Thomson Reuters names eight Keystone Law partners in its Stand-out Lawyers Guide 2026
Andrea James, Andrew Darwin & Anna McKibbin
“I just wanted to write to let you know how grateful I am for the help you gave me during most of the previous 10 months. I think you showed me exceptional presence and were always there for me to answer even tiniest questions, but very often more important ones. Actually it was a privilege knowing you both during this experience.”
- Client, represented during BAcC proceedings
“I want to express my heartfelt thanks to you for the support and representation you have provided me over my FTP case. The way you have dealt with me has been incredibly compassionate and understanding. You are an invaluable ally to any registrant who finds themselves having to answer to a regulator and I can’t express how grateful I am to you for everything you have done for me.”
- A paramedic represented before the HCPC
“I want to thank you for all your professionalism and guidance during this relatively long process. I could not have asked for more. You were always available, listened and provided super support. I am delighted that the matter is resolving.”
- Client, Consultant Surgeon
“You always provided reassurance and sound advice, and I would recommend you and your team without reservation to any of my colleagues if needed.”
- Surgeon represented in NHS Trust proceedings
“The past month you have held my hand and walked me through one of the most critical and painful times in my life. There is not a single point at which you have not risen to whatever was thrown at you, 3am emails reflecting your utter dedication. I have felt so held in the safety of your acumen which, to me as a legal lay person, has often bordered on wizardry. The course of my life changed yesterday because of you. A heartfelt sincere thankyou to you all.”
- Client, Consultant Doctor
“You are a real life / career saver and I’m blessed to have had you as my lawyer for this - undoubtedly you were the difference.”
- Client, Consultant Surgeon
“Your compassion, professionalism, and steady presence have made a meaningful difference, and I’m truly grateful for how you’ve handled everything with both care and clarity.”
- Client, Consultant doctor
“I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your invaluable support, guidance, and the time you have so generously devoted to helping me. From the very beginning, your professionalism, dedication, and kindness have made an incredible difference, and I feel truly fortunate to have had you by my side. Your expertise, combined with your reassuring and compassionate approach, has been a source of immense comfort during this challenging time. Knowing that I could rely on your insight and unwavering support made all the difference, and I cannot thank you enough for the care and diligence with which you have handled everything.”
- A paramedic represented before the HCPC
Anne Marie is an experienced partner specialising in healthcare regulation and fitness to practise cases, with significant experience in acting for healthcare and other regulators in respect of professional disciplinary investigations, including on behalf of the Health and Care Professions Council, the General Dental Council, the General Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the General Pharmaceutical Council, the Teacher Regulation Agency, and the General Chiropractic Council.
Anne Marie also has particular expertise in acting on regulatory cases both in the First-tier Tribunal and the High Court, as well as advising and supporting clients in relation to inquest proceedings, CQC enforcement, safeguarding and a variety of other regulatory issues.
In addition, Anne Marie has niche expertise in healthcare contractual disputes and performers list cases, including advising in respect of the performance management of healthcare professionals, commercial contracts, and NHS dispute resolution proceedings. Anne Marie has also represented student professionals in university fitness to practise investigations and qualified professionals in local-level processes including MHPS (Maintaining High Professional Standards in the Modern NHS) and employer disciplinary proceedings.
Anne Marie advises on complex professional disciplinary matters, representing healthcare professionals and regulators in investigations, fitness to practise cases, inquests, and safeguarding issues across a wide range of clinical contexts.
Experience
Anne Marie specialises in legal issues across the healthcare sector, including Care Quality Commission enforcement, safeguarding reviews, fitness to practise investigations, healthcare contractual disputes, and public law challenges involving medical professionals and organisations.
Experience
Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.
Member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
Member of the Dental Law and Ethics Forum
Anne Marie qualified as a solicitor in 2009. Prior to joining Keystone Law in May 2023, she worked at the following firms: