Our Approach
Embedded, Not External
On-Call, Always
Text Us, Don’t Book Us
Commercial Inside-Out
Built for Speed, Not Ceremony
Real-Time Accountability
Moments That Matter
No Bloat, No Bureaucracy
About Us
The Founders
Experience
Awards
Testimonials
Partner Sites
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About us

Our approach.

We built Keily McCrosson around a simple idea: clients don’t need another distant advisor, they need someone in the trenches with them. We don’t watch from the sidelines or hide behind call slots. We embed, we answer, we act. Whether it’s a text at midnight or a deal on the brink, we’re part of your team - fully, relentlessly, and without the theatre of traditional firms.
Not JUST a Vendor

Embedded, not 'external'.

We don’t observe from a distance, we operate as part of your team (if you want us to). You’ll see us in your meetings , your message threads and your results, fully aligned with your goals. We understand the internal dynamics of your business because we live them alongside you, not after the fact.
Embedded into daily workflows
Active in your internal channels
Decisions made collaboratively
aTTENTIVE CARE

On call, always.

When your deal hits a wall at midnight, you won’t get voicemail. You’ll get us, live, ready to solve it because your timeline becomes ours. Our structure means there’s no switchboard, no waiting period; just immediate access to senior minds who can act. We're 24/7 because we operate across Australia and the United States.
Direct access to senior experts
No middle layers or delays
24/7 responsiveness when needed
Fast Access

Text us, don't book us.

Speed matters more than ceremony. We cut the calendar out of communication, answering by text when others are still scheduling Zoom links. We keep decisions moving in real time, bridging the gap between urgency and execution without the drag of formality.
Instant communication by text or Slack
No complicated scheduling or red tape
Real-time responses, real progress
Profit first

Commercial inside-out.

Every piece of advice is grounded in financial logic. We draft and negotiate with the same focus your CFO uses to manage margins. Our perspective is shaped by commercial outcomes, ensuring legal precision supports business performance, not bureaucracy.
Every move tied to commercial value
Advice driven by business outcomes
Legal insight with measurable ROI
Built to move

Built for speed, not ceremony.

We move faster than traditional firms because bureaucracy kills progress. Our model is designed for immediacy, not red tape. This agility lets us act on opportunity while others are still preparing memos about it.
Fast-track delivery model
Streamlined decision process
Momentum as a core value
REAL Transparency

Real-time accountability.

You’ll never wonder where things stand. Dashboards, live updates and deliverable trackers keep you informed minute by minute. We treat visibility as a right, not a privilege, giving you constant clarity on progress, priorities and performance.
Live progress dashboards
No hidden costs or surprises
Real-time deliverable tracking
Calm Under Pressure

Crisis management.

When pressure peaks, we stay composed and decisive. That’s why boards, founders and executives rely on us when outcomes actually count. We’ve guided clients through class actions, acquisitions, and crises, earning trust where stakes couldn’t be higher. Our expertise protects your personal and professional reputation vigorously and (when required) forcefully. We regularly represent founders and executives from startups to Fortune 500s in firm or personal crises, or 'bet the farm' transactions.  
Reliable in high-stakes environments
Capable steering billion-dollar deals
We protect your reputation
Lean, Sharp, Effective

No bloat, no BS, no bureaucracy.

We stripped out the inefficiencies that hamper traditional firms. You pay for intellect, not infrastructure. Our structure is lean by design, ensuring every dollar you spend is converted directly into expertise and action.
No overhead, just expertise
Senior-only delivery model
Maximum value per engagement
CONTACT US
the founders

Laura Keily.

When pressure peaks, Laura doesn’t just stay composed, she takes control. She’s advised boards and ASX-listed companies through class actions, complex acquisitions, and regulatory storms where every minute counts. With a background that spans Magic Circle law, corporate finance, and litigation at scale, Laura blends precision with bold commercial instinct. She’s known for cutting through legal complexity to get to the heart of what moves a deal forward. Clients rely on her not only for her technical command, but for her ability to turn risk into strategy and chaos into momentum.

Ryan McCrosson.

When deadlines tighten and stakes climb, Ryan remains deliberate, calm, and razor-focused. He’s led negotiations across billion-dollar procurement programs, high-stakes vendor disputes, and corporate restructures that demanded both diplomacy and firepower. Ryan’s strength lies in bridging legal, operational, and financial dimensions without losing sight of the commercial endgame. He has a reputation for steadiness under pressure and clarity in the fog—trusted by boards and founders alike to navigate the moments when precision and timing decide everything.
Insight. Execution. Results.

Our Awards.

