MKB LawCast

Celebrating 40 Years in Law: A Conversation with Anne Marie Kelly

In this reflective and heartfelt conversation, Anne Marie Kelly joins Neil Logan to share her journey - from school days to becoming a leading family law practitioner and respected business leader. They discuss the early influences on her career, the decision to co-found MKB Law, and the meaningful relationships she’s built along the way.

Rewriting the Will: Reforming a 200-Year-Old Law

A new report by the Law Commission outlines proposals to reform the Wills Act 1837, potentially reshaping the legal landscape in England and Wales. Daniel McCracken and Chris Quinn discuss the key recommendations covering electronic wills, the Court's dispensing powers, marriage and will revocation, undue influence and mental capacity.

Liam Payne, £24 Million and the Realities of Intestacy

Intestacy probably isn't a term that many of us are familiar with, but it made headlines recently when Liam Payne's £24 million estate became subject to the rules of intestacy. In this episode, Daniel McCracken and Chris Quinn from our Private Client team discuss what really happens when someone passes without making a will.

When Leases Go Wrong: Lease Forfeiture Explained

Join Bernie McCloskey and Gordon McElroy as they explore the complex topic of lease forfeiture, examining it from both a corporate and litigation perspective. Even if you're not involved in commercial property letting, you'll find this topic more fascinating than you might expect!

Boardroom Breakups - Removing a Director

Join James Boyd and Gordon McElroy from MKB Law's Corporate team as they explore the complexities of removing a director from a company. In this discussion they share various example scenarios and provide expert insights throughout. Listen on Podbean or search MKB Law on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Property Damage Caused by Fallen Trees

Emma Smyth and Bernie McCloskey explore the legal liability of landowners for property damage caused by fallen trees, particularly in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn. While many assume that landowners are responsible, liability depends on many factors. They also look at damage caused by encroaching tree roots, particularly if protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

Property - Section 76 Planning Agreements

Gordon McElroy and Emma Smyth discuss Section 76 planning agreements. MKB Law’s Commercial Property team represents housing developers across Northern Ireland, where Section 76 requires them to contribute to local infrastructure, green travel initiatives, and, increasingly, social and affordable housing.

Dispute Resolution - Mediation

Following on from their discussion on shareholder disputes, in this episode Gordon McElroy and Christopher Mason focus on mediation as a form of dispute resolution - an important topic that many might not be familiar with.