Keystone Law contains multiple highly experienced charity practitioners, and is able to support clients on both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Faith-based charities are a particular area of strength for the team, with co-lead Kelly Sayers a notable expert in this area. Roger Meakin is the second co-lead of the team, and has more than 30 years' experience in charity law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly flexible, as much expertise as you need at the level you need. Smooth systems.’
- ‘Practical solutions to complex problems. Easy to talk to. Robert Meakin's calm, measured approach, evident expertise in his subject area and wry sense of humour endears him to clients. ’
- ‘What makes them unique is their approachability. Their expertise and easy to understand, jargon free advice.’
- ‘ Kelly is professional, timely and very hardworking.’
- ‘Kelly Sayers stands out for her calm, pragmatic, and highly commercial approach to employment law. She combines deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of the practical and reputational considerations facing her clients—particularly those in the charity sector.’
- ‘The employment team at Keystone Law is composed of highly experienced solicitors who offer clients direct access to senior-level expertise without the layers typical of traditional firms. The team is responsive, commercially astute, and focused on delivering clear, pragmatic advice.’
- ‘The team at Keystone is varied and has provided for all our needs. They are thoughtful and deliver on their promises. We would have no hesitation in recommending them.’
- ‘Kelly Sayers is just brilliant. I have found her to be insightful, pragmatic, completely reliably and utterly full of integrity. She has sound knowledge of the relevant law. ’
Key clients
- Fundamental Freedom Ltd
- Evan Miyazono
- Wright's Clock Land
- Bulmer Brick & Tile Company Limited (The)
- CP Plus Limited
- Association Of Church Accountants And Treasurers Corporate Trustee Limited
- Colnaghi UK Ltd
- College of Paramedics
Work highlights
Overseeing an appeal for the client to the Charity Tribunal against the refusal to register them as a charity
Incorporating a charity and registering it at the Charity Commission and HMRC
Registering a new charity at the Charity Commission
Practice head
Kelly Sayers; Robert Meakin
Other key lawyers
Sarah-Jane Watson