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
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; Nick Scott