Keystone Law

29/05/2026

Congratulations to our IP partners Simon Chalkley, James Tumbridge and Fiona Nicolson on being recognised in the IAM Patent 1000 2026!
The guide identifies the world’s leading patent professionals and firms, recognising those delivering exceptional work across the sector. Read more about it and their practices here: https://ow.ly/osu950Z5Eku

29/05/2026

With the launch of the Fair Work Agency, our Employment specialist Marie van der Zyl OBE explains what it means for employers and how it marks a significant shift, bringing multiple enforcement powers under one body and enabling a more coordinated approach to investigating compliance across areas such as pay, working conditions, and employee rights. Read her article here: https://ow.ly/Qiyo50Z56oj

28/05/2026

Most high-value debts aren’t lost because they can’t be recovered, they’re lost because of poor timing and strategy. In this Keynote, Commercial litigator Ben Crowley explains why early action and the right pressure are critical to securing a commercial outcome. Read it here:
https://ow.ly/48mK50Z55vz

28/05/2026

In the second Keynote of a four-part-series, our Professional Discipline expert Hannah Pilkington explains what happens after an initial SRA investigation, including how decisions are made, what sanctions may follow, and how to challenge or mitigate the outcome. Read it here:
https://ow.ly/9cFb50Z55sB

27/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Employment partner Gearalt Fahy, Corporate partner Tanya Shillingford, Commercial Property partners Emma Cracknell and Oliver Ray, Marine partner Hannah Cash, Family partners Laura Hughes and Elizabeth Simos, and Commercial partner Ben Hargraves to Keystone! Read more about their practices here: https://ow.ly/Un1n50Z4K6H

27/05/2026

Do golden shares really protect control? Our Corporate partner Jaan Larner examines how golden shares operate, why their effectiveness has been challenged over time, and why their power can often be more symbolic than real. Read his Keynote here: https://ow.ly/C3U050Z4CxX

26/05/2026

Our Family lawyers Grainne Fahy and Yasmin Khan-Gunns set out why effective preparation in family proceedings means narrowing the issues: what’s agreed, what truly matters, and what actually needs a court decision. Read their article here:

https://keystonelaw.com/keynotes/preparing-for-family-proceedings-narrowing-the-dispute/

26/05/2026

Why do growing premium brands lose control of their distribution and what can be done about it?

In this Keynote, Competition partner Alexandra von Westernhagen and Commercial partner Carolyn Bane explore how distribution leakage can undermine pricing, margins, and brand positioning, particularly as businesses scale across channels. Read more here: https://ow.ly/7wr850Z3c5R

22/05/2026

We are pleased to announce Commercial partner Ben Hargraves has joined Keystone! Ben is a commercial and finance lawyer with extensive international experience advising on complex cross-border transactions. Read more about him here: https://ow.ly/MBGk50Z382h

21/05/2026

We will be taking part in the 22nd annual London Legal Walk 🚶‍➡️ on 9 June, raising vital funds for free legal advice agencies across London and the South East. If you would like to find out more or donate, click here:

Since 2005, the London Legal Walk has been bringing together the legal community to support free legal advice charities on the frontline. By stepping u…