Keily McCrosson is led by one of the most awarded innovators in the legal and technology sector, with industry recognition spanning more than a decade. Honours include Innovator of the Year (Winner 2021, Finalist 2022), Most Influential Lawyer (Winner 2021), Women Leading Tech Finalist (2021), and multiple prestigious innovation awards such as Barristers Innovation (Winner 2020), YBF Legal Tech (Winner 2020), ADR Innovator of the Year (Winner 2019), Legal Summit – Best Tech (Winner 2019), and the WIL Innovation Award (Finalist 2019). Earlier accolades include Barrister of the Year Finalist (2017), Women’s Agenda Award Finalist (2016), and the SBE People’s Choice Award (2020). This track record reflects the firm’s leadership in legal innovation, technology, and forward-thinking dispute resolution.
Insight. Execution. Results.

Testimonials.

“I have worked with Laura for many years now and, over all that time, I have found her to be exceptionally talented – her knowledge of the law in almost all areas is superb, her work ethic is tremendous and her conscientious determination to help achieve the commercial objectives of her clients is highly commendable. I would and do recommend her to others.” — Peter Ickeringill, Partner, Baker & McKenzie“

It was vital that I spoke to Keily McCrosson! They get it because they've done it. They're driven, wise, pragmatic and caring. The ideal mix of empathy and challenge, prepared to ask the difficult questions.” — Colin Beattie, Founder | People Spot“

Ryan’s analytical skills, and his ability to synthesize legal and business issues into jointly structured solutions, was a unique and strategic asset for our company and our financial and professional services clients in their organizational restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and growth initiatives.” — Sanjeeve Ghandai, former VP, Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA)“

Highly experienced and effective. Always focused on, and considerate of, her clients.” — Sir Nigel Boardman, former Senior Partner, Slaughter and May London“

Laura applies a prodigious work ethic, high-grade experience, and a very strategic mind to her matters. She quickly masters the details of the most complex commercial matters, and drives hard for a resolution.” — Lachlan Armstrong, King’s Counsel“

I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Laura, who is not only exceptional at navigating complex business landscapes but also a true visionary. In the transformative project we collaborated on, she demonstrated a unique blend of strategic acumen, dedication to exacting standards, and an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. To work with someone who strikes the balance between class, intelligence and humility is as exciting as it is rare.” — Sadie Verity, Transition Operating Officer, New Zealand Government
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Keily McCrosson

Our process

At this level, if you think it's expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.
Insight. Execution. Results.

Advice that makes a big difference.

You get a CEO, CSO, CIO, strategist, Magic Circle attorney, a barrister and a US Federal Attorney with just two advisors. They've executed KPMG, government and Nasdaq listed strategy and transformations; advised US presidencies, managed technology enterprises and boards; they've done it all, rest assured we have your back.
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we follow 4 simple steps
1

Send a quick brief.

A simple brief outlining your main objective(s) is all that we need to get started. Keily McCrosson presents a unique opportunity to engage extremely senior advisors at a significantly reduced daily rate, however it is important that your needs align with our expertise.
2

Confirm key deliverables.

We will respond with a list of key deliverables that may be used as a template to affirm our overall commitment, or alternatively you may provide your own list.

Examples include: ‍
Advice for executives, boards and / or governance matters.
Reduce software spend; renegotiate licences.
Leading and mentoring internal legal teams.
Identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
Building and overseeing compliance frameworks.
Advice on intellectual property risks.
Managing interactions with regulators (e.g., ASIC).
Implement vendor risk management process.
Managing workplace investigations and relations issues.
Leading or supporting mergers or acquisitions.
Drafting and maintaining key customer and supplier agreements.
These items represent a portion of the overall scope or work available. Please contact Keily McCrosson for the full list.
3

Output is packaged up.

Once the project and key deliverables are defined KM has the deep experience required to organise and systematise each item into a predetermined price structure so you'll know exactly how much you'll be investing.
4

Package (pricing) is agreed.

Enjoy a more modern and simply smarter method of conducting business, especially for high-end consultancy. Keily McCrosson empowers you with extremely senior consultancy and legal expertise at a fraction of the usual cost.
About us
Keily McCrosson is a new partnership which unites decades of top-tier experience, more than USD $65 billion dollars in deals, leading cross-border transactions and advising governments, Fortune-level corporates, and global institutions on transformations, restructures, and growth. Together the partners bring the rare combination of legal mastery, corporate strategy, capital markets expertise, and entrepreneurial success; delivering results that reshape organisations and unlock new opportunities.
Disclaimer
Keily McCrosson operates through affiliated entities in Australia and the United States through lawyers admitted in their respective jurisdictions. Keily McCrosson LLP and its U.S. affiliates provide U.S. legal services. LJ Keily Pty Ltd, regulated by the Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner, provides Australian legal and business consulting services.  Each entity is independent and subject to the professional rules of its jurisdiction. Australian-qualified lawyers advise on Australian law; U.S.-qualified lawyers advise on U.S. law.  Foreign-qualified recognises lawyers working in Australia provide advice only on their home-jurisdiction law under supervision of an Australian practitioner.

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