Dale  Williams photo Dale Williams Dale is a corporate and commercial partner who advises on high-level negotiations and contract drafting for…
Audrey Williams photo Audrey Williams Employment law expert Audrey advises on sensitive HR and recruitment issues, senior executive…
Catherine Williams photo Catherine Williams Catherine is an experienced corporate lawyer who has a particular focus on…
Chris Willison photo Mr Chris Willison Chris works with both lenders and borrowers, advising on all aspects of…
David  Wise photo David Wise David is a property litigation lawyer and Solicitor Advocate with more than 20 years’…
Andrew Wong photo Andrew Wong Andrew is an established top tier rated licensing lawyer and has developed a following…
Jeremy Woodcraft photo Jeremy Woodcraft Jeremy is a solicitor advocate with 20 years’ experience in advising on…
Stephen Woolf photo Stephen Woolf Stephen is a proactive commercial property solicitor who specialises in office, retail,…
Chris Worthington photo Mr Chris Worthington Chris advises property investors, housebuilders, strategic land professionals, property traders and property…
Helen Wyatt photo Helen Wyatt Helen is an experienced employment lawyer with a comprehensive practice that spans all areas…
Deborah Yam photo Deborah Yam Deborah acts for banks, accountancy firms and corporates in relation to all…
Stephen Young photo Stephen Young Stephen is a highly experienced insolvency and restructuring specialist who deals with…
Fraser Younson photo Fraser Younson Fraser is a skilled employment lawyer, with over 35 years’ experience in…
Nadim Zaman photo Nadim Zaman Nadim is an experienced corporate lawyer specialising in equity investments, disposals, and…
Diederik van Lede photo Diederik van Lede Diederik is a corporate and commercial lawyer with vast transactional experience and…
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Tim Addinell photo Tim Addinell Tim is a highly experienced solicitor with approaching 40 years’ expertise in…
Matthew  Anson photo Matthew Anson Matthew is a partner in our corporate team with wide-ranging experience advising private equity…
Marina Barnett photo Marina Barnett Marina is a highly experienced residential property lawyer with over 20 years of expertise…
Joe Bellhouse photo Mr Joe Bellhouse Joe is a Partner in the Construction team specialising in procurement and development of…
Jo Bewley photo Jo Bewley Jo is a commercial property lawyer with over 20 years of experience specialising in…
Stephen Browning photo Mr Stephen Browning Stephen has more than 35 years’ experience of corporate, finance and regulatory work in the…
Jonathan Chibafa photo Jonathan Chibafa Jonathan specialises in internal investigations, financial crime, ESG compliance and supply chain risk…
Linos Choo photo Linos Choo Linos is a lawyer specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration with particular emphasis on shipping, commodities,…
Marcus  Collins photo Marcus Collins Marcus is an IP lawyer of nearly 30 years’ experience with a particular focus…
Robert  Coombe photo Robert Coombe Robert is an experienced commercial property lawyer who specialises in property development work including…
Jonathan Day photo Jonathan Day Jonathan is a well-known family law specialist who represents a wide range of clients…
James Douglass photo James Douglass  James is a highly experienced energy and infrastructure lawyer with a focus on complex,…
Grainne  Fahy photo Grainne Fahy Grainne is a highly experienced divorce and family lawyer who represents married and unmarried medium-to-high-net-worth individuals…
David  Farnell photo David Farnell David is a financial services disputes solicitor with more than 30 years’ experience, both in…
Natasha  Forman photo Natasha Forman Natasha is a highly experienced employment solicitor who acts for both employers and senior…
Olive  Gathoni photo Olive Gathoni Olive is an experienced lawyer who advises on all aspects of family law and…
Patrick Graves photo Patrick Graves Patrick is a corporate lawyer with over 25 years’ experience, with a practice covering…
David  Griffiths  photo Mr David Griffiths With over 35 years’ experience, David advises trustees and employers on workplace pension schemes.…
