Keystone Law appoints 18 partners across multiple practice areas

Keystone Law, together with a range of firms that supplied the new partners, completed a series of partner appointments: hires were drawn from Reed Smith, DLA Piper, Stephenson Harwood, Bristows, Cole Khan Solicitors, Stephens Scown, Cadwalader, Van Bael & Bellis, The Air Law Firm (formerly led by its founder), Carter Thomas, Booth Law, Richard Max & Co, Hogan Lovells, Marriott Harrison and Blake Morgan, whose prior practices advised clients including leasing companies, banks, private equity investors, airlines, technology companies, retailers, universities, developers, funders, high-net-worth individuals and public bodies. The transaction: Keystone Law has announced the appointment of 18 partners to strengthen its IP, Corporate, Employment, Technology, Commercial Property, Commercial, Aviation, Immigration, Planning, Banking & Finance and Property Litigation teams. The firm stated these appointments bring deep sector knowledge and wide transactional and advisory experience across domestic and cross-border mandates. James Knight, Founder and CEO of Keystone Law, said: "We are thrilled to welcome such a talented group of partners across our IP, Corporate, Employment, Technology, Commercial Property, Commercial, Aviation, Immigration, Planning, Banking & Finance, and Property Litigation teams. Their extensive experience and deep sector knowledge will further strengthen our capabilities and enhance the service we provide to our clients." Keystone Law represented a broad client base across industry sectors seeking advice in IP, corporate, employment, technology, commercial property, commercial, aviation, immigration, planning, banking & finance and property litigation with a team composed by: Christopher Jackson (Partner, Aviation), Patricia Collis (Partner, IP), Andrew Myers (Partner, Property Litigation), Matt Dennis (Partner, Corporate), Mike Cain (Partner, Employment), Peter Cooper (Partner, Commercial Property), Alex Pritchard (Partner, Corporate), Reign Lee (Partner, Technology), Thibaut D’hulst (Partner, Technology), Aoife O’Sullivan (Partner, Aviation), Nichola Carter (Partner, Immigration), George Booth (Partner, Corporate), Richard Max (Partner, Planning), David Warman (Partner, Planning), Laurie Hammond (Partner, Banking & Finance), Gerry Kennedy (Partner, Commercial & IP), Joshua Hartle (Partner, Banking & Finance) and Thomas Djan-Krofa (Partner, Property Litigation). Reed Smith represented leasing companies, banks, private equity investors, airlines and other aviation businesses with a team composed by: Christopher Jackson (former Partner, Aviation; asset finance specialist in aircraft and engine leasing, structured finance and sales finance). DLA Piper represented clients across technology, telecommunications, retail, sports, food and beverage and education with a team composed by: Patricia Collis (former Partner, IP; brand protection and trade mark/design portfolio specialist). Stephenson Harwood represented commercial property clients in complex dispute work with a team composed by: Andrew Myers (former Partner and Head of Property Litigation; specialist in dilapidations, forfeiture, insolvency-related landlord and tenant disputes and professional negligence in the property context). Bristows represented corporate and transactional clients with a team composed by: Matt Dennis (former Partner; specialist in domestic and international M&A, equity financings, venture capital and joint ventures). Cole Khan Solicitors represented senior executives and employers in contentious employment matters with a team composed by: Mike Cain (former Partner; employment litigator experienced in senior exits, termination disputes, discrimination claims and collective disputes). Stephens Scown represented landowners, developers and funders in renewable energy and infrastructure projects with a team composed by: Peter Cooper (former Partner; commercial property specialist focused on solar PV, onshore wind, battery storage, EV charging and related project lifecycle work). Cadwalader represented private equity funds, institutional investors and sponsors with a team composed by: Alex Pritchard (former Counsel; specialist in international M&A, private equity, venture capital and joint ventures). Van Bael & Bellis represented leading technology companies, global brands, investment funds and online marketplaces with a team composed by: Reign Lee (former Solicitor and Head of Strategy; digital regulation and compliance specialist) and Thibaut D’hulst (former counsel; EU data and digital regulation specialist with experience in AI, IP, pharma and competition law). The Air Law Firm represented ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporations, aircraft operators, financiers, lessors, manufacturers and private owners with a team composed by: Aoife O’Sullivan (founder of The Air Law Firm and aviation partner; expertise in aircraft acquisition, sale, financing and regulatory compliance; Chair of the British Business and General Aviation Association). Carter Thomas represented multinational corporations, Russell Group universities, independent schools and colleges, high-net-worth individuals, international families and public figures with a team composed by: Nichola Carter (founder of Carter Thomas and immigration specialist; widely recognised authority on UK immigration law). Booth Law represented multinational corporates, governments, junior energy companies and startups in the energy and infrastructure sectors with a team composed by: George Booth (founder of Booth Law; international corporate and projects lawyer specialising in energy and infrastructure transactional and advisory matters). Richard Max & Co represented developers, local authorities and other stakeholders in planning, compulsory purchase and highways matters with a team composed by: Richard Max (founder, planning specialist) and David Warman (former Partner at Richard Max & Co; planning and compulsory purchase adviser). Hogan Lovells (prior senior employer) and related trade and commodity finance practices represented global financial institutions and corporates in trade, commodity and debt finance with a team composed by: Laurie Hammond (former Partner at Hogan Lovells; dual-qualified banking and finance lawyer specialising in trade and commodity finance). Ascend Advanced Therapies (in-house) was served by a legal function covering biotechnology and life sciences commercial and IP matters with a team composed by: Gerry Kennedy (former General Counsel at Ascend Advanced Therapies; commercial and IP specialist in the life sciences sector). Marriott Harrison represented lenders, funds, sponsors and corporates in secured and unsecured debt finance transactions with a team composed by: Joshua Hartle (former Senior Associate; specialist in real estate finance, leveraged/acquisition finance, asset-based lending and venture debt). Blake Morgan represented landlords, tenants and property owners in dispute resolution with a team composed by: Thomas Djan-Krofa (former Solicitor; property dispute resolution specialist handling landlord and tenant issues for commercial and residential clients).

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