Kevin qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and joined Nelsons’ Dispute Resolution team in 2013. Kevin specialises in commercial disputes, insolvency, inheritance disputes, data breach claims and defamation claims.
Areas of Expertise
- Contentious probate and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
- Disputes relating to the administration of Trusts and estates
- Insolvency litigation, including:
- Preference/transaction at an undervalue claims and other types of claim on behalf of liquidators/trustees in bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy
- Director disqualification proceedings
- Professional negligence claims against all types of professionals including solicitors, accountants and surveyors
- Breach of data protection claims
- Defamation, slander and libel claims
- General commercial and civil litigation, such as:
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Contract claims
- Financial irregularity claims such as breaches of the Consumer Credit Act/mis-selling of financial products
- Guarantee disputes
Professional Information
- Previously a partner and Head of Litigation and Employment at Bakewells Solicitors
- Member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
- Recommended by the Legal 500
“Kevin Modiri is regarded by us as the ultimate “big gun” if we need to resolve a legal issue. His team members are all notable as they share his intellect, drive, energy and efficiency in getting the job done.”