Keystone Law‘s dispute resolution team handles a wide range of matters throughout the practice area. The team possesses a wealth of experience, covering an array of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on fraud, shipping, aviation, and financial services disputes. Furthermore, with specialised knowledge across multiple major jurisdictions, the group offers clients expertise in navigating cross-border litigation. The strength of the practice is bedded in its deep bench, with several leading individuals. Alex Ferrari brings notable experience in the aviation, insurance, and energy sectors, with a practice covering various sectors, that encompass both domestic and international disputes. In addition, Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs is continually instructed in large fraud matters, regularly working with both private individuals and family offices. Louise Abbott maintains distinct specialisms in cryptocurrency and asset recovery work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The extensive pool of talented solicitors in multiple fields has proven to be a major strength, which has come very handy for us.’

  • ‘Their extensive expertise in the particular field and their strategic thinking have served us very well. They make themselves available and are willing to clarify issues that may be complex.’

  • ‘Again, we have had outstanding support from Keystone this year. They are responsive, experts in their field, and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘We would like to give a special mention to Alex Ferrari.' 

  • ‘Alex Ferrari was responsive and swift to act on my behalf in a difficult situation.’

  • 'This team has lawyers with great strategic acumen who can be clients' trusted advisers. They are careful to apply significant focus on risk management.'

  • 'Alex Ferrari is one of the best commercial litigators in London. His wide-ranging experience of the London and international legal markets make him a tough adversary and a litigator you would always want on your side. He has 24/7 availability and total commitment to his clients.'

  • 'Nick Scott is truly excellent. A brilliant strategist with all the heft of a magic circle firm.'

  • 'I’ve worked with the team to defend our interests on several occasions. In a world that feels dishonourable, having a team with intellect, integrity and honour to defend us is a blessing.'

  • 'Alex Ferrari – experienced litigator with a good strategic grasp of litigation issues.'

Key clients

  • Pdf-xchange Co Ltd
  • Flutter Entertainment plc & Betfair
  • Power Leisure Bookmakers Limited ("Paddy Power")
  • Hyperion Finance Limited
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Work highlights

Advised Pdf-xchange Co Ltd on a contractual dispute with Digital River GmbH relating to the retention of sales proceeds under a Master Services Agreement.
Represented Flutter Entertainment plc & Betfair in a unique civil claim, arising after the inquest into the death by suicide of a customer of Betfair, part of the Flutter group of companies.
Defended a claim in the Kings Bench Division for the Paddy Power group of companies, part of the Flutter Group, brought by a "Bollywood" actor and filmmaker.

Lawyers

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Other key lawyers

Alex Ferrari; James Healy-Pratt; Louise Abbott; Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs