Overview: As the Senior Partner at KLS Law, Ken Specter combines extensive legal expertise with strong business acumen. With a career spanning several decades, he has founded and led successful legal and insurance businesses, exemplifying his dual capabilities as both a lawyer and a businessman. The firm’s philosophy, under his leadership, emphasises transparency, practicality, and a client-focused approach.

Education and Background: Ken studied Law at London University and The College of Law in Chester. In 1985, he founded Specters, dedicating the first 15 years of his career to specialising in litigation. He represented private, commercial, and insurance clients in numerous courts and tribunals.

Professional Recognition: A notable achievement in his career is the founding of Lawshield and Connexus insurance solutions in 1996. These businesses cater to high-net-worth insurers nationally and provide comprehensive insurance solutions to private individuals and companies.

Specialisation and Expertise: With extensive litigation knowledge in areas such as property, insurance, insolvency, and professional negligence claims, Ken understands the commercial imperatives facing businesses today. He ensures that litigation strategies are financially astute, aligning with clients’ business needs.

Approach:

• Client Care: The philosophy at KLS Law is based on transparency, practical solutions, and keeping the client’s interests at the forefront. This approach is designed to provide clients with more than just legal advice.
• Case Management: Overseeing major financial decisions and key litigation matters, Ken also assists clients with funding options, ensuring that every legal strategy is economically sound and tailored to their specific needs.

Motivation: Driven by a desire to offer clients practical solutions and reliable support, Ken ensures that they receive the guidance they need, not just what they want to hear.

With over 30 years in high-value catastrophic personal injury litigation, Jan is a highly experienced litigation lawyer specialising in serious and catastrophic injury cases. His expertise spans various types of accidents, including road traffic collisions, accidents at work, public liability claims, clinical negligence, and professional negligence.

Education and Background:

• Degree: Honours in Modern History, Birmingham University
• Law Conversion: City of London
• Family Legacy: Comes from a family of legal professionals, including solicitors and barristers

Professional Recognition:

• Number 1 Lawyer: Recently awarded the status of Number 1 lawyer in personal injury by Chambers in their 2025 directory, a worldwide renowned legal directory, a very rare distinction.

Memberships:

• The Association Of Personal Injury Lawyers
• The Motor Accident Solicitors Association
• The Spinal Injuries Association
• The Law Society
• Long-term former member of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel

Cases settled in the Last Few Years:

• £4 million: Man in his 50s with a T5 spinal cord fracture from a head-on collision with a petrol tanker
• £1.2 million: Lady in her 40s with spinal injuries following a negligently administered epidural injection
• £1.1 million: Man in his 60s with brain damage, spinal, and lower limb injuries from a road traffic collision
• £5.2 million: Lady in her 30s with brain damage due to A&E’s failure to refer her for a brain scan after a minor bicycle accident
• £2.2 million: Homeless man in his 40s with brain injuries from a pedestrian accident
• £1.25 million: Professional golfer in his mid-20s who suffered a career-impacting foot injury in a road traffic collision
• £2.1 million: Financial director in his 50s with a mild brain injury affecting career progression
• £750,000: Lady in her 40s who suffered breast cancer due to a failure to diagnose Paget’s disease early in the NHS treatment process

Client Reviews:

• Linda Hoban – “At my lowest points (there were many) Jan would personally check in with me to see how I was doing and offer me hope and encouragement. Jan stood strong and steadfast, with his amazing knowledge of the law and belief in fighting for what is right, I am happy to say Jan fought so hard to see justice was done and we won my case. The time and effort Jan and his team put into helping me is something I can never repay them for, I am eternally grateful for this.”
• Graham Lucking – “KLS and particularly Mr Jan Canter and his team were courteous, patient and efficient at all times. Very professional.”
• Sheharyar As’ad – “This was a large claim as a result of a serious, life changing accident. Our first contact was with Jan Canter, solicitor, and we immediately felt we would be safe in his hands.”
• Grant Paul-Florence – “Jan Canter was incredibly supportive and helpful in explaining the process and navigating challenges with my insurers. I knew then I would be in safe hands.”
• Jill Maher – “Jan Canter and his very efficient team talked us through the procedure. The complete journey from post-accident to settlement was very smooth, painless and we are very happy with the result KLS Law supplied us with. A job well done by a very professional company.”
• Toby Tree – “Jan and Faye were great. The attention to detail over the 2 years I worked with them and support from a personal level was great. would highly recommend 5*.”
• Miss Mustafa – “5*s are not enough to rate KLS Law. I would highly recommend their services, highly professional and efficient in everything they do. When I handed over my case to Jan Canter, it was a weight lifted off my shoulders and everything was put in order and dealt with smoothly. Jan is extremely knowledgeable, fair and such a great solicitor, I could not recommend him enough.”

Special Interests: Jan has a particular interest in brain injury and catastrophic injury cases including spinal cord injury and paralysis cases, supported by a niche network of experts. His has personal experience as an avid road cyclist who has endured both fault and no-fault accidents allowing him to empathise deeply with clients.

Approach: He maintains a hands-on approach, prioritising regular and clear communication through in-person visits and remote meetings. Jan values building strong relationships with clients and understands the importance of trust and detail in legal practice.

Expert Testimony: In complex cases, Jan strategically uses expert testimony. For example, he meticulously selected a professional golf employment expert and thoroughly scrutinised medical evidence in a settlement for a professional competitive tournament golfer. His dedication to detail and expert selection has proven successful in many challenging cases.

Motivation: Jan’s enthusiasm for his work remains strong. He is motivated by a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by catastrophic injuries, bringing his extensive experience and passion to every case he handles.

Additional Information: In his spare time, Jan also teaches Law to CILEX students at a private law college one night a week.

Overview: Soyab is a highly experienced solicitor with a specialised focus on serious injuries and fatal accidents. With over 25 years of post-qualification experience, he has established himself as a trusted expert in advanced litigation and dispute resolution. Soyab is also an accredited mediator and holds higher rights of audience in all higher courts, enabling him to represent families at inquests in fatal accident cases.

Education and Background:

• Undergraduate Degree: Studied Law at University in Liverpool
• Legal Practice Course: The College of Law Chester
• Qualification: Qualified as a solicitor in 1995
• Advanced Studies: Master of Laws in Advanced Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Specialisation and Expertise:

• Accredited Mediator
• Higher Rights of Audience: Holds higher rights of audience in all higher courts, including representation of families at inquests in fatal accident cases
• Specialist Areas: Serious injuries and fatal accidents with 25 years post-qualification experience

Overview: Emma is a seasoned solicitor with over 20 years of experience in dealing with personal injury claims. Since joining the firm, she has taken on significant responsibilities, including overseeing client care and handling complaints. Emma’s extensive background in law and her dedication to compliance make her a vital member of the team.

Education and Background:

• Undergraduate Degree: Studied Law at University of Leicester
• Legal Practice Course: The College of Law Chester
• Qualification: Qualified as a solicitor in 1997

Professional Recognition:

• Compliance Officer for Legal Practice: Appointed in 2013

Specialisation and Expertise:

• Personal Injury Claims: Over 20 years of experience
• Client Care and Complaints: Responsible for managing since 2004

Approach:

• Client Care: Emma ensures the highest standards in client care, providing thorough and compassionate support to all clients.
• Case Management: Utilises her extensive experience in personal injury claims to achieve favourable outcomes for her clients.

Motivation: Emma is driven by a commitment to excellence in client care and a passion for achieving justice for those affected by personal injury.