Spencer Grimshaw photo Spencer Grimshaw Spencer has specialised in commercial property for over 35 years and has a broad…
Gabe  Harley photo Gabe Harley Gabe is a restructuring and insolvency lawyer, with significant experience advising debtors, creditors and…
Mario  Jacovides photo Mario Jacovides Mario has specialised in asset finance and leasing transactions for over 30 years with…
Gemma Lally photo Gemma Lally Gemma is a commercial lawyer with more than 15 years of experience working and…
Heros Leask photo Heros Leask Heros is an experienced transactional lawyer with extensive in-house and private practice…
Eric Lim photo Eric Lim Eric Lim Partner Jurisdiction: England & Wales T: 020 3319 3700 E: eric.lim@keystonelaw.co.uk Eric is…
Gianna Lisiecki photo Gianna Lisiecki Gianna is an experienced family lawyer and trained mediator who advises on all family-related…
Frank  Maher photo Frank Maher Frank is a regulation and insurance lawyer with over 40 years’ experience of advising law firms,…
Hermès  Marangos photo Hermès Marangos Hermès is a highly experienced international disputes lawyer, having litigated, arbitrated or mediated complex…
Stephen Matthews photo Stephen Matthews Stephen is a finance lawyer focussing on frontier and developing markets. He has expertise…
Sue Mawdsley photo Sue Mawdsley Sue is a specialist regulatory lawyer with over 35 years of experience advising law…
Philip McEachen photo Philip McEachen Philip has extensive experience in UK and EU financial services regulation and funds matters,…
Anna McKibbin photo Anna McKibbin Anna is a commercial lawyer with over 25 years’ experience in the communications sector. She has…
Nadia Milligan photo Nadia Milligan Nadia has been advising hospitality asset owners, investors and international brands for over 15 years. An…
Elaine Nolan photo Elaine Nolan Elaine is a restructuring and insolvency partner with an industry-leading specialism in real estate…
Nick Owens photo Nick Owens Nick is an experienced property lawyer and has experience of acting on commercial, residential…
Robert  Peake  photo Robert Peake Robert is an intellectual property lawyer with extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious matters…
Alexis Petrou photo Alexis Petrou Alexis is an experienced commercial marine/trade and offshore lawyer, advising on both contentious and…
Charles Rix photo Charles Rix Charles is an experienced corporate and regulatory adviser with over 28 years’ experience in…
Daniel Rose photo Daniel Rose  Dan is an accomplished corporate and commercial lawyer who has extensive experience in providing strategic legal…
Pav Samothrakis photo Pav Samothrakis Pav is an experienced marine, offshore and energy lawyer who advises offshore contractors and service…
Mirjam Schorr photo Mirjam Schorr Mirjam is an English and German qualified insurance lawyer and litigator with over 20…
Felicity Sergeant photo Felicity Sergeant Felicity is a residential property lawyer predominantly specialising in the country house market but…
Antonia Shield photo Antonia Shield Antonia is a commercial property lawyer with over 25 years of experience focussed particularly…
Trisha Siddique photo Trisha Siddique Trisha is a family solicitor with over 15 years’ experience of advising on all…
Zoe Squibbs photo Zoe Squibbs Zoe is an experienced private property partner who acts for domestic and international high-net-worth individuals on…
David Sutherland photo David Sutherland David is a residential property lawyer with over 20 years of experience in buying…
Emma Thompson photo Emma Thompson Emma is a reputation management lawyer who represents HNW individuals and businesses of all…
David  Thompson photo David Thompson David is a senior family partner with over 25 years’ experience in all aspects…
Jsmes  Tumbridge photo Jsmes Tumbridge James is an intellectual property litigation lawyer with a specialism in data protection, and has litigated…
Charles Waddell photo Charles Waddell Charles is a highly experienced corporate finance lawyer with extensive experience in advising biotech,…
Jonny Williams photo Jonny Williams Jonny is a financial services regulatory lawyer who advises financial institutions, corporates, PE/VC firms,…
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