Betsan returns to her roots with Red Kite Law

Leading company and commercial specialist Betsan Thomas has returned to her West Wales roots as a partner with the newly-established Red Kite Law.
The biggest law firm in South West Wales is delighted to have Welsh-speaking Betsan on board after she decided to move west from M&A Solicitors in Cardiff.
Red Kite Law managing partner Luke Smith said: “We are delighted to that Betsan has joined Red Kite Law as head of company commercial. Betsan is recognised for her reliable and commercial approach and this reflects and enhances the team we have been building here in South West Wales.
“Our location puts us in a unique position in being able to offer cost-effective quality advice which clients across Wales have responded to excellently. Betsan will be instrumental in our continued development.”
Betsan spent 11 years with M&A in Cardiff, gaining extensive experience advising on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, transaction funding and commercial contracts.
Betsan is part of a very a capable Welsh-speaking team at Red Kite Law, which has seven offices spread across Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.
She said: “Returning to my native Pembrokeshire is something that I’ve dreamt of for some time. Being part of Red Kite Law, I have been given the rare opportunity of carrying on my career as a commercial lawyer whilst still enjoying all West Wales has to offer.
“By offering the full range of commercial services, Red Kite Law is in a unique position in West Wales. The commercial team here is highly talented and delivers a national level of service.
“It used to be the case that corporate clients would look further up the M4 corridor for their commercial law services. I’m very pleased that we now offer the firepower to provide those services right here on the doorstep of businesses in West Wales.”
Betsan’s career has also seen her work for commercial firms in London and Bristol, handling a wide range of corporate matters, including share sale and purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and management buy outs. She advises on transaction funding and stand-alone debt facilities.
Betsan also advises on commercial contracts, including terms and conditions, supply and distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements and franchising. She has drafted and advised on the implementation of share option schemes, including Enterprise Management Incentive schemes.
Described as “trustworthy, accurate and efficient” (Legal 500 2009) and “strong in commercial negotiations” (Legal 500 2010), Betsan was born in Pembrokeshire. She has settled in Efailwen and enjoys walking her dog in the Preseli hills.

Red Kite Law has been established through the merger of two long-established law firms in South West Wales – Lowless & Lowless and Morris Roberts.
Today, Red Kite Law stands up there as the newest and biggest law firm in South West Wales. The firm has 15 partners and a total headcount of 120.
The team at Red Kite Law can be contacted on 01267 239000 and 01437 763332 or through the website at www.redkitelaw.co.uk