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Mark Keeley

Mark Keeley

Freeths LLP, East Midlands

Work Department

Private litigation.

Position

Partner in charge of private litigation unit; the unit covers a range of civil disputes for private clients, but specialises in contested trust and probate disputes; caseload comprises high-value contested probate and trust disputes including IPFDA 1975 claims, will disputes, contested court of protection proceedings and related professional negligence claims against other solicitors. Mark is also a qualified commercial mediator and regularly mediates contested trust and probate disputes.

Career

Trained Freeths, qualified 1996, partner 2003.

Memberships

Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA); Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS); STEP Associate member; ADR Group; Association of Midlands Mediators (AMM)

Education

Leeds University (1992 BA International History and Politics, First Class); College of Law, York (1992-94 CPE/LPC Distinction).

Leisure

Walking, gardening.

Mentions

Private client • East Midlands

Contentious trusts and probate

Hall of fame
Private client • West Midlands

Contentious trusts and probate

Hall of fame