Paul Kelly

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Paul Kelly is a Partner at Blacks Solicitors LLP and Head of the Employment Law team. Having practiced exclusively in employment law since 2005, Paul is regarded as an experienced practitioner who is known for his common sense approach to dealing with employment disputes and his focus on achieving the best commercial outcome for his clients. He specialises in advising on redundancy, restructuring, grievances, disciplinary procedures, and employment litigation, and has particular expertise in advising on and negotiating exit strategies on behalf of employers and employees. He is recognised by the Legal 500 as being a “phenomenal lawyer”, “personable” and “technically strong.” Paul is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Law.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 317010

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 21 years

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Paul Kelly is a Partner at Blacks Solicitors LLP and Head of the Employment Law team. Having practiced exclusively in employment law since 2005, Paul is regarded as an experienced practitioner who is known for his common sense approach to dealing with employment disputes and his focus on achieving the best commercial outcome for his clients. He specialises in advising on redundancy, restructuring, grievances, disciplinary procedures, and employment litigation, and has particular expertise in advising on and negotiating exit strategies on behalf of employers and employees. He is recognised by the Legal 500 as being a “phenomenal lawyer”, “personable” and “technically strong.” Paul is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Law.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 317010

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 21 years

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Value for money 4.9/5
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  • Blacks Solicitors LLP

    Partner

    Until Present

  • Blacks Solicitors LLP

    Head of the Employment Law Team

    Until Present

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  • English

Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

City Point, 29 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL

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James

Employment

Extremely happy with the service

Extremely happy with the service, Paul K was quick to respond, professional and informative. He made a difficult situation much easier to deal with. Highly recommended!

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Thanks very much for your comments James. We’re glad you felt everything was handled professionally and that we met your expectations.

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Anonymous

Employment

Good service

Paul was efficient, professional and knowledgeable. A short, but overall good service.

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Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear Paul provided a professional and efficient service.

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Karen

Employment

Very satisfied

I am very satisfied with the service i received from Paul, my case was delt with swiftly and professionaly! Thank you!

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Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear Paul handled your case swiftly and professionally.

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Michael

Employment

Great experience

I had a great experience with Paul and Phillip from their team very quick support and exceptional friendly I highly recommend them

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Thanks for the kind words! We're happy Paul and Phillip could provide quick, friendly support. Your recommendation means a lot!

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Ian

Employment

Would strongly recommend

Paul Kelly provides clear, timely and extremely useful advice. I would strongly recommend him to individuals in need of advice on an employment related dispute.

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Ash

Great service, I have been waiting for long and Paul and his team have done it! Thanks Blacks Solicitors

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Andy

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Andy

Blacks LLP are the only solicitors I will use because I trust them. For most of us when it comes to the matter of law we don't have a clue and guessing is not an option. I met Euan Lawrence years ago and the trust was instant a great man that cares about people, someone I know I can trust. On this occasion I was looked after by Paul Kelly. I had a very tight deadline of a few days and Paul was efficient and professional at every step, another gentleman I know I can trust. Having Euan and Paul shows Blacks LLP have built a business around people you can trust and I would recommend Euan, Paul, and Blacks LLP to anyone needing advice with legal matters.

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I have dealt with Paul Kelly and he was fantastic. I can't recommend him and his team highly enough.

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