Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Kirkby Stephen
Kilvington Solicitors has served the Eden Valley community and beyond for over a century, offering tailored legal solutions with a commitment to professionalism and client care. Our small team of six solicitors, a probate practitioner, and a chartered legal executive deliver personalised service, including flexible appointments and home visits. With expertise in residential, agricultural, and commercial conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration, we combine traditional values with modern legal practices.Recognised as a dementia-friendly firm, we support charitable initiatives like Will Aid and Make a Will Month while maintaining membership in the National Free Wills Network. Our heritage as a sole practitioner firm since the early 20th century informs our approachable, client-focused ethos, supported by a team of experienced legal professionals.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Wills & Probate
Agricultural Law
Estate Administration
Powers of Attorney
Civil Litigation
Commercial Tenancies
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of legal expertise in the Eden Valley region
- Our small team provides tailored, out-of-hours appointments and home visits
- We support charitable initiatives like Will Aid and dementia-friendly services
- Our solicitors hold distinctions from top legal education institutions
- We combine traditional values with modern legal practices for client benefit
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- National Free Wills Network
Services
Residential Conveyancing
We handle all aspects of residential property transactions, including purchases, sales, and leasehold matters. Our experienced conveyancing practitioners ensure smooth processes with clear communication throughout. Clients benefit from our local knowledge and efficient completion of transactions.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property team advises businesses and investors on acquisitions, disposals, and tenancy agreements. We specialise in agricultural and woodland property transactions, leveraging sector-specific expertise. Clients receive tailored solutions for complex commercial real estate needs.
Wills & Probate
We create bespoke wills and manage estate administration with sensitivity and legal precision. Our probate practitioners handle complex trust arrangements and inheritance matters. Clients access specialist support through our membership in charity will schemes.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in commercial, property, and employment law disputes. We focus on practical resolutions while preparing robust court representation when needed. Services include contract disputes and agricultural sector conflicts.
Agricultural Law
Specialist legal support for agricultural businesses covers land transactions, tenancies, and regulatory compliance. Our team understands rural property complexities and forestry industry requirements. Clients benefit from sector-specific expertise developed over decades.
People
Litini Newcombe
Managing Director
Specialist in private client matters and residential conveyancing with a first-class academic background. Former deputy head teacher who retrained as a solicitor, joining Kilvington in 2009 after LPC distinction.
Alex Sykes
Director
Commercial property expert focusing on agricultural and forestry transactions. Former forest manager brings industry insight to land registrations, easements, and farm sales while serving as firm director.
Kate Mallaband
Consultant Solicitor
Commercial property specialist with 18+ years' experience at top law firms. Recognised in Legal 500 2021, advising businesses and investors on property transactions across multiple sectors.
Sally Silvester-Wood
Director
Residential and commercial property specialist with construction industry background. Qualified with first-class law degree and LPC distinction, combining practical and legal expertise in property transactions.
Bernadette Jackson
Director
Dual-qualified litigator with 20 years' experience in civil and employment law. Handles complex commercial disputes and employment matters, joining Kilvington as director in 2023 after successful legal career.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle residential and commercial property matters across Cumbria and the North West, with particular expertise in Eden Valley and rural land transactions.
Can I get help with agricultural property matters?
Yes, we specialise in agricultural law including farm sales, tenancies, and woodland transactions, supported by sector-specific expertise developed over decades.
Do you offer out-of-hours appointments?
Our flexible approach includes evening and weekend appointments where necessary, reflecting our commitment to accessible legal services for local clients.
Are your wills services charity-accredited?
We participate in Will Aid and Make a Will Month charity schemes while maintaining membership in the National Free Wills Network for supported client giving.
How experienced is your litigation team?
Our litigation specialists have over 40 combined years of experience handling commercial disputes, property conflicts, and employment law matters for businesses and individuals.
