Combining ‘legal expertise with genuine care and empathy’, Red Kite Law LLP is a popular choice for clients throughout south and west Wales seeking advice on estate planning and estate administration. Carmarthen-based team head Mathew Bowen excels in advising on agricultural estates, leveraging deep knowledge of agricultural property relief and IHT planning. Splitting her time between the Bridgend and Porthcawl offices, Emma Priest is praised for her ’empathetic touch’. In Cardiff, the ’exceptional’ Louise Irvine heads up the firm’s Court of Protection and trusts department and ‘has a genuine commitment to her clients’ well-being’.
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Testimonials
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- 'What makes the team unique is its commitment to their clients and ability to combine legal expertise with genuine care and empathy.'
- 'Their knowledge and attention to detail are second to none, and they consistently deliver high-quality, tailored advice that reflects an excellent understanding of each client’s individual needs.'
- 'Emma Priest originally drafted my wife's will and it was good to have that personal empathetic touch right through the process of dealing with the will on my wife's sad passing. I was given realistic expectations throughout including timescales.'
- 'Samantha Abbott is extremely patient, efficient and always makes sure one understands what one is signing and keeps you informed of the progress of the matter.'
- 'Samantha Abbott was lovely, down-to-earth and approachable throughout the transaction. She kept me informed during the process and gave me extremely clear explanations and is very knowledgeable.'
- 'Louise Irvine is exceptional, bringing a thoughtful and proactive approach to her work in Court of Protection and Trust Management. Her in-depth knowledge, coupled with her genuine commitment to her clients' well-being, makes her an invaluable resource.'
Work highlights
Provided specialist tax planning advice to a married couple with a substantial estate, recommending the severance of tenancy and establishment of two discretionary trusts to reduce a potential inheritance tax liability, while ensuring control over the property and careful timing to avoid invalidating the trusts.
Prepared wills for an unmarried couple with unequal assets, incorporating an outright gift of one property and a life interest in another to ensure provision for all beneficiaries while maintaining tax efficiency.
Practice head
Mathew Bowen
Other key lawyers
Rebecca Caswell; Emma Priest; Louise Irvine; Samantha Abbott