With offices spread across Wales and the Southwest, Red Kite Law LLP represents local clients and charities in breach of trust claims and will validity challenges. Able to support clients in mediation, the firm is versed in unjust enrichment claims. The firm also maintains a specialism in elder financial abuse claims. Alexia Thomas is the team's head of practice and regularly handles disputes between executors and beneficiaries. Rachel Morris advises on Inheritance Act and Court of Protection claims. The team has strengthened its practice with the acquisition of Clare Tregoning from Gomer Williams & Co in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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- Red Kite's contentious trusts and probate team is well regarded and skilled litigators.
- Alexia Thomas and Clare Tregoning are highly regarded and skilled contentious trusts and estates specialists. They are hardworking and committed to securing the best results for clients.
- Red Kite's specialist contentious trusts and probate team is highly regarded in Wales and the South West.
- Alexia Thomas - a titan in this field, a top-notch lawyer.
- Top-notch firm
- Alexia Thomas is highly experienced in contentious trusts and estates and always fights her client's corner strongly. Alice Powell has a growing reputation in the field of trusts and estates disputes and achieves good outcomes for clients.
Key clients
- LATCH
- Ty Hafan
- Ty Gobaith Hope House Charity
- Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Work highlights
Acting for the deceased’s cohabitee and long-term partner and successfully claiming financial provision from the estate pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Acting for an individual in a long-running sibling dispute regarding the client’s share in a farmhouse. The matter was resolved at mediation.
Acting for a claimant in a long-running probate dispute and resolving it by consent the day before trial, securing a favourable result for the client.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rachel Morris
Practice head
Alexia Thomas
Other key lawyers
Alice Powell; Rachel Morris; Andrew Kelly