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Meet the Directors
Martin H Keeling LLB
Martin Keeling is a solicitor and Managing Director of MK Legal Solicitors Ltd.
In his career as a solicitor and partner, Martin has, over the last 27 years, held the positions of Head of Family, Head of Personal Injury and Head of Wills & Estate Planning before later spending 6 years as Managing Partner of one of the largest legal firms in the region.
Martin is also a consultant with corporate firm Dunhams LLP with whom MK Legal have a strong working relationship.
A keen skier, golfer and cyclist, Martin enjoys spending time with his extended family. He has also enjoyed taking part in a number of charity raising events and in particular supports the aims and ambitions of The Calvert Trust (www.calvert-trust.org.uk).
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Dylan Eklund LLB - Director/Solicitor
Having studied law at Southampton University and Chester College of Law, Dylan qualified following articles with a South Coast practice. He joined M K Legal in 2008 and heads up the civil litigation department and has particular interest in employment and defamation matters.
Dylan lives locally and spends much of his spare time serving as an officer in the RAF Reserves and pursuing his interests of photography and freelance journalism.
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Angie Murley - Practice Manager/Business Development Manager
Angie has been with MK Legal since its inception in 2006 and was instrumental in
the establishment of the practice. Previously PA to the Managing Partner and
Partnership Secretary of a large regional law practice, Angie is responsible for
the business development which has seen the practice diversify into new areas of
the law. Angie also manages Marketing, HR, IT and Training and overseas the
running of the practice in general.
When not in work, Angie is a Reiki Master Practitioner and loves walking,
running, interior design and spending time with her family
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Paula Hopkins - Solicitor
Paula graduated from the University of Westminster with a degree in Law before completing the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London. Qualifying as a Solicitor in 2007 she joined MK Legal in December 2008 as an Assistant Solicitor.
Paula undertakes all aspects of Family Law work, including divorce, separation, private family law children matters and ancillary relief. In addition she also works within the Private Client area of wills and probate, including making probate applications and the administration of estates, the preparation of wills and lasting powers of attorney. Paula is also an experienced conveyancer and can undertake the property aspects arising from family and probate matters.
Paula enjoys spending her leisure time with her 2 sons.
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Sarah Ryan - Solicitor
Sarah graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2005 with a degree in Law
before going on to complete her Legal Practice Course there in 2008. Upon
qualification in July 2010,
she joined MK Legal as an Assistant Solicitor.
Sarah deals with all aspects of Family Law including divorce, separation,
children matters and ancillary relief. She is a member of Resolution and is
committed to resolving cases as
amicably, fairly and as cost effectively as
possible. However when it is not possible to reach an agreement, Sarah is a
fully trained advocate and can represent clients at court.
With eight years’ experience in property law, Sarah is also able to assist
clients with the property aspects arising from matrimonial cases, as well as
dealing with everyday conveyancing transactions.
Sarah lives in the local area and enjoys running, reading novels and spending
time with friends and family.
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Graham Warrell - Litigation Executive
Graham joined MK Legal in August 2006 as a Litigation Executive.
Graham specialises in personal injury litigation and road traffic accident claims
and has over 15 years experience in these areas of work. Graham is extremely
methodical in his approach and has a reassuring and calm manner and forms a good
working relationship with both clients and referrers.
In his spare time Graham is a keen sportsman who enjoys football, tennis, golf,
swimming and keeping fit. Graham is a keen cook and enjoys spending quality time
with his family and friends.
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Sharon Hampton - Litigation Secretary
Sharon is a Litigation and Employment Law secretary and has over 25 years of
experience in the legal field. She presently assists Dylan and the Employment &
Litigation Team with their caseload. She also has extensive experience in
conveyancing.
Sharon is an affiliated member of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals and is presently undertaking Level 4.Ê On completion of Level 5 she will undertake the Fellowship Award to become a fully qualified Licensed Paralegal.
In Sharon’s spare time, she enjoys going away for weekends, and was heavily
involved in motorsport for 7 years, socialising and spending time with her
family and friends.
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Samantha Robbins - Support Secretary & Administrative Assistant
Samantha works in the Credit Control Department and also provides secretarial and
administrative support to the solicitors and fee earners. Sam has over 9 years
experience of working within the legal field and always has a cheerful
disposition. She also obtained her ILEX Certificate in 2001.
In Samantha’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her horse, snowboarding,
surfing, kick boxing and most adrenalin sports.
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