Hazel Dawson > Keystone Law > Douglas, Isle Of Man > Lawyer Profile

Keystone Law
THE OLD COURTHOUSE
ATHOL STREET
DOUGLAS
IM1 1JD
Isle Of Man
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Work Department

Corporate/ Commercial

Position

Hazel is a corporate and commercial lawyer who advises Isle of Man companies listed on the AIM, LSE Main Market, NEX Exchange and TISE capital markets in relation to IPOs, reverse takeover, restructuring and rights issues. As part of her varied practice she also provides corporate advice on complex Isle of Man company law issues and commercial advice to clients in relation to a wide variety of transactional work. Other areas of expertise include acquisition and asset finance, corporate banking and finance, business and asset sales, and joint venture arrangements.

Hazel also advises on regulatory and compliance issues, offering expert advice to clients on their legal obligations under the Island’s financial services legislation.

She is also an accredited Data Protection Practitioner, and often advises on data protection and GDPR, with a focus on corporate matters and contractual obligations with third-party service providers.

Career

2019 Keystone Law | Consultant Solicitor
2016 – 2019 DQ Advocates | Senior Associate
2011 – 2016 Adelphi Legal Solutions Ltd | Associate
2008 – 2011 Chan Law LLC | Assistant
2008 Qualified as a solicitor

Lawyer Rankings

Isle of Man > Banking, finance and capital markets

(Next Generation Partners)

Hazel DawsonKeystone Law

Keystone Law’s full-service team is renowned for its real estate finance knowledge, acting for banks, lenders, and funds on significant acquisitions and developments. The team also engages with sales, mergers, and restructurings of local businesses. Manx Advocate Geoff Kermeen specialises in corporate real estate transactions, often involving sizeable UK assets, and Sally Cranshaw handles a steady stream of work relating to commercial real estate and the utilisation of Isle of Man investment vehicles. Hazel Dawson advises listed clients on a variety of commercial issues, and William Margot supports the firm’s M&A work, advising on international transactions for sellers and purchasers.

Isle of Man > Corporate and commercial

Complex M&A deals and corporate real estate transactions are both mainstays of Keystone Law‘s commercial practice. Geoff Kermeen has advised on a litany of matters relating to high-value commercial property assets on behalf of blue-chip clients, while Sally Cranshaw assists with commercial real estate financings through Isle of Man investment vehicles. William Margot strengthens the firm’s M&A and regulatory capabilities, whereas Stephen Rodd has expertise in tax and VAT offshore structures. Hazel Dawson advises listed companies on IPOs, reverse takeovers, restructurings, and rights issuances.