Two Keystone Law partners have been recognised in the prestigious 2025 Spear’s legal indices for their expertise and experience in Aviation & Yachts and Immigration.
Ilona Avrakmenko has been listed as a ‘Recommended’ aviation and yachts lawyer, while Sharmila Mehta received recognition as a ‘Recommended’ immigration lawyer.
The esteemed rankings are drawn up based on peer nominations, client feedback, telephone and face-to-face interviews, data supplied by firms, as well as information gathered by the Spear’s editorial and research teams.
Ilona is an aviation and superyacht law expert. Her practice involves advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, companies, and banks on a range of yachting and aviation matters. This includes all manner of transactional and advisory work including sale and purchase, construction/refit, leasing, and asset financing. Ilona also advises on ownership structures, registration, and VAT/importation of yachts and aircraft.
Read Ilona’s Spear’s profile here.
Sharmila is a specialist in UK-inward immigration law and British nationality and has advised prominent international families, Middle Eastern royalty, celebrities, and global companies. She is adept at assisting with the complexities of all manner of entry routes and has worked closely with senior officials at the Home Office on many sensitive cases and policy issues.
Read Sharmila’s Spear’s profile here.