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Skylar McKeith

Posted on: December 12th, 2024 by Natasha Cox

I joined Lawrence Stephens in January 2025 as Head of Immigration,  bringing with me a wealth of experience in immigration law. I completed the Legal Practice Course with Distinction at the University of Westminster, a Master’s degree in Legal Practice at Nottingham Trent University and hold an LLB (Hons) from BPP Law School.

Alongside my studies, I gained valuable experience through pro-bono work at the Camden Community Law Centre. I also had the opportunity to work for a Congressman at the United States House of Representatives and tutored Law to LPC students, which further developed my legal expertise.

At Lawrence Stephens, I specialise in immigration law and provide strategic advice to both corporate and private clients, representing high-net-worth individuals, high-profile professionals, and businesses. My work involves preparing a wide range of immigration applications, including sponsor licences, Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility route visas, Global Talent visas, family visas, indefinite leave to remain, and British citizenship applications.

I am an active member of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association and frequently contribute to media discussions, having appeared on platforms such as GB News, FOX, and Talk Radio. My articles are regularly featured in publications like American in Britain magazine, The Expatriate’s Guide to the UK, and Legal Cheek. I also featured on the Legally Speaking Podcast to discuss my legal journey.

Experience highlights

  • Secured a Global Talent visa for an Emmy Award-winning American actor.
  • Represented an American real estate construction company in securing sponsor licences and Skilled Worker visas, enabling the relocation of staff to the UK.
  • Successfully obtained Skilled Worker visas for employees of a renowned art gallery.
  • Secured a sponsor licence for a professional women’s football club, enabling the recruitment of international talent.
  • Facilitated the approval of Adult Dependant Relative visa applications for a couple from Myanmar

Awards and accreditations

  • Special Services to the Council Award – Immigration and Nationality Law Section, State Bar of Texas (2024) 
  • Speaker at the Texas Bar Association International Law Section Webinar (2023)
  • Volunteer Board Member – US non-profit organisation (2020–present)
  • Volunteer Lawyer – DLA Piper’s Project Ukraine (2022)

Andrew Park

Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox

I qualified in 1985 and became a Partner at Kosky Seal two years later.  The firm was integrated into Lawrence Stephens in 2007.

My practice encompasses commercial and residential property, landlord and tenant and employment law.  I have hands-on commercial experience guiding start-ups and small owner managed businesses.

I live in West London.  I am possibly the world’s worst saxophonist.

 

Anne Wright

Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox

I am a specialist Construction and Engineering lawyer providing project advice on construction and planning law aspects of commercial real estate and infrastructure funding and development.

After qualifying in 1982 and having worked at a number of Magic Circle firms, I joined Lawrence Stephens in December 2006 to establish the firm’s Construction department. My experience spans residential and commercial developments, construction, infrastructure and health projects, PFI and Public Private Partnership projects. I also advise extensively from procurement and tendering, through to the negotiation and settlement of the project documentation.

Notwithstanding many work commitments, I give presentations, lectures and broadcasts on topical areas of law and practice. I am an occasional lecturer at King’s College London’s Construction and Arbitration MSc course and also act as dissertation tutor. I have published a number of articles on Project Finance and PFI law and and have a chapter in the King’s College London and LCIA’s book.

I am married and live in London and Somerset. I enjoy horse racing, skiing and the opera.

Experience highlights 

  • Advising on and preparing construction documentation for office, commercial and retail refurbishments and fit outs in the UK using a variety of construction procurement options acting for Epic UK
  • Preparing construction and engineering documentation and procurement options for the development of a private hospital and road infrastructure acting for the hospital owners Kent Institute of Medicine and Surgery (KIMS)
  • Acting for banks and other financial institutions on project funding and development financing
  • Acting for Enterprise Investment Scheme Companies in connection with their construction and development investments
  • Advice on construction disputes and on strategies for settlement for a number of developers, contractors, professional consultants and funders

David Seal

Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox

I qualified in 1982 and with partner David Kosky set up my own firm, Kosky Seal, four years later.

I specialise in all aspects of property law including secured lending, development and investment. I act primarily for property traders and high net worth individuals.

I am married with three children and live in North London. I am a keen runner and play football and tennis regularly. I also enjoy travelling (particularly to watch my beloved Tottenham Hotspur in Europe), reading 20th century history and listening to the music of James Taylor.

Eddie Johns

Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox

I’ve worked for solicitors in the City of London for over 40 years.  Described by my clients as “the least lawyer-like lawyer” they’ve seen, my refreshing preference for plain-speaking and down-to-earth manner inspire trust.

My particular strength is in resolving problems in an efficient, speedy and economical way. I have extensive experience in business crime, commercial litigation, Revenue matters and extradition work.

I’m a member of BASL and represent several sports people, primarily in football; both playing and management staff.  I’ve acted on matters before the FA disciplinary panel and its appeal panel as well as extensive FA investigations.

Recently, I successfully concluded major extradition case after a 21-year battle arising from one of the largest civil litigation matters ever heard by the English Court, involving multi-jurisdictional claims.

I have obtained a multi-million-pound judgment for a major business figure establishing fraud and forgery by the defendant within the civil court.  I’ve also brought to the firm an excellent network of contacts together with a loyal client following, some of whom I have acted for in excess of 40 years.

When time allows for outside interests, I enjoy watching football (this is in spite of being a Crystal Palace season ticket holder), motor sport and travel.  I’ve been married for over 40 years and have 2 grown up children and 2 wonderful grandchildren.

Experience highlights 

  • DW v TJ – Successful prosecution of claim for return of £500,000
  • SA v MA – Successful application for husband dismissing wife’s continuing maintenance claim
  • FKJ v Gov’t Spain – Undecided full application to European Court of Human Rights
  • FKJ v SSHD – Contested Extradition 2000 – 2021
  • JC v DW – Successful strike out of claim against client for £500,000
  • MA v TJ £5m judgment secured having overcome jurisdictional challenge
  • FA v X Successful dismissal of FA suspension after 2.5 years