Kevin qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and is a Partner in our expert Dispute Resolution team, specialising 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/misselling 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.”
– Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500
“I would like to say that Mr. Modiri was one of the best solicitors I know he sorted my case out that was very difficult from the start to finish he kept me informed about everything and put my mind at rest.”
– Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2023
“Kevin Modiri is a dedicated, significant and powerful advocate and as such has collected and built a team of like-minded lawyers. Each share similar abilities to Kevin Modiri who has been a major player in both installing and maintaining an ethos within the firm of only the best will do.”