Jane Keir

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About Jane Keir

A well-respected and popular lawyer working in the Divorce & Family Law team and alongside other leading practices, including Private Client Services, Immigration and Real Estate at City law firm, Kingsley Napley LLP.The breadth and depth of Jane’s knowledge and experience, combined with her ability to think creatively, enable her to find early solutions for her clients. She works with barristers, accountants, independent financial advisers, wealth managers and investigators, both in the UK and internationally and is equally adept at preserving and uncovering assets and income on separation and divorce as required. On the 20November 2025, she co-chaired with Jonathan Hilliard KC for the fifth time ’the flagship litigation conference for ThoughtLeaders4 which brings together the largest number leading practitioners and speakers on the most relevant and topical areas for family lawyers and those with whom they work in the King’s Bench and Chancery Divisions.Jane is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and is top ranked in all the leading industry directories. One commentator said of her recently “ When clients are at their most vulnerable, they need to know they can rely on their solicitor. Jane has it all: fabulous client care skills, in-depth knowledge of the law, great instinct, sound relationships with her peers; all delivered with a twinkle in her eye and a steady hand."(Citywealth Leaders List). Jane was Kingsley Napley's Senior Partner for five years, between 2013-8, being one of a small handful of women to lead top 100 UK law firms. Jane is a trustee Dementia UK and the Wavertree Trust. She was also a trustee of the Racing Foundation from 2016 to 2020.In 2019 she qualified as an executive coach with Meyler Campbell.