The Team at Kaslers Solicitors LLP
Who's Who at Kaslers
Kaslers is a team of 13 solicitors, paralegals and support staff, each expert in the fields of business, property and personal law. Meet the team!
Michael Breeze
Michael qualified in 1977, and specialises in Business Law, Company and Commercial work.
He joined Leonard Kaslers (then based in the City of London) in 1979 and became a partner in 1980. Michael then relocated the firm out of the City of London in 1993 to create a new office in Kent. He later expanded Kaslers into the Docklands and formed the LLP with Simon Scott in 2005.
Michael is an avid networker and enjoys spending time with business contacts and friends through Business Network International ("BNI") and the Institute of Directors ("IOD").
A keen tennis player and Freemason, Michael also belongs to West Kent Speakers Club and Kent Executive Club. He and his wife love to travel although his teenage daughter keeps his feet firmly on the ground!
Contact Michael on 07900 195 195 or mdb@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: Michael.breeze.kaslers
Simon Scott
Simon runs the Property Department at Kaslers and despite the housing slump and economic uncertainty has grown the department over the last five years predominantly through a strong reputation for quality of service. Simon joined Kaslers in October 2001 having graduated from Staffordshire University Law School. Having qualified as a solicitor in 2004 Simon is a member of the Limited Liability Partnership.
When not at work, Simon loves a ride around the Kent countryside on his prized motorbike along with a game of golf, if the sun is shining.
Simon is an enthusiastic rugby player and is a member of the Aylesford Bulls club. He is also a keen environmentalist and supporter of Friends of the Earth.
Simon is married with two children and lives locally in Kent.
Contact Simon on 07979 916619 or ss@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: simon.scott.kaslers
Chris Lodge
Chris run the Road Traffic Accident Department at Kaslers.
Chris sits on the management committee of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society which includes over 150 of the UK’s leading personal injury firms and acts as the regional co-ordinator for the South East.
Chris strongly believes in providing clients with a personal service in an impersonal world and feels this fits right in with the work ethic at Kaslers.
Chris lives locally, is married and can speak fluent French.
For further information please visit Chris dedicated website Car Accident Advice or call Chris direct on 07850 255312 or email cml@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: chrislodge2702
Selwan Yousif 
Selwan graduated in law in 1998 with an LLB honours degree. After successfully completing the LPC at Westminster University he worked at law firms on a voluntary basis and has also represented home-owners at County Court on housing repossession claims working on a pro-bono basis. As a qualified solicitor he has developed an interest in the areas of commercial law, employment law, and litigation.
Selwan currently works out of our Canary Wharf office located in the Canary Wharf Tower in London’s Docklands. He can look after all your legal needs with a sympathetic ear but providing practical cost effective solutions.
He lives in Bexley with his wife and daughter and can speak fluent Arabic with a little Russian.
In his spare time Selwan likes to play football, cricket and table tennis and is an avid England supporter.
Contact Selwan on 020 7712 1751 or 07795 821803 or sy@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: selwan.yousif.kaslers
Vanessa Adamson
Vanessa started her legal career in the Legal Department of the Church Commissioners for England. She then moved to private practice where she focused on conveyancing, estate administration and Wills. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Para Legals.
In 1997 Vanessa joined Kaslers where she has retained a focus on Wills, the administration of Trusts, probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Vanessa has gained over 20 years experience in these areas, and really enjoys working with people to resolve issues and plan for the future.
Married with two children, Vanessa is a keen gardener and an avid historian with a strong interest in Tudor, Georgian and Victorian periods.
Contact Vanessa on 01622 844607 or va@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: vanessa.kaslers
Chantal Muniandy
Chantal joined Kaslers in October 2009. Hailing from Maidstone originally, after completing her Law degree in Hertfordshire and attending the College of Law in Guildford, Chantal returned to live and work in a law firm in Maidstone in 2003, qualifying as a solicitor in 2006. Her background is predominantly in residential conveyancing, although she also gained experience in dealing with Wills and Probate at her previous firms. Now at Kaslers, her focus is solely on property matters.
Chantal prides herself on being able to provide her clients with a friendly yet professional service and helping make the process of moving home as stress free as possible.
Contact Chantal on 0207 193 6260 or clm@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: chantal.muniandy.kaslers
Felicity Keeler
Felicity’s experience is firmly rooted in the legal world. She initially began training as a Legal Executive with a firm of solicitors in Maidstone. Felicity then moved to the Magistrates Court Service where she trained as a Court Clerk. She also obtained a Diploma in Magisterial Law at Bristol University at this time.
In 1980 Felicity left full time work to have a family and returned in 1991 to join Kaslers on all aspects of Civil Litigation. In 2001 Felicity moved to a firm of solicitors in Tunbridge Wells, gaining experience in Commercial Dispute Resolution before rejoining Kaslers in October 2007.
Felicity has experience in many different areas of civil litigation including director’s disputes, debt enforcement, building disputes, landlord and tenant issues, mediation and recently, family related matters.
Married with two daughters and one granddaughter, Felicity is a Parish Councillor and is actively involved in local fundraising projects.
Contact Felicity on 0845 270 2511 or fk@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: felicity.keeler.kaslers
Helen Knowles
Helen, originates from Cheshire and moved to Kent in 1981, is a Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals as well as being a member of the Institute of Legal Executives. Helen has considerable experience of both Residential and Commercial Conveyancing. She comes to Kaslers Solicitors LLP from her previous position in Whitstable, and throughout her lengthy legal career has worked in law firms in Maidstone and Thanet.
Helen lives on the coast of Ramsgate with her husband and cat and having bought and sold several properties over the years can empathise with clients when they go through this process. Helen provides a personal service to help clients to make it an enjoyable and pain free process.
Skype: helen.knowles.kaslers
Luke English
Luke joined Kaslers in May 2009. Luke runs the Intellectual Property and Media Department using his ten years experience in the music, television, film and theatre industry to get the best deal for his clients whether large or small. He is a member of the Royal Television Society and the Radio Academy.
When not at work, Luke is a DJ for nightclubs and private events with a vast, eclectic music collection. He is a keen football supporter and player. He is also a youth leader at a local church youth club. Luke is married and lives locally in Maidstone, Kent.
You can follow Luke on Twitter “Englishmedia” for latest updates
Contact Luke on 01732 897 971 or email lde@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: lde.kaslers
Richard Rook
Richard joined the firm in March 2008, to manage our book keeping and accounting functions, using specialised legal practice management software. He is responsible for financial record keeping and reporting and manages our debt collection department, as well as liaising with our bank and accountants.
In his spare time he works with various performing arts groups, and may have been seen treading the boards at local theatres, including The Churchill, The Stag, The Bob Hope and The Ashcroft, but he confines his passion for drama to out of work hours!
Contact Richard on 0845 270 2511 or rr@kaslers.co.uk
Skype: richard.rook.kaslers
Zal Virjee
Zal joined in Summer 2006.
Kaslers, in the main, communicates by email, but unfortunately, many solicitors still rely on post. Zal's main workload involves scanning all hard copy documents and emailing them to where they need to be.
He has a comprehensive knowledge of our clients and can facilitate many of the usual procedures involved in running, often, quite large and complicated, matters.
Skype: zal.virjee.kaslers
Karen Fulford
Karen has been with the firm since the early 1990's acting as Secretary to Michael Breeze and generally running many of the aspects of managing a firm of solicitors, in particular maintaining our extensive bank of legal precedents.
Skype: karen.fulford.kaslers
