Meet The Team

David is responsible for the implementation of the firms strategy and business plan. He ensures the business runs smoothly and takes care of all non-legal matters including the financial management of the business. He has a background in Financial Services having held senior management positions with Commercial Union Plc (now part of Aviva Plc) and Scottish Life (now part of the Royal London group).

David has previously owned a successful Management Consultancy which includes FTSE 100 companies within its client list.

David is also a Director and joint owner of COYR Limited a commercial property company.

He jointly owns Kleyman & Co with Stephanie Kleyman.

Stephanie is a commercial solicitor with over 30 years experience in law, from small claims through to the Court of Appeal. Having worked in both private practice and in house, she combines a variety of legal knowledge as well as a good understanding of how businesses really work. Famous for her ability to explain issues in straight forward language and to deliver advice and support with both compassion and a sense of humour, Stephanie has built up a loyal following of regular clients, mostly small businesses who need a wide variety of assistance and has a strong team of assistant solicitors and support staff around her to provide legal services at all levels.

Stephanie’s passion is to help new businesses get it right from the start, making sure that they develop policies and procedures for the recruitment, training and retaining of staff. She also advises on company and partnership matters.

Through the recession Stephanie has also focused on helping companies manage their cash flow by assisting them in implement effective contracts, terms and conditions and debt collection policies. She is also no stranger to the Court process, helping clients bring and defend claims of all levels, although she is a big advocate of mediation and negotiation to avoid the uncertainties of litigation.

Stephanie and her team also work on commercial property matters, as well as some personal legal issues such as probate claims and building disputes.

Over her years in law, Stephanie has also built on her experience in family law, often being called upon to help in difficult and highly contentious matters.  Her cases have involved helping a father obtain sole parental responsibility of his young children, and assisting mothers who wished to move their children to other parts of the country or abroad despite the fathers’ opposition.  She has also worked on cases for high net worth individuals.  Stephanie has also volunteered at the CAB centre at Families Court in Holborn, drafted pleadings, applications and witness statements, and has appeared in court on behalf of clients.  Her work has also included supporting a number of local family related charities, often attending events to give legal advice and holding seminars.  Although people might think that family law and commercial law are worlds apart, Stephanie believes there are many similarities.  A dispute between co workers, company directors, clients and spouses all require careful handling and negotiations.  It is not simply a question of knowing the law, but also of understanding how emotional some disputes can be, and the need to guide clients through the process in the most practical and cost effective way.

Stephanie has worked with clients who have operated substantial vehicle fleets and has developed extensive experience in dealing with motoring offences for these clients. 

For further information, and an informal chat with Stephanie please do not hesitate to contact her.

Meg is a barrister with over 20 years’ experience in Employment Law.

She has worked in both private and public sectors: for Abbey Legal Protection Ltd, the London Boroughs of Ealing and Camden, and as a self-employed Employment Consultant and Barrister. This has given her broad and in-depth experience of all areas of Employment Law, including TUPE, discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal.

Meg has represented many parties in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal. She has acted for employers (ranging from small companies to international companies such as H&M and charities such as Barnardo’s) and employees (pursuing their claims against companies of all sizes, including Addison Lee, Jigsaw and Betfred).

Meg has specialist expertise in restrictive covenants, issues relating to Employment Contracts and disputes between directors. Meg has a good standard of spoken and written French, and has acted for a number of French speaking clients taking action in England, Scotland and Wales.

Recent cases that Meg has been involved in, with successful appeals in the Employment Appeal Tribunal all the way up to the Court of Appeal, you can put your trust in our Employment team:

Haydar v Pennine Acute Hopsitals Trust

Successful appeal against ET order that Claimant should make a payment towards the Respondent’s costs.

E. Martin v Home Office

Successfully argued that the Employment Tribunal did not apply the law correctly when it dismissed her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Xia v TAG Europe

The EAT agreed with Meg’s argument that the Employment Tribunal’s decision to strike out the Claimant’s claim of unfair dismissal was legally flawed.

Stevenson, Leeke & Stewart v Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust

Successfully argued that the Employment Tribunal had not asked the correct legal questions in its judgment, and that its decision that the Appellants were not entitled to receive redundancy payments was flawed.

Meg has also been appointed as a Deputy District Judge.

Shivani began her legal career in 2012 at a firm in Chelsea and joined Kleymans in late 2014.  She made outstanding progress in the litigation department and was promoted to Head of the firm’s Commercial Department in January 2019. 

Shivani and her team focus on Civil and Commercial Litigation (including Group Action work) and Alternative Dispute Resolution.  Prior to joining the firm, she was involved in and managed a high profile group litigation against a bank in the High Court consisting of over 4,000 clients.  Her expertise in Group Litigation has recently seen her involvement in a highly publicised case involving Universal Wealth Preservation.  Shivani’s case has most recently been reported in the Times and aired on BBC’s Rip Off Britain where she gave an interview about her efforts in recovering those funds.

Click here for the Podcast discussing Shivani’s group action

Click here for a TV clip discussing Shivani’s group action

Shivani and her team also act for both individuals and companies in a variety of disputes involving contract disputes, debt recovery (private/commercial), employment law, professional negligence, bankruptcy and insolvency, property litigation disputes (commercial/residential), land disputes and joint ownership/cohabitation disputes.

Shivani deals with claims in both the County Court and High Court and is also a big believer of mediation and avoiding the costs of litigation if a satisfactory settlement can be agreed between the parties.  Please contact our Head of Commercial if you would like to discuss how we can help you. 

 Catherine graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in law in 2017 before completing the LPC at the University of Central Lancashire. She began working for Kleyman & Co in July 2018 as a legal secretary, started her Training Contract in November 2019 and qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales in August 2021. Catherine has more recently been promoted to Head of Property in July 2025. Catherine and her team have a broad range of experience with both residential and commercial property law, such as: 

• Buying and selling residential and commercial properties;
• Remortgages;
• Commercial and residential leases;
• Landlord and tenant issues;
• Lease extensions; and
• Property disputes.

Catherine and her team are readily available to assist with any property  transaction and are able to offer support and assistance.

If you are interested in any of our services, please give Catherine a call to discuss. 

Sean attended the University of Strathclyde where he obtained an Upper Second-Class Dual qualifying LLB in Scottish and English Law. During his time at the University of Strathclyde, Sean was a member of the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic where he represented clients in small claims disputes. 

Sean then attended the University of BPP in Manchester where he attained his Legal Practice Certificate. During his time in Manchester, Sean primarily focused on the commercial and corporate aspects of law electing to study Private Acquisitions, Corporate Finance and International Trade and Transactions.

Sean previously worked as a Legal Assistant for a small firm in his hometown of Glasgow where he assisted fee earners with their caseloads, provided advice and assistance to those involved in benefits disputes and managed a wide variety of administrative matters.

Sean joined Kleyman & Co as a Paralegal in May 2021 and completed his training with the firm, qualifying as a Solicitor in March 2024.

During his training, Sean handled a wide variety of cases with his primary focus being on commercial and corporate matters including assisting clients with the incorporation of their companies, overall corporate governance and assisting already established companies in purchasing new entities either through Share Purchases or Asset Acquisitions.

Sean has continued to strengthen his experience in the corporate and commercial sectors and routinely leads company acquisitions for clients with the assistance of the team of Paralegals at the firm. 

Sean continues to assist in a variety of areas across the firm but is also focused on expanding and developing  his knowledge in relation to his commercial matters to assist him in  enhancing his specilisation in this area.

Jordan completed her Law LLB at the University of Kent, graduating in 2022 with an Upper Second-Class Honours degree. During her undergraduate studies, Jordan was a member of the Kent Law Clinic, collaborating with local solicitors and barristers to provide pro bono legal support on housing matters and visa applications.

Following her studies, she undertook a one month placement at a law firm in Buckinghamshire, where she gained valuable experience in property law and wills & probate work.

She joined Kleyman & Co as a Paralegal and subsequently promoted to Trainee Solicitor in recognition of her commitment. In her current role, Jordan assists solicitors across a range of dispute resolution and family law matters.

