Redkite Solicitors shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year at Dealmaker awards 2022
25 August, 2022
Redkite Solicitors are delighted to have been shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year in the Insider Wales Dealmaker Awards 2022. The awards are a celebration of the top...
How long does probate take?
25 August, 2022
Following the death of a family member, close friend or loved one, there is a six-month window in which the executor should make an application for probate to the probate...
What happens on completion day?
18 August, 2022
After months of negotiating and patiently waiting, your completion day has finally arrived! You’ve chosen your next home, had your offer accepted and signed on the dotted line. All that’s...
What is Land Transaction Tax (LTT)?
11 August, 2022
When purchasing your first home in Wales, you may be wondering whether you’re obligated to pay land transaction tax. This is a property levy paid to the Welsh Revenue Authority...
Do you pay stamp duty as a first-time buyer?
5 August, 2022
Buying your first home is an exciting and interesting process. There are plenty of new concepts to understand, and it’s essential to be aware of how much you’ll need to...
We are proud to announce that our Commercial Litigation Team was named the Commercial Litigation Team of the Year in the 2022 Wales Legal Awards. After a challenging two years,...
Redkite Solicitors Rebecca Proctor and Sophie Jenkins named in Headway Head Injury Solicitors Directory 2022
16 May, 2022
Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury, with specialist support not always available. Headway, the brain injury association provides vital work in...
The long-awaited review into maternity care at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust has finally been published and it makes for uncomfortable reading. Michael Clarke, Medical Negligence Solicitor in our...
Commonhold Ownership – a way out for trapped leaseholders?
24 March, 2022
With events such as the Grenfell Tower fire putting a spotlight on fire safety in private tower blocks, many leasehold property owners have found themselves footing the bill for the...
P&O say go
22 March, 2022
Following on from the recent news that P&O Ferries have dismissed 800 staff, Natasha Lawrence, Legal Advisor in our Employment team looks at the announcement and explores whether the mass...
Redkite Solicitors shortlisted for Four Wales Legal Awards
16 March, 2022
Redkite Solicitors are delighted to have been shortlisted in four categories at the Wales Legal Awards 2022. The awards which began in 2019 celebrate excellence in teams practicing in and...
Redkite Solicitors Sponsors Child of Wales Awards 2022
3 March, 2022
Redkite Solicitors are delighted to be sponsoring the Child of Wales Awards, which will finally take place on Friday 4th March at Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff, following a...
No Fault Divorce – what will happen in 2022?
13 December, 2021
From April 2022, married couples in England and Wales will no longer have to rely upon the traditional ‘grounds for divorce’ and can petition solely or jointly for a divorce...
HR NETWORK WEST WALES 2021
18 October, 2021
It is lovely to see that the world is opening back up again, and with this in mind we are delighted to announce that we will be holding our HR...
The Welsh legal group has acquired a Bridgend-based solicitors firm, creating a combined business with 14 offices and 180 staff. Redkite Solicitors, one of the largest legal firms in Wales...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is becoming more common for employees from all industries to opt to work from home on a full-time or a part-time basis....
Employment tribunal win for woman denied flexible part-time hours
16 September, 2021
First time mum Alice Thompson has been awarded almost £185,000 by an employment tribunal. The tribunal found that Thompson’s ex-employer, Manors Estate , had subjected her to indirect sex discrimination....
Breach of Contract is no Mickey Mouse matter
2 September, 2021
Actress Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract concerning their new film ‘Black Widow’, which features Ms Johansson in its starring role. Ms Johansson has brought the claim...
Fired for refusing to work weekends – NHS nurse wins appeal
9 August, 2021
An NHS nurse, Gemma Dobson, has succeeded in her appeal against an employment tribunal, which originally had decided that she was not unfairly dismissed for refusing to work weekends due...
Redkite Solicitors fly the flag for Welsh tourism and celebrate partnership with Bluestone National Park Resort
30 July, 2021
Redkite Solicitors has added to its work with Bluestone National Park Resort by providing its legal services for the resort’s newest centre for activity and play, The Hive. The Hive,...
Disclaimer: This article makes reference to the 12 July 2021 announcement made by the Prime Minister that applies to England only (the devolved administrations has communicated separate plans for Scotland,...
Think and take a seat before you rush and send a Tweet!
18 June, 2021
TV Doctor from Embarrassing Bodies in trouble:: Social media and the implications of defamation In a recent High Court ruling in Northern Ireland, Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies host Dr Christian...
What is a Living Will and do you need one?
18 June, 2021
When it comes to your medical care, all medical professionals need to consider your wishes and get your consent before they begin any treatment; however, there may be a time...
New Regulations on Farm Pollution in Wales
17 June, 2021
New controversial rules for the regulation of water pollution implemented by the Welsh Government have been both welcomed and rebuffed by environmental groups and farmers respectively across Wales. These regulations...
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint another person (or persons) to make important decisions on...
When is the right time to write a Will?
2 June, 2021
At Redkite Solicitors we suggest that every adult should create a Will but it is especially important to consider writing your Will in the following circumstances:- after buying your first...
What is the role of a Financial & Property affairs Lasting Power of Attorney? A Property and Financial Power of Attorney, known as an LPA, or P&FLPA is an important...
The Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Act 2021 (“the Act”) will come into force in the first half of 2022. With it will come some significant changes to the way in...
Redkite Digest (Employment Law Newsletter) May 2021
28 May, 2021
To read the latest newsletter produced by our specialist Employment Law Team, click here: Redkite Digest -May 2021
Paying Inheritance Tax (IHT)
24 May, 2021
Who Pays Inheritance Tax? The executor of the person’s estate, who will have been named in the deceased’s Will, or the administrator of the estate if the person died without...
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