Now with two partners in the Swansea-based team dedicated to commercial litigation following the promotion of Steven Koukos in October 2024, Red Kite Law LLP has the critical mass and strength-in-depth to handle a significant volume and range of commercial litigation for SMEs, individuals and public sector clients. Team head Rhian Davies has an excellent understanding of internal commercial drivers/pinch-points, and provides advice to local businesses across a corporate and commercial disputes, including with regard to unfair prejudice matters and directors’ duties. Koukos is also skilled at handling core commercial contract litigation and has particular expertise in relation to fraud and deceit cases.
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Testimonials
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- 'The level of service is exceptional, and the team has particular expertise in explaining complex legal matters and an appropriate solution in a manner which is both easy to understand and reassuring for us as clients.'
- 'The formidable team is well versed in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution and comfortable handling claims across all of the tracks.'
- 'They are well versed in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution.'
- 'Rhian Davies is intelligent and quickly identifies the problem. She works hard for her clients in a sensitive and mature way.'
- 'Steven Koukos is bright and applies himself exceptionally well to often complicated transactions.'
Key clients
- Milford Haven Port Authority
- Castell Howell Foods Limited
- Phoenix Legal Services Limited
- Valero Energy
- Swansea University
- Bexmoor Limited
Work highlights
Advising a company and group of shareholders in relation to a shareholder dispute.
Advising a company on a £2m plus fraud and deceit claim against ex-employees.
Advising a company in relation to a £200m fraud and deceit claim against ex-employees.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rhian Davies
Other key lawyers
Steven Koukos