William Margot > Keystone Law > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The ‘seasoned professionals’ at Keystone Law are particularly experienced in handling real estate finance matter son behalf of leading international financial institutions. The team also supports clients in providing bridge and mezzanine financing. Managing director Geoff Kermeen has  considerable experience advising lenders, investors and developers in the UK and European real estate sector. Sally Cranshaw focuses her practice on supporting UK companies on commercial real estate matters being financed through Isle of Man vehicles. Stephen Rodd, William Margot and Hazel Dawson are other key names on the team.

Keystone Law regularly handles handles complex and high value M&A in the Isle of Man, with a particular level of expertise in regard to corporate real estate M&A. Managing director Geoff Kermeen has particular experience in advising lenders and developers in the UK and European commercial real estate sector. Sally Cranshaw focuses on UK commercial real estate financing conducted through Isle of Man bodies. William Margot is experienced in cross border M&A, while Stephen Rodd advises private equity funds on tax-efficient offshore structures. Hazel Dawson is another key name, advising clients in relation to IPOs, reverse takeovers, restructuring and rights issues.

With support from the firm’s litigators and employment lawyers, Keystone Law are able to provide a full-service offering across insurance, pensions and incentives domestically and internationally. Ben Hughes is a ‘technically without challenge’ pensions specialist with extensive experience in occupational and personal pension schemes while also providing legal counsel on major corporate transactions concerning pensions schemes. He is supported by William Margot, who handles various regulatory matters on the Isle of Man and beyond.