Displaying 'attention to detail and excellent client care', Red Kite Law LLP continues to thrive in the market under the leadership of 'exceptional' Swansea-based partner Alexia Thomas and is picking up work on a standalone basis, as well as through its growing will bank (enlarged by a number of recent firm acquisitions in South Wales). Noted for her 'grounded and down-to-earth' demeanour and ability to provide 'pragmatic and sensible advice', Thomas regularly receives referrals from other solicitors and accountants, testament to the esteem with which she is held in the market on issues ranging from challenges to will validity and claims against executors.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team displays attention to detail and excellent client care.’

  • ‘The exceptional Alexia Thomas is knowledgeable, grounded and down-to-earth, and provides pragmatic and sensible advice. ’

  • ‘Alexia Thomas is a superstar! She is a top notch lawyer and tough negotiator, but combines this with charm and a sense of humour.'

  • ‘The team has genuine expertise in this niche area and is led by the amazing Alexia Thomas’

  • ‘Andrew Kelly knows the law, is realistic about merits and get great results for his clients.’

Work highlights

  • Acting for a client, as the sole executor and beneficiary of her late father’s estate in relation to two adult child claims brought by her two brother for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 against their late father’s estate.
  • Acting for clients in relation to a will validity claim.
  • Acted for a client in relation to a contested probate claim on the grounds of lack of capacity and undue influence.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexia Thomas

Other key lawyers

Andrew Kelly