Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Lichfield
Keelys Solicitors has been providing expert legal advice for businesses and individuals for over four decades. Our partner-led service focuses on delivering results by combining technical excellence with a deep understanding of client requirements, ensuring we meet expectations in both service delivery and budget. With specialists in corporate, employment, family, real estate, and probate law, we offer tailored solutions backed by extensive experience.Our commitment to protecting client interests while maintaining a commercial perspective has established us as a trusted legal partner in Lichfield and beyond. We pride ourselves on approachability, transparency, and a dedication to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
Services
Corporate Legal Services
Employment Law
Real Estate
Family Law
Wills and Probate
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Residential Conveyancing
Debt Collection
Commercial Contracts
Probate Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer a partner-led service focused on delivering results
- Combining technical excellence with client-focused solutions
- Over 40 years of legal expertise in multiple practice areas
- Commitment to transparency and no hidden fees
- Approachable team with deep local market knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Expert guidance
Successful outcomes
Personalised support
Professional approach
Out-of-hours work
Services
Corporate Legal Services
Our corporate legal services provide tailored advice for business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and commercial contracts. We support companies with shareholder agreements, partnership arrangements, and regulatory compliance. Our solicitors combine sector-specific knowledge with practical solutions to protect commercial interests and drive business growth.
Employment Law
We offer comprehensive employment law services for employers and employees, covering contracts, disputes, tribunal representation, and HR policy development. Our team ensures compliance with employment legislation while protecting client rights through pragmatic, solution-focused advice for workplace challenges.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice handles commercial and residential property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and development projects. We advise on landlord-tenant matters, property finance, and management issues, delivering expert guidance for investment portfolios and complex development sites across Staffordshire and beyond.
Family Law
We specialise in family law matters including divorce, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and prenuptial agreements. Our sensitive approach balances legal expertise with emotional support, prioritising client needs while achieving fair outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Wills and Probate
Our wills and probate services cover estate administration, inheritance tax planning, and creation of lasting powers of attorney. We assist executors with complex estate settlements and offer trust management solutions, ensuring client wishes are fulfilled while minimising tax liabilities for beneficiaries.
People
Sharon Lawrence
Managing Partner
Qualified solicitor with over 30 years' experience in property law, specialising in commercial real estate. Leads firm operations while maintaining compliance and client service standards. Holds a management role for over a decade.
Daniel Keane
Senior Partner
Corporate law specialist with 25+ years' experience advising on business transactions and commercial contracts. Former managing partner instrumental in firm growth. Known for pragmatic contract negotiation expertise across multiple sectors.
Paul Roberts
Head of Employment Services
Employment law expert with 20+ years' experience representing employers and employees. Specialises in tribunal cases, TUPE transfers, and workplace disputes. Successfully defended complex claims while maintaining client relationships.
Joanne Davies
Head of Litigation
Litigation partner with 25+ years' experience handling commercial disputes, property conflicts, and intellectual property cases. Recognised for strategic approach to complex legal challenges and successful mediation outcomes.
Catherine Elliott
Head of Wills and Probate
Private client specialist focusing on wills, trusts, and probate administration. Advises high-net-worth individuals on estate planning and tax mitigation. Member of STEP with expertise in contentious probate matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in corporate, employment, family, real estate, probate, and litigation law, providing comprehensive legal solutions for businesses and individuals.
Do you offer commercial property services?
Yes, our real estate team handles commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant matters.
Can you assist with family law matters?
Our family law department handles divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and prenuptial agreements with sensitivity and expertise.
Are your solicitors experienced?
Our team includes partners with decades of experience and specialists in various legal fields, ensuring expert representation for all clients.
