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.”