Corporate law expert Paul advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and partnership investment vehicles, joint ventures, and distressed mergers and acquisitions. He also advises on regulatory issues relating to the financial services sector.
As a corporate lawyer, Paul’s practice is sector-agnostic, but he does have industry-specific experience in the following fields:
media, including film, television, music, radio and theatre;
advising family offices;
food & beverage brands.
Paul also advises on various corporate real estate matters, including finance, and acts for a number of developers and investors.
Expertise
Paul advises developers, lenders, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing of commercial and residential projects across the UK, with a focus on value creation through strategic structuring.
Experience
Acted for a developer on the acquisition of a commercial premises in Buckinghamshire for conversion into residential units.
Acted for the mezzanine finance provider on an acquisition of commercial real estate in Kent.
Acted for a developer on the acquisition of commercial real estate in Essex.
Advised investors on joint venture documentation for a significant development in London.
Paul advises across the media and entertainment spectrum, from television, music, radio, and animation through to theatre. His work includes corporate, IP, investment, and regulatory matters.
Experience
Advised the producer of an award-winning TV drama series on an equity investment by Channel 4.
Advised a large independent music publisher on its acquisitions of portfolios of music rights.
Advised a network of commercial radio stations operating nationally known brands.
Advised two well-known animation companies behind several successful and award-winning productions.
Advised a well-known theatre company on a number of corporate and corporate finance matters.
Paul supports high-net-worth families and their offices with legal advice across investment strategy, structuring, and succession planning.
Experience
Advised on corporate structuring across family-owned businesses to complement multi-generational estate planning.
Advised on issues across a portfolio of private equity investments.
Advised on the implementation of tax-efficient structures for investment purposes.
Advised upon debt and security arrangements across family portfolio assets.
Advised on participation in bespoke investment opportunities.
Paul advises founders and global brands in the food and beverage sector, guiding them through growth, investment rounds, commercial strategy, and high-value exits in consumer-facing businesses.
Experience
Advised the founders on the establishment, growth and ultimate exit from a market-leading organic children’s food brand.
Advised the founders on the exit from a high-end tea brand.
Advised the founders of a savoury snack brand on establishment and growth through various rounds of equity fund raising.
Advised an international food brand on various commercial issues.
Advised a beverage brand on various corporate matters.
Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.
Recognition
Recognised in The Legal 500 for Corporate and Commercial 2015, 2018, 2021
“Paul Toolan is recommended for TMT M&A and private equity backed deals.”
The Legal 500 2021
Paul qualified as a solicitor in 2000. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2022, he worked at the following firms:
