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.

James Watkins

James is a Partner of Redkite Solicitors, working in the firm's (Legal 500) Tier 1 ranked Employment Law Team.

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.

Paul James

Paul is a Partner in the firm and Head of Commercial Services. Since joining Redkite Solicitors in 2013 from Eversheds Sutherland, Paul has led the team in advising regional and national clients from across all of Redkite’s offices on a wide range of commercial and contract law matters such as implementing standard terms and conditions of business, distribution agreements, franchise agreements, services and marketing agreements and other commercial contracts, intellectual property and IT matters. In addition to this, Paul provides strategic advice and practical legal support on a range of corporate matters, including business sales and purchases, joint ventures, investments and corporate governance. Paul has an in-depth knowledge of public procurement and shared services models through working with public sector clients such as The Royal Mint Limited, Milford Haven Port Authority, Swansea University and the Welsh Government. Paul has given strategic advice and drafting support to a number of local authorities, housing associations and further education bodies. Paul has spoken at numerous national training events and tailored client training, providing sessions on competitive dialogue, framework agreements and shared services as well as delivering tailored commercial contracts training sessions to private sector in-house legal teams or commercial managers.

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.

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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