Megan Kelly

Paralegal

Megan is a paralegal in the contentious private client team, with experience of working for private individuals, trustees and charities in a range of complex domestic and international trust and estate disputes.

As a committed and driven member of her team she is passionate about leveraging her knowledge of the law to deliver an excellent service for clients that is underpinned by dedication and compassion. Megan has a keen interest in the firm’s charitable endeavours and is an active member of firm’s social impact committee. She has assisted in delivering national educational seminars and has personally established a new charitable relationship with a prestigious, national children’s charity.

I am really driven to use my knowledge of the law with dedication and compassion, to help people achieve optimal results in their real-world challenges. I approach matters with a ‘client-first’ and strategic mindset and always strive to go the extra mile.

Megan Kelly, Paralegal

Megan joined Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2023. She studied history at the University of Birmingham and graduated with first-class honours in July 2022. Following this, Megan then undertook a master’s degree in law at the University of Law, Moorgate, where she achieved a distinction, reflecting her commitment to high-quality work and dedication to the legal field.

Recent work highlights

Will validity

Acting for the claimant in challenging a will on the grounds of lack of capacity, assisting in successfully achieving a favourable resolution outside of court.

1975 Act

Assisting in representing a 1975 Act claim against in a high-value, international estate.

Removal of personal representatives

Assisting in successfully negotiating the removal of an executor after a breakdown in relations with the beneficiaries.

Challenges against estate

Successfully defending a potential challenge for greater provision from an estate by an estranged family member.