Red Kite Law LLP

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Alice is an associate solicitor, specialising in Will, Trust and Estate disputes. Alice is vastly experienced in bringing and defending claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. For example, in February 2023 Alice acted for a client to successfully defend an Inheritance Act claim heard at a 3-day trial in the High Court in Cardiff. Alice is also experienced in negotiating favourable out of court settlements for her clients, saving them the significant costs associated with a court trial. Alice has also often dealt on behalf of executors and beneficiaries who cannot agree the steps to be taken during the administration of the estate with their respective co-executors or beneficiaries. Alice's approach is sympathetic to the stress and emotion that surrounds estate disputes. She prioritises explaining the court process in simple terms to her clients, keeping them informed throughout every step of the process, and has been described a great listener who is very approachable.

Andrew Kelly

Andrew is an Associate Solicitor working in Will, Trust and Estate Disputes. He specialises in work involving; disputed wills; estate litigation; trust disputes; and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. His experience incudes, (but is not limited to) will validity disputes, the interpretation of ambiguous or badly drafted wills, obtaining court orders for an inventory and account, revocation of probate, removal of executors, claims against debtors of an estate, obtaining possession of estate property, claims by the estate to recover unauthorised lifetime transactions/those obtained through undue influence from the deceased, removal of caveats to obtain a grant of probate, mutual wills, secret trusts, proprietary estoppel and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Joshua Jones

Joshua is a solicitor working in the Dispute Resolution team at Redkite Solicitors. He advises on a range of areas, which include the following: Contested wills; Debt recovery; Commercial disputes; Property disputes; and Professional negligence

Michael Evans

Michael is a Partner in the firm and was previously Head of the Personal Injury Department. He has vast experience representing victims of permanent and life-changing injuries (such as brain injury) and families whose loved ones have been killed in accidents. Michael is adept at obtaining high-value compensation for his clients, however, he also prioritises ensuring that his clients receive the care they need quickly, not at the end of what can often be a lengthy compensation case. Michael therefore places a strong focus on securing comprehensive and high quality rehabilitation and interim payments for his clients. Michael takes time to build close relationships with all his clients, and takes great pride in seeing his clients' lives develop and improve.

Phillip Gower

Phillip is a Partner of the firm, working within the Personal Injury (Mainly Claimant) department. He has over 25 years’ expertise in Personal Injury Litigation on behalf of claimants, dealing mostly with asbestos exposure, industrial disease and accident claims across the UK, as well as a large number of claims on behalf of clients in Australia, South Africa, America, Europe and Canada. Phillip was responsible for recovering damages in one of the highest awards approved by the High Court in Wales in a brain injury case. Phillip is also an Accredited Asbestos Specialist and Occupational Disease Specialist, and an assessor for the accreditation of other lawyers within the field. He also has a BSA Certificate in Industrial Audiometry.

Ryan David

Ryan is a Partner in Redkite Solicitors and a skilled and experienced property lawyer. With 20 years of experience in the legal industry, Ryan has established a reputation as a knowledgeable and trustworthy advisor to clients seeking guidance on commercial property matters. Ryan brings a wealth of expertise to his role, having advised clients across a wide range of sectors, including retail, industrial, office, and hospitality. His practice encompasses all aspects of commercial property, including acquisitions and disposals, lease negotiations, development and investment work, and real estate finance. Throughout his career, Ryan has developed a deep understanding of the legal and commercial considerations involved in complex property transactions. He is dedicated to providing his clients with practical and effective solutions, tailored to their specific needs and goals. As a partner at Redkite Law LLP, Ryan is committed to delivering exceptional service to his clients. He works collaboratively with his colleagues to ensure that every client receives the highest level of attention and care.

Steven Kuokos

Steven is a Partner of the firm. Steven accepts instructions on all commercial litigation matters and has acted for global financial institutions with a turnover of over £1bn. He has a strong reputation in the Welsh legal market, having worked for Hugh James and Acuity Law, with clients following him to Redkite, bringing claims worth around £2 million. Steven’s expertise includes: Commercial disputes concerning fraud and deceit claims. Fraud matters and s994 petitions involving urgent injunctions. Advising on cross jurisdiction matters. Notable cases include: Acting for a company and settling a potential shareholder/section 994 claim with a 25% shareholder where the company was valued at over £100million Executing a rare search order at short notice Acting for a company in a commercial cross-border contractual dispute. Value of the claim against the company was USD 5,000,000.00. Assisting the company in its goal to achieve a sensible resolution prior to any costly and time consuming litigation/live proceedings Acting for a claimant company in a fraud and deceit claim against ex-employees. Value of the claim exceeded £2,000,000.00. Acting in a 13 party s994 petition. This particular matter required a number of urgent injunctions and freezing orders, which ensured the matter was successfully settled prior to trial in the client’s favour

William Morse

William is a highly experienced Partner in the firm, and an employment law and education law specialist. William advises both employers and employees in relation to all aspects of employment law and, additionally, in relation to such issues as consultancy, directorship and employment status. He will represent his clients in both non- contentious and contentious matters including settlement negotiations and Employment Tribunal proceedings. William has additionally developed a practice specialism in the education sector, with a particular focus upon Academy conversion and governance. William's objective in advising clients is to always try to blend legal/technical advice with tactical and practical emphasis. Central to William's approach is his belief in getting this balance right, leading clients through the complexities of the law, while doing so in a real-world way.

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