Her recent work included assisting on an unjust enrichment claim brought before the High Court, acting for the Claimant. Jordan played a critical role in preparing court bundles and assisting with the preperation of witness statements, which contributed to a favourable outcome to the client.

She has also assisted in contentious financial remedy proceedings, as well as complex child arrangement cases where safeguarding was a key consideration.

Jordan has developed a particular interest in dispute resolution and family law, appreciating the balance between problem-solving and empathy. She continues to broaden her exposure across several areas of law to develop a well-rounded skillset as she progresses toward qualification.

She is currently undertaking her LPC and Masters in law with the University of Law, working towards qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. 

Olivia graduated from Durham University in June 2023 where she gained an Upper Second Class Honours in her Law LLB. Olivia’s degree was very commercially focused with modules such as corporate, commercial and competition.

Olivia has a particular interest in Employment Law with a special focus on whistleblowing – the topic upon which she wrote a first-class dissertation. Olivia is looking to expand this interest in her work here with Kleyman & Co.

Prior to joining Kleyman & Co, Olivia gained work experience from various places in the legal industry: criminal barrister’s chambers, a small-sized law firm as well as with the CPS. This has helped Olivia support fee earners and begin her own caseload with assistance. Whilst keenly interested in Employment and Commercial law, Olivia builds on her understanding of all aspects of law that we cover here at Kleyman & Co. Olivia’s ambition is to become a fully qualified solicitor at Kleyman & Co.

Jacob attended Bournemouth University and achieved a Law LLB with Second Class Honours graduating in January 2024. During Jacob’s education at Bournemouth University, he found an interest in Commercial, Sports and Media Law. He also studied in depth the effects on children witnessing domestic abuse within the homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacob additionally wants to expand his interests to Litigation making himself an asset for Kleyman & Co and their clients.

Throughout university Jacob gained useful experience on Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) questions from similar formatted exams that the university provided. Jacob is currently studying his LPC at the University of Law while simultaneously studying for a Masters in Law.

Jacob joined Kleyman & Co with the aim to expand on his legal knowledge through the variety of law the company covers. Jacob joined the firm as a Paralegal and has progressed to the role of Trainee Solicitor where he continues to build his caseload and broaden his knowledge in various sectors of law.

Louise previously worked as an Office Manager for almost seven years before deciding to pursue her long-standing ambition of a career in law. In 2020, alongside full-time work, she began studying for her law degree with The Open University and graduated in June 2023 with an Law LLB (Upper Second Class Honours).

During her degree, Louise studied a broad range of legal jurisdictions and achieved first-class marks in her contract, tort and family law modules. She has a particular interest in both family and commercial matters, as she is drawn to the variety and practical impact of this work. Her previous role also provided her with a strong foundation in property and conveyancing matters, which she continues to build upon in her legal career.

Since joining Kleyman & Co, Louise has gained extensive hands-on experience in private client matters, including wills, probate, trusts and lasting powers of attorney, as well as assisting with contentious probate disputes. She has also worked on a wide range of tenancy disputes and has experience supporting employment matters and civil litigation cases, giving her a well-rounded exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work.

Louise is currently enrolled on the LPC with Master’s (LPC LLM) at the University of Law, having commenced her studied in September 2024, and is aiming to graduate in July 2026. She is enthusiastic about continuing to develop across multiple practice areas within the firm and is working towards qualifying as a solicitor and Kleyman & Co. 

Laura joined the firm as a Paralegal in November 2024 and has progressed to become a Trainee Solicitor.

Laura’s focus will be to assist the Property Team and to gain experience in residential and commercial sales and purchasers for both freehold and leasehold properties. She will also support clients with lease extensions, remortgages and property disputes.

She is keen to broaden her knowledge and experience across all areas of law.

Additionally, Laura will help with administrative duties and support fee earners within the firm with legal research and file management.

She is currently studying to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE) and her aim is to qualify as a solicitor at Kleyman & Co.

Lewis is a driven and enthusiastic paralegal at Kleyman & Co with a strong academic background. He graduated from the University of Birmingham with First Class Honours in Law (LLB), achieving top marks in modules including, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, and Family Law, sparking a lasting interest in the way legal frameworks can shape personal and professional relationships.         

