John Keeves
About John Keeves
John Keeves is a lawyer based in Adelaide, AU and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ since 2009. John Keeves is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Adelaide, Australia
- Corporate / Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Equity Capital Markets Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mining Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Johnson Winter Slattery
Location: Adelaide, AU
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