Rob Kelly

Rob Kelly

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales Bournemouth
Membership Status: Mediator

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Member Level: Senior Mediator Member Type: Non-exclusive Member

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General Information

Rob joined the Bournemouth offices of Horsey Lightly Fynn in May 2005 and was head of dispute resolution services when the firm amalgamated with Laceys Solicitors LLP in December 2015.  He is now a senior associate solicitor in the litigation department of Laceys.

Rob practices in two main, complimentary areas of work – contentious wills, probate and trust disputes, and property disputes.

Contentious wills, probate and trusts

More than half of Rob’s time is spent dealing with the contentious aspects of wills, probate and trusts, an area in which he has worked continuously for over 20 years.  He advises and acts in disputes relating to wills and inheritance, trusts, the duties of trustees and personal representatives, and the administration of estate.

Rob’s practice embraces:

- Personal representative and trustee disputes (including personal representative and trustee disagreements, removals / substitutions and alleged misconduct)
- Disappointed beneficiary claims
- Will disputes (where the validity of a will is challenged on the grounds of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval of the contents of a will, and fraudulent calumny)
- Financial provisions claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Proprietary estoppel claims
- Disputes about the proper construction, and rectification, of wills
- Caveats
- Professional liability claims arising from the preparation of wills or trusts and the administration of estates

He has mediated (either as appointed mediator or as a representative) dozens of disputes involving contentious wills and probate.

Property disputes

The other side of Rob’s practice is contentious property work.  This embraces:

- Residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes
- Dilapidations
- Disrepairs
- Repairing covenants
- Possession claims
- Lease forfeiture
- Service charge disputes
- Interpretation and enforcement of leasehold covenants
- Proprietary estoppel


Rob’s style is a mix of listening, asking (tough) questions, diplomacy and reality testing. He’s interested, flexible, and pragmatic. He offers a common sense, realistic approach to assist his clients in searching for solutions to their disputes and brings straight talking and integrity to his work.

Rob is a solicitor.  He successfully completed training as a mediator under the ADR Chambers / Harvard Law Project Scheme in June 2006 and was one of the first mediators to have been appointed an IMI Certified Mediation Advocate in the UK with a commercial practice.  He is a Member of the Civil Mediation Council.

 

History

History
  • Date

    Nature of dispute

    Outcome

  • Contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Alleged professional negligence
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Franchise agreement
    Outcome: Settled
  • Contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Contract dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - professional negligence
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Alleged breach of agency agreement
    Outcome: Settled
  • Claim for compensation
    Outcome: Settled
  • Alleged defective vehicle (multi-party dispute)
    Outcome: Settled
  • Motor vehicle
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - property dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - construction
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - return of deposit
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - construction dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - motor vehicle
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - transport dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - employment
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - construction dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - roofing contractor claim
    Outcome: Adjourned
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - IT dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - property damage
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - cancelled holiday
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - disputed loan
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - disputed rent
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - rent arrears
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - no appearance by one party
    Outcome: Adjourned
  • Fixed time mediation - rent arrears
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - return of property
    Outcome: Did Not Settle
  • Fixed time mediation - claim for compensation
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - contract dispute
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - disputed fees
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - livery fees
    Outcome: Settled
  • Fixed time mediation - no appearance by one party
    Outcome: Adjourned
  • Alleged defective vehicle
    Outcome: Settled after date
  • Inheritance claim
    Outcome: Settled

Insurance

Insurance
  • Insurance Provider Travellers Insurance Company Ltd
  • Certificate Status Certificate on file
  • Expiry Date 30 September 2024
  • Level of Cover 5000000

CPD & Training

CPD & Training
  • Mediation Training Provider ADR Chambers (UK) Limited
  • Date Qualified as Mediator 30 June 2006
  • Training Certificate Download PDF

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