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Keystone Law

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Drawing upon an innovative mindset that in many ways mirrors the entrepreneurial nature of venture capital start-ups, the alternative business model utilised by Keystone Law ensures that clients receive a ‘highly pragmatic and commercial’ service throughout the funding continuum. The ’fabulous’ Dee Sian  is ‘incredibly diligent’ and is particularly accomplished at advising funds on EIS and VCT investments, including within the technology, leisure and retail sectors. The ’exceptional’ Charles Frank  has an investee focus to his practice, advising companies seeking funding, as well as on M&A processes with regard to an exit strategy.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Great, very active and approachable team.'
  • 'Due to the way Keystone is structured it feels like each lawyer acts like an entrepreneur and has the same mindset when it comes to making sure the firm is constantly innovating.'
  • 'Dee Sian is fabulous - incredibly diligent, proactive and commercial.'
  • 'Charles Frank was quite outstanding - provided an excellent service which delivered very good value for money, purely because of the efficiency with which he dealt with all issues.'

Key clients

  • True Capital Limited
  • Datamaran Limited
  • Vertical Future Limited
  • Root Capital LLP
  • Invma Limited
  • Myzone Holdings Limited
  • 777 Partners LLC
  • Kelp Industries Ltd (trading as Kelpi)
  • ToucanBox

Work highlights

  • Advised Datamaran on its successful $13.3m Series B funding round led by Fortive Corporation and supported by American Electric Power.
  • Advising Vertical Future Limited on its £21m Series A fundraising.
  • Advising 777 Partners in relation to its investment into United Star Group.

Other key lawyers

Dee Sian, Catherine Williams, Nadim Zaman, Jeremy Davis, Winston Penhall, Simon Holden, Charles Frank