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The team at Redkite Solicitors has expanded its operation in Carmarthen with the acquisition of two long-established law firms based in the town. On the 1st February Redkite acquired local firm Trant and Richards, which has been serving the people of Carmarthen and surrounding areas for over 150 years, and Steel and Hitchcock, who have been delivering legal support to the same area since 1923. “This is another great step for Redkite as we continue to expand our business in West Wales,” said Neil Walker, Chief Executive of Redkite. “Trant and Richards and Steel and Hitchcock are highly-respected names within the legal world of West Wales and we look forward to working with their many clients and the staff who are also joining us as part of this merger. Staff members Howard Williams and Shirley Jones from Trant and Richards will transfer from their current office in St. Mary’s Street, to Redkite’s recently renovated offices in Spilman Stre...

The team at Redkite Solicitors has chalked up a Magnificent Ten in the busy world of Family Law with the firm’s Family Team being awarded an impressive ten accreditations from various organisations. “We strive for continual professional development at Redkite as we always want to be in the position of offering our customers dedicated, expert advice,” said Neil Walker, Chief Executive of Redkite. “Many members of Redkite Solicitors are recognised in Wales as leaders in their specialist fields. Family Law is a very complicated and sensitive field and it is good to know that we have people who can deal with issues professionally and sympathetically and help resolve issues quickly for all concerned.” The accreditations are held by:- · Catrin Griffiths, Solicitor, Partner and Head of Redkite’s Family Law Team who is accredited by the Law Society’s Advanced Family Law Panel and is one of a select few local Resolution Approved Collaborative Lawyers; · Simon Goddard, Solicitor based in Redkite...

West Wales law firm Redkite Law LLP has opened an office in the city centre of Cardiff. Redkite Law is an established law firm which has been serving the counties of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire for more than 100 years and is founded on the principle of specialist legal expertise. Its team of solicitors provide a full range of services to include company commercial, dispute resolution, employment, commercial property, family, wills, probate and estates, tax planning and trusts, conveyancing and injury claims and are proud to offer their services in both English and Welsh. The new Cardiff office is situated on Cathedral Road where Associate Solicitor Louise Irvine, and Solicitor Catrin Reed, will be based. Both Louise and Catrin specialise in family law and private client work. They will be joined by the Head of Company and Commercial, partner Paul James, who has not only recently been listed by the Western Mail in this year's Top 35 business and professional men in W...

West Wales legal experts Red Kite Law have announced the appointment of Neil Walker as Chief Executive. Mr Walker succeeds Andrew Manning, who will remain as a consultant to Red Kite Law. Mr Walker joined Red Kite Law as chief operating officer and finance director last summer. He said: “I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Chief Executive. “We are a forward looking legal firm operating primarily in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. But we also service clients throughout Wales and have recently opened an office in Cardiff. “We have a strong local brand, a fantastic team of solicitors and long-lasting relationships with our clients, who like us because we are local, we are good lawyers and we do a great job for them.” Mr Walker joined Red Kite Law from Cooperative Legal Services. He is a graduate of Manchester University and a qualified Chartered Accountant. Before joining Cooperative Legal Services, he worked in various parts of the Co-operative Group including holding the...

Red Kite Law is going from strength to strength as the partners implement the new strategy announced earlier this year. As the leading local firm in West Wales, the partners aimed to invest in improved management and are delighted to announce two significant new recruits: Neil Walker and Simon Campbell-Davies. Neil has joined from Cooperative Legal Services – one of the big brands tipped to revolutionise the way that people buy legal advice. He is now Red Kite Law’s chief operating officer and finance director. Simon is the new head of marketing and business development and joins the firm from Hugh James in Cardiff. Red Kite Law partner David Sangster said he was delighted to welcome Neil and Simon to the firm. “We are a go-ahead legal firm operating in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and now further afield in Chepstow, Monmouthshire. “We have a strong local brand, a fantastic team of solicitors and long-lasting relationships with our clients who like us because we are local, ...