| The practice of Kaye Tesler & Co. was established during the
1970's as a suburban practice in North London, close to the area in which Michael Kaye,
the founding partner, grew up. The partners noted with concern that during the
rescession of the late 1980's and 1990's increasing commercial pressures on the legal
profession generally led more and more legal services were being provided by so called
'para legals', i.e. persons without the training and standards achieved by qualified
solicitors or persons who had passed appropriate examinations set by the Institute of
Legal Executives.
A founding principle of KAYE TESLER & CO. is that its fee earners have proper
qualification and that there be no cost saving by employing para legals. Despite the
decrease in remuneration rates, it is felt that a very high standard of service may
continue to be offered provided that the most modern computer systems are utilised.
KAYE TESLER & Co from its very beginnings has been at the fore-front of office
technology implemented to increase efficiency with cost savings, for example accounts were
computerised as early as 1978. At the same time the practice by design has remained a
suburban practice with low overheads, where clients are looked after either by a partner
or by a qualified assistant.
The practice history in connection with technology is as follows :
| 1978 |
Practice accounts computerised. |
| 1980 |
Early word processing first introduced. |
| 1981 |
Mr. Kaye learns to programme in Basic |
| 1982 |
Computerised conveyancing programme written by M.Kaye.
The program has been adapted over years to become one of the widest used systems in
solicitors offices in the Country. |
| 1985 |
Apricot local area network introduced to office (scrapped
1992). |
| 1992 |
IBM 286 computers introduced |
| 1994 |
a). Computers upgraded and IBM VoiceType system
introduced
b). Mr. Kaye beta tests IBM VoiceType legal voice module.
c). Computer system to advise on DHSS entitlement installed. |
| 1995 |
Michael Kaye empowered by Law Society to lecture on
computer voice recognition. |
| 1996 |
Internet legal services introduced. |
| 1997 |
The system currently in use (designed by Mr. Kaye) has
been described by the Law Society's Gazette (19th March 1997) as being the "most
interactive web site in the Country, perhaps even in the World." Video Conferencing
introduced. |
| 1998 |
Kaye Tesler Internet site designers win Society of
Computers & Law award. More Interactive services added to Web site. Kaye Tesler &
Co web site wins HIFAL Award. |
| 2003 |
Web based anti-money laundering
system developed. |
| 2004 |
Nominated and short listed for
Lemmas award sponsored by the Law Society for marketing and
management. Finalist DTI E-Commerce awards |
1990-
2006 |
Authorised to lecture for CPD
purposes, publishing audio CDs and lecturing on:
1). Computer voice recognition
2). Video conferencing
3). E-conveyancing
4). Equity Release
5). Land Registry consultation
6). The ‘Tesco law’.
7). Commonhold.
8). Future of Estate Agency
9). Money Laundering
a). The Basic Law
b). Implementation
c). Bowman -v- Fels
d). 2005 Legal updates
e). Legal privilege for accountants
10). Management skills covering Law Society guidance on
e-mail, advertising, file ownership and costs.
11). Compulsory lease clauses.
12). Home Information Packs
13). VoIP – make telephone calls for practically nothing
14). Employment Regulations
15). The New Law Of Business Tenancies
16). The Clementi Report
17.) The Future/Regulation Of Estate Agents
18.) Management Talk 1
19.) Age Discrimination
IN ADDITION WE HAVE CREATED THE FIRST ON-LINE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
TRAINING SYSTEM
All lectures and systems updated as appropriate. |
| 2006 |
New system to undertake Grant of
Probate and Grant of Letters of Administration created and added to
web site.
Conversion of web site systems to be Disability Act accessible |
MICHAEL DAVID KAYE
(PRINCIPAL)...Ref: 1
JEFFREY TESLER (CONSULTANT).................Ref:4
DEREK ENGLANDER (LEGAL
EXECUTIVE).....Ref: 3
ERROL ELLIS-CARR (LEGAL
EXECUTIVE).......Ref: 5
MIRIAM J KAYE
| MICHAEL DAVID KAYE
(PRINCIPAL) |
Ref: 1 |
Born 1948. |
Five years training with a City firm. Then admitted
to the roll of solicitors 1971.
Assistant solicitor Messrs. Asher Fishman & Co. 1 year.
Junior Partner Messrs. Asher Fishman & Co. 1 Year.
1974 Founding Partner Michael D. Kaye & Co. (later merging with Kaye Tesler &
Co.). |
Directly concerned with:-
- Criminal Law.
- General litigation
- Wills, probate & Administration of estates.
- Overall administrative control of practice.
In particular Mr.Kaye will supervise and train all appropriate personnel in
connection with the computer systems upon which it is intended that the future direction
of the practice be based.
Authorised by both the Law Society and Bar Council as a trainer to other
lawyers for continuing development purposes.
Director of several property and 'IT' companies. |
| JEFFREY TESLER (CONSULTANT) |
Ref: 4 |
Born 1948. |
Honours law degree (Ll.B.) 1970
Articles with Messrs. Linklaters & Paines.
Admitted to the roll of solicitors 1972.
Assistant solicitor Messrs. Forsyte Kerman 1 year.
Assistant solicitor Messrs. Saunders Sobell Leigh & Dobin 1 year.
1975 Partner Michael D.Kaye & Co. (later merging with Kaye Tesler & Co.).
Practice complaints officer for any complaint of any nature
2004 Becomes consultant to practice continuing to look
after his clients and retaining the role of complaints officer.
Director of several property and 'IT' companies and running his own
trade consultancy. |
| Mr. Tesler undertakes matters of private law,
commercial law, tax and international commerce. |
| DEREK ENGLANDER (LEGAL
EXECUTIVE) |
Ref: 3 |
Born 1954. |
Admitted Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives
1980.
13 Years with Saunders Sobell Leigh & Dobin. With Kaye Tesler & Co. since 1985.
Has approximately a years experience in applying computer technology to the question of
entitlement to Welfare Benefits. |
Directly concerned with:-
- Conveyancing.
- Computer voice recognition technology.
- Development and introduction of IT systems.
|
| ERROL ELLIS-CARR
(LEGAL
EXECUTIVE) |
Ref: 5 |
Born 1951. |
Institute of Legal Executives examinations - 1974
Law Society's solicitors examinations - 1980
Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives
More than 20 years experience in different legal practices. |
Directly concerned with:-
- Criminal law.
- Civil and commercial litigation.
- Matrimonial law with all ancillary matters.
- General advice under green form scheme.
As a member of the West Indian community feels that he can approach ethnic
problems with a great depth of understanding and has the respect and trust of that
community, while bringing to the practice his many years of experience. |
| MIRIAM J KAYE |
Born - (refuses to say, but over 21). |
Teachers Training Certificate, 1972.
B.Sc. (Hons) 1975.
Logabax training course in computerised solicitors accounts.
Has kept the practice accounts since 1978. |
Sole responsibility: maintenance of the practice
accounts in accordance with the Law Society rules for solicitor accounts.
The fact of being the wife of the founding partner lends weight to demands for
information. The general rule in the office is that accounts queries raised by Mrs. Kaye
have the highest priority. |
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