Before joining Kleyman and Co, Lewis gained valuable experience across different areas if Law, including conveyancing and criminal practice. These roles allowed him to develop strong knowledge, client communication, and various legal skills while also giving him insight into the importance of a tailored approach to each client’s circumstances and demands.

Now, Lewis is keen to continue developing his skills and expertise at Kleyman and Co, particularly relating to commercial matters, with the goal of qualifying as a solicitor soon. His role as a paralegal will include assisting fee earners by managing case files, preparing legal documents, and assisting with legal drafting. He is preparing to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE) and is committed to expanding his knowledge surrounding various areas of law.                                                    

Rosie is a dedicated paralegal who joined Kleyman & Co in January  2026. Graduating from the University of Exeter with a 2:1 in BA History, Rosie went on to complete her MA Law Conversion course with the University of Law, achieving a high commendation. During her postgraduate degree, she achieved distinctions in modules including Criminal Law, Land Law and Administration and Human Rights Law.

Before joining Kleyman & Co, Rosie gained insightful and valuable experience in a nationwide firm, which sparked her interest in Employment Law, and strengthened her skills in client communication, and trial preparation. Following this work experience, she developed an interest in Commercial Law, and is eager to develop her understanding of the commercial aspects of legal practice at Kleyman & Co. She has a particular interest in Intellectual Property and Employment Law.

Rosie is preparing to take the SQE examinations, with the aim of qualifying as a solicitor, and is committed to broadening her knowledge in the various areas of Commercial Law provided at Kleyman & Co.                

Lorna completed her Law LLB at the University of Sheffield, graduating in the summer of 2025 with an Upper Second-Class Honours degree. Whilst at university, Lorna studied a broad range of modules such as Criminal Law, Family Law, Torts Law, Land Law, and Human Rights Law, providing her with strong knowledge of the governing frameworks across various legal contexts. In particular, Lorna achieved high marks in her coursework assignments discussing contemporary issues such as the arguments for and against legislation of assisted suicide, human rights violations at both national and international level, and the potential recourse available in private law in respect of harmful, non-consensual AI-generated material. Lorna also participated in moot court and negotiation activities.

Prior to joining Kleyman & Co, Lorna gained practical legal experience through undertaking placements both in-house and within a local government authority. Her placement with the legal team of well-known Central London department store allowed her to strengthen her commercial awareness and her ability to approach legal issues from a business perspective, whilst her experiences working with a local government authority provided her with valuable insights into a wide range of regulatory enforcement matters. Lorna has also undertaken work experience assisting barristers, which allowed her to develop her confidence and familiarity with court setting and procedures.

Lorna joined Kleyman & Co with the aim of beginning a long-lasting and successful legal career. She is keen to further explore her legal interests and expand her knowledge across the firm’s various areas of expertise. Lorna also has a view to pursue qualification as a solicitor via the SQE in the future.

Sam is a determined and ambitious paralegal at Kleyman & Co, having joined the firm in 2026. He graduated from the University of Sheffield with a 2:1 in History and Politics, before completing his PGDL and MA Law, achieving a Distinction overall, including strong results in Equity & Trusts, Corporate & Business Law and Land Law. His postgraduate studies strengthened his analytical skills and deepened his interest in the practical application of legal principles to real-world commercial and private client matters.

Prior to joining Kleyman & Co, Sam developed a particular interest in property and business, and commercial law, alongside gaining exposure to public and regulatory frameworks. He completed a Certified Commercial Awareness qualification and competed in legal competitions, including a national sports law negotiation competition, which refined his ability to analyse complex issues and work effectively under pressure.

Alongside his academic achievements, Sam gained valuable experience in client-facing roles, developing strong organisational skills and attention to detail. These experiences have shaped his approachable and practical style when supporting clients and assisting fee earners.

At Kleyman & Co, Sam supports fee earners across a range of matters, assisting with case management, legal drafting, research, and client communication. He is keen to continue developing his legal knowledge and professional skills while contributing to the firm’s client based approach.