Hugh Murphy > Keystone Law > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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.

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.