“Annabel was very helpful and provided us with information in a very complex issue we had. We did a lot of research before we decided to proceed with Keystone Law and the professionalism was a big difference from the beginning and also during our lengthy matter. Thank you Annabel once again.”
- V. Dendrinos , client
“I had a difficult, and complex case, which Annabel handled with sensitivity - several times ‘going the extra mile !’ Recommended by someone not aware of this aspect of English Law, and a critical deadline looming, the case went through many twists and turns which required constant regrouping. Considering the situation she took on, the outcome she managed to get was remarkable. I sincerely appreciate everything she did for me and particularly for her believing in me. She has my thanks for getting an excellent result, and my full endorsement.”
- Ms C L
“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 seasoned litigator and family practitioner with 40 years’ experience in private practice in London.
Annabel is a collaborative practitioner, a trained family mediator, and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She specialises in contentious probate, contesting wills, claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, TOLATA claims, neighbour and boundary disputes, debt recovery, dog bite cases, and pet ownership disputes.
Expertise
Annabel advises on contentious probate matters, including disputes concerning the validity of wills, intestacy, executor conduct, testamentary capacity, and undue influence.
Experience
- Advised on a claim for the long-term partner of a deceased where two homes were kept and no will was made.
- Advised on a dispute for a residuary beneficiary of an estate who was being sidelined by a professional executor.
- Advised on lodging a caveat on behalf of a grandson of the deceased on the basis of lack of capacity and/or undue influence and successfully entering an appearance to a warning.
- Advised on a claim by a sibling against a sister for undue influence and coercion of their late mother.
- Advised an adult child living in Canada to help move forward the administration of the father’s estate in the UK.
Annabel advises on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, acting for spouses, children, and dependants seeking reasonable financial provision from an estate.
Experience
- Advised on a claim for a widower who was married to but separated from the deceased and left no financial provision in her will.
- Advised on claims for infant children whose parent died unexpectedly without making financial provision for them or their mother.
- Advised on a dispute involving siblings in a blended family where the principal estate asset was the home of a second spouse.
- Advised on a claim by an adult child who was financially dependent on a deceased parent.
Annabel advises on disputes relating to property ownership, beneficial interests, and asset protection, including declarations of trust and cohabitation-related claims.
Experience
- Advised on a successful claim concerning a property interest by a former partner, which proceeded to the Court of Appeal.
- Advised on a claim by a party not named on title deeds who had contributed to a property during a long-term relationship.
- Advised on a property dispute involving a former fiancé following the cancellation of a wedding.
Annabel advises homeowners and leaseholders on boundary disputes, nuisance claims, party wall matters, and other neighbour-related conflicts.
Experience
- Advised owners of a property on The Bishops Avenue in a boundary dispute that concluded after a five-day trial with indemnity costs awarded.
- Advised a homeowner suffering nuisance from a neighbouring property.
- Advised leaseholders in a dispute concerning unauthorised building works carried out by a co-leaseholder.
- Advised the owner of a period property regarding breaches of a Party Wall Act award.
- Advised an elderly and vulnerable homeowner affected by noise pollution and antisocial behaviour from a neighbour.
Annabel advises on disputes involving dog ownership, dangerous dog proceedings, and pet-related contractual matters.
Experience
- Advised the owner of a dog involved in a cyclist bite incident and successfully avoided a destruction order.
- Advised on a disputed dog ownership claim in the County Court, successfully defending a claim for the dog’s return.
- Advised purchasers of a pedigree dog who discovered the animal was pregnant following purchase.
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:
- Monro Wright & Wasborough (formerly Monro Pennefather & Co)
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