Close Accessibility Search Professional Practices Partnership is the preferred entity for organisations that provide professional services in the United Kingdom. Structured in the right way, partnership can be an efficient, flexible and robust vehicle. Lawyers who specialise in professional practices can help firms benefit from these advantages and prosper long into the future Keystone has substantial experience in advising professional practices and individuals across a broad spectrum of services including formation and incorporation, restructuring, merger and acquisition, risk, regulation and litigation. Our team of professional practice lawyers understand the issues and challenges that firms face in establishing the most efficient, compliant and versatile structure for their businesses. We recognise the importance of balancing risk with flexibility and implementing this in sensible and workable agreements. We can help practices through the processes of merger and demerger or conversion to LLP status, as well as drafting all the necessary documentation, including guidance papers for circulation to partners. We are also experienced in acting for both firms and partners in dispute resolution, whether by negotiation, mediation, arbitration or conventional litigation. We frequently encounter issues relating to retirement, expulsion, de-equitisation, succession, dissolution, insolvency and the enforcement of restrictive covenants. Our lawyers regularly act for practices and individuals on matters relating to professional misconduct, risk management and how to respond to regulatory complaints. They are well-placed to provide training on work management systems, complaints handling and risk avoidance. Our client base comprises solicitors, accountants, architects, dentists, doctors, investment managers, patent attorneys and surveyors. For further information or to discuss a matter please telephone 020 3319 3700 or click here to email us. To receive our monthly email newsletter, please click here. Back to search Expertise Experience Team Alternative Business Structures (ABSs) Mergers and acquisitions Restructures LLPs and Limited Partnerships Disputes and litigation Employment issues Solvency and restructuring Risk management Regulatory issues View all Sectors About us Lawyers News Keynotes Awards Contact Us Join us Investor Relations Sitemap Search Legal Notices Cookies policy Privacy Policy Pricing Complaints Terms of Engagement Terms of Engagement (IOM) Terms of Engagement (NI) Additional Terms of Purchase Modern Slavery Transparency Statement Your choice regarding cookies on this site Clicking the Accept All button means you are accepting analytics and third-party cookies (check the full list). We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience. To control which cookies are set, click Settings. Accept All Settings