Qualifications
- Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales (2023).
Expertise
- Divorce – Advising clients through all stages of the divorce process.
- Non-court dispute resolution – Advising on options for amicably resolving disputes, including mediation, early neutral evaluation and arbitration.
- Financial matters – Acting on financial matters following separation, including complex, international and high net worth cases.
- Children matters – Advising on children matters and child arrangements, particularly in cases involving parental alienation, domestic abuse, and international elements (including relocation and child abduction).
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements – Advising on agreements entered before and/or after marriage, setting out how assets and other financial considerations should be dealt with in the event of divorce.
Jon Keeley is a Senior Associate in the Family Law team at Laurus. He specialises in complex family law matters, both out of court and in contested proceedings. He conducts many of his own cases and also works closely alongside William Hogg.
Jon has a growing practice spanning both financial remedies and private children law. In both disciplines, he has represented clients at a High Court and Court of Appeal level, and has worked alongside leading counsel. He often advises clients on complex and high-value matters, including cases involving international elements and intricate asset structures.
In financial remedy proceedings, Jon has experience advising on cases involving substantial business interests, trusts, and cross-border assets. He also works on cases involving intervenor claims and disputes with third-party interests, bringing clarity and focus to strategically demanding litigation. Where possible, he seeks to resolve matters amicably, identifying constructive and practical routes to settlement, but where required, he advances his clients’ cases robustly and persuasively.
Jon has developed a strong practice in children matters, advising on disputes concerning child arrangements and related issues. His work often focuses on cases involving parental alienation and disputed factual allegations, with a particular emphasis on analysing the evidence and presenting clear, well-structured arguments on behalf of his clients.
He is also committed to supporting clients who have experienced domestic violence and abuse, including coercive control, and has led cases where securing safe and sustainable arrangements is of the utmost importance.
Clients describe Jon as a supportive solicitor who combines technical excellence with genuine empathy, guiding them through complex and emotionally demanding situations with clarity and confidence.
Here’s what clients say:
“Jon was exceptional, maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, and steady optimism in difficult circumstances.”
“His work on statements, strategy, and coordination with the court was first-rate.”
“The way you assisted me, ensured I felt heard, and the advice you gave on a human level kept me going through some incredibly dark times.”
“At every stage, I felt prepared and supported. You took the time to explain everything clearly so I could follow with ease.”
