Thomson Reuters names eight Keystone Law partners in its Stand-out Lawyers Guide 2026
Andrea James, Andrew Darwin & Anna McKibbin
“Annabel Clark was outstanding. Annabel was responsive, proactive, respectful to my mother and above all totally professional. She was calm and sensible in her dealings with a rude and aggressive lawyer on the other side. Thanks to Annabel’s advice we were able to achieve our objective and conclude the matter with a court approved settlement following mediation. ”
- Emjay, client
“Thank you, 100 times, for your patience and guidance through this long process.”
- PW, client
“Your good heart for me in all this has shone. I am so very grateful.”
- LB, client
“Having your endless support has given me confidence and I cannot ever thank you enough for all your guidance and support – greatly appreciated.”
- LH, client
“Thank you so very much Annabel for all your advice, patience and understanding. You really have been astounding. When we have been down you always made us feel so much better with your positive outlook.”
- Mr DT, client
“Annabel is so very positive and supportive. Every time we were at a low ebb she always made us feel confident, encouraged and happier. Her succinct knowledge, professional and friendly work ethic was very much admired and respected by us.”
- Anne Williams, client
“Annabel is clearly one of the very best at what she does. Experienced and tenacious in managing tricky situations, she also displays compassion with her clients. I can highly recommend.”
- Conrad Curtis, client
“Annabel has been absolutely incredible. She is highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and constantly responsive, regularly checking in throughout the process. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.”
- Diana Tooley, client
“I engaged Annabel Clark at Keystone Law to support and advise me on a deeply personal, emotional and difficult legal matter. Her professionalism, knowledge, management and representation of my case was exemplary. Annabel's confidence, compassion and friendly work ethic also helped me considerably at those times when it was much needed. I cannot thank Annabel enough and am so very grateful that she was my Lawyer.”
- K. Lundy, client
“If Annabel has your back you feel like you have a whole army behind you.”
- E. Seal, client
“One of the best litigation solicitors I have ever come across.”
- A. Schofield, expert
“Having just achieved a settlement to a bruising contract dispute over a residential house sale some 3 years ago, I can confirm that being involved as a private individual in a legal dispute is as miserable, expensive and frustrating as anticipated. The only ray of light in this dark episode was selecting and working with Annabel. She is not only breathtakingly competent, knowledgeable and efficient but has an array of qualities less expected in a high-calibre lawyer; flexibility, creativity and a refreshing and well-timed sense of humour. I cannot recommend her more highly.”
- C. Kirchner, client
“Your prompt support and pertinent advice gave me confidence during these critical negotiations.”
- B. Banerji, client
“You have always shown great professionalism, but more than that you have shown us genuine concern, compassion and empathy for our situation and that was so important to us.”
- M. Pimm, client
“The service I received was brilliant. Annabel was extremely clear with her explanations, kept me updated with any developments and always got back to me as soon as possible. Her warm and friendly demeanour and efficient working made what could have been an unpleasant process much easier for me.”
- C. Farthing, client
Annabel is a very experienced litigator and family practitioner dealing with dispute resolution cases across a wide range of areas for almost 40 years. Now specialising in contested probate, trust and estate disputes, 1975 Inheritance Act claims, and validity of wills, she acts predominantly for individuals and families in times of crisis.
Annabel is a collaborative practitioner, a trained family mediator, and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, which gives her the tools and specialised skill set needed to successfully resolve a wide range of disputes. These include neighbour disputes (boundary, party wall etc.), debts, breach of contract claims, landlord and tenant disputes, as well as family disputes (including contested probates and Inheritance Act claims).
Earlier in her career, she was on the Personal Injury Panel for The Law Society, successfully settling many claims, particularly for motorcyclists. More recently, she has successfully resolved several dog bite cases and also “custody” disputes over pets.
Annabel advises on prenuptial agreements, cohabitation, and trust deeds, and resolves disputes involving families, estates, partners, and neighbours.
Experience
Annabel handles complex probate disputes, including advising on contested wills, 1975 Inheritance Act claims, and Court of Protection matters.
Experience
Annabel advises on residential property disputes, including landlord and tenant issues, breaches of covenant, nuisance, boundary and neighbour conflicts, and matters under the Party Wall Act.
Experience
Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.
Annabel qualified as a solicitor in 1986. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2018, she worked at the following firm from articled clerk to senior partner: