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.

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‘We work primarily with Geoff Kermeen and have done so for many years. Geoff knows the ins and outs of IOM law and can effectively guide us on complex issues and how those factor into the wider transaction and documents.’
‘Will Margot can be relied upon to get the job done, he is pragmatic as well as accurate.'
‘Responsive and easy to work with. Demonstrates strength and depth of knowledge.'
‘Sally Cranshaw is concise, efficient and keeps parties informed.'
‘Sally Cranshaw is a huge asset. She is highly responsive, super easy to deal with.'
‘I found Hazel Dawson to be responsive and I was pleased with the advice that she gave.’

Key clients

Santander
Jacksons Car Dealership
Panoro Equatorial Guinea
Melford Capital Partners
Clearbell Capital
HSBC
Citibank
OakNorth Bank
Bank of London and The Middle East
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
Secure Trust Bank
Leumi UK Group
M22 Portfolio Property
Z Hotels Garrick House Hotel
Investec Bank Plc and Investec Bank

Work highlights

Advised ING Bank in respect of the extension of a £45m facility in connection with the redevelopment of 100 Gray’s Inn Road.
Assisted Santander in respect of several real estate finance transactions.
Advised Panaro Equatorial Guinea in connection with the amendment and restatement of a loan.