About
Keystone Law is a pioneering law firm, driven by the belief that the traditional model needed to evolve. By designing a firm that puts clients first, we created something fundamentally different and dynamic, giving top-tier lawyers the freedom, tools and support to deliver an exceptional service. Our unique structure allows experienced lawyers to work more flexibly and efficiently by using cutting-edge proprietary technology so they can focus on what really matters: their clients. By removing unnecessary overheads and bureaucracy, our lawyers can build closer, more collaborative relationships. Keystone is home to over 450 experienced partners across 24 sectors and more than 25 areas of specialisms, and our clients benefit from direct access to senior legal talent. From fast-growing start-ups to multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals, our lawyers provide legal advice that’s commercially sharp, tailored to clients’ needs and grounded in genuine understanding to resolve matters quickly and efficiently. - Types of work undertaken Keystone Law undertakes a wide range of high-value and complex legal work across multiple practice areas and sectors. The corporate and commercial team advises on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, joint ventures, reorganisations, and the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts for businesses at all stages of development. The dispute resolution team manages litigation, arbitration, and mediation, representing clients in a broad range of contentious matters and helping them achieve strategic and cost‑effective outcomes. The firm’s employment and immigration lawyers advise employers and individuals on workforce matters, compliance, workplace investigations, and mobility issues. Keystone’s real estate team handles commercial, residential, and development‑related work, acting for developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and lenders. Specialist expertise is also available in intellectual property, technology, data protection, privacy, regulatory compliance, banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, family law, private client and tax, media and reputation management. Across these areas, Keystone’s sector knowledge and flexible model enable the firm to provide tailored, commercially focused advice aligned with each client’s specific industry context and strategic objectives. Other offices: Bristol, Douglas (Isle of Man), London, Newcastle, Manchester, Manchester, Leeds Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Sunshine Coast and Perth ### Staffing Figures - 450 Number of UK partners
Office locations
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Belfast KEYSTONE LAW Ground Floor, Aisling House 50 Stranmillis Embankment BT9 5FL Northern Ireland
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Edward Judge
Edward is a highly experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyer advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters. He is seasoned in the representation of diverse clients, insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and distressed companies, as well as bankrupts and their families, with standout expertise handling large-scale, complex disputes. · Restructuring & Insolvency
Gearalt Fahy
Gearalt is an employment partner with over 25 years’ experience in helping employers navigate complex workforce challenges with clarity, confidence and foresight. He partners with Boards, HR Directors and senior leadership teams to anticipate risk, resolve issues before they escalate and protect business-critical interests. He acts almost exclusively for corporate clients from PLCs, mid-tier corporates and ambitious SMEs. He uses his significant experience of advising on the employer side to successfully advise senior executives on a range of issues from negotiated exits to enforcement of post termination restrictions. His clients’ span multiple sectors including infrastructure, construction, charities and professional services, with additional experience in energy, engineering and manufacturing. · Employment
Scott Keown
Scott has over 20 years’ experience handling high-value, strategically important real estate transactions for institutional and private clientele. He has an established track record advising property funds, developers and lenders on the acquisition, development, leasing and asset management of investment-grade stock in the office, industrial, retail and residential sectors. Scott’s practice is now primarily focussed on investment and asset management mandates in the high-value office sector, where he has vast experience advising landlords, tenants and operators. Scott regularly supports businesses in the professional and financial services sectors on their HQ acquisitions and major office relocation projects. Additionally, Scott has excellent credentials acting for investors, funders and developers in relation to their residential real estate assets. · Real Estate
Tanya Shillingford
Tanya is a corporate partner with significant experience advising UK and international corporates and individuals in relation to mergers, acquisitions, and disposals. Alongside her transactional M&A practice, Tanya advises on a broad range of corporate matters, including joint ventures, shareholders’ arrangements, and group reorganisations. She also advises on the design of corporate structures such as Family Investment Companies. She has specialist experience with LLPs, advising on LLP structures and agreements, conversions to LLP status, and transactions involving LLPs. She supports clients with the establishment and structuring of Employee Ownership Trusts. Tanya also advises on a broad range of commercial contracts. She advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on corporate governance and constitutional issues. Tanya’s clients include SMEs, owner-managed businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. Throughout her career, Tanya has advised clients across a broad range of sectors, including hospitality, media, technology, and professional services. · Corporate / M&A