The ‘exceptional team’ at Keystone Law operates through its distinctive consultancy model, enabling senior lawyers to work remotely as specialists in their field. Key experts within the team include Claire O’Flinn and Susan Apthorp, who are both experienced in matters involving domestic abuse, controlling and coercive behaviour, and allegations of narcissism. Carys Mason’s practice increasingly involves representing intervenors in financial remedy proceedings, especially those concerning complex trust or property structures. Emma Harte, a mediator and trained collaborative lawyer, advises across all family matters, including pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Richard Collins is well-versed in big cases and tough litigation. He is a strong litigator and is well-used to big battles where necessary. He is always on top of the full detail and is extremely responsive to clients. He has an instinctive understanding of the “right” outcome and fights hard to achieve it for his clients.’

  • ‘Hannah Sisk was excellent. Well-prepared, calm and good-humoured so that her client had complete confidence in her abilities and judgment. I would unhesitatingly recommend her to those with matrimonial and financial difficulties.’

  • ‘Carys Mason is fantastic. Keystone has a great number of excellent family lawyers, many of whom are at the top of their game.’

  • ‘Trisha Siddique's level of personal care and attention is unparalleled. Her professionalism and dedication to me and my circumstances was exceptional. It felt like she was truly invested in my case.'

  • ‘Claire O'Flinn goes the extra mile for her clients. Susan Apthorp is a brilliant lawyer and fearless litigator.'

  • ‘Sarah Thompson is a stand-out individual within the team, and has real talent for identifying the hidden details in divorce cases involving public sector employees.’

  • ‘The whole team supported me. I felt like I had the best advisors all in my corner, who were rooting for me and cared about me. I have never felt that from other firms I had used in the past. The service they gave felt very personal.’

Other key lawyers

Susan Apthorp; Claire O'Flinn; Carys Mason; Richard Collins; Carolyn Bottomley; Louisa Guest; Emma Harte; Hannah Cornish; Rahul Rajput; Charlotte Cuevas; Isobel Mundy; Rachel Lemon; Terrence Trainor; Sarah Thompson; Hannah Sisk; Richard Abrahams; Laura Brown; Trisha Siddique; Olive Gathoni