Keystone Law‘s commercial practice combines the strengths of dedicated transactional advocates with finance and property experts to provide holistic counsel on complex M&A and other corporate transactions. Geoff Kermeen advises on financial regulation amid major international commercial real estate acquisitions, Stephen Rodd is the practice’s tax and VAT specialist, and Sally Cranshaw provides Isle of Man counsel in significant global M&A and English law document reviews. William Margot is an expert regarding regulated entities for both lenders and purchasers, and Hazel Dawson provides general island-based commercial law counsel.
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- 'Keystone is incredibly flexible in its approach, able to call upon other legal specialists when required, which is particularly helpful to my business.'
Key clients
- Project Anchor Property Limited
- Hereford Prop Co Limited
- Gressett Limited
- Melford Capital
- PMP Europe LP
- Abu Dhabi Al Islami UK
- Hadley Blackwall Yard Property Limited
- Blue Heaven Holdings Limited
- Coutts & Company
Work highlights
Provided Melford Capital with Isle of Man legal advice pertaining to a number of cross-jurisdictional UK commercial real estate acquisitions, (re-)financings, lettings and disposals.
Gave Isle of Man legal advice and legal opinions to Project Anchor Property Limited in connection with the acquisition by an IoM private equity SPV of the ground rents of three UK hotels from Lloyds Pension Fund.
Provided Isle of Man corporate assistance and advice to Gresset Limited in respect of the sale by an Isle of Man private equity SPV of the Premier Inn hotel in Liverpool to a not-for-profit organisation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Other key lawyers
Geoff Kermeen; Stephen Rodd; Sally Cranshaw; Will Margot; Hazel Dawson