Kidwells Solicitors

Kidwells Solicitors: legal advice for individuals and businesses in Hereford and Bristol

Kidwells Solicitors is a law firm with a presence in Hereford and Bristol which, according to its own presentation, has served individual and business clients across England and Wales since 2008. The firm describes itself as a trusted legal partner and structures its activity around two main areas: services for individuals and services for businesses.

Practice areas for individuals

The firm covers family law matters, including child living arrangements, divorce and dissolution, domestic abuse and harassment, and relationship agreements. It also provides services in wills, trusts and probate, litigation, personal dispute resolution, professional negligence, landlord and tenant disputes, and criminal defence.

Within criminal defence, the firm lists assault, drug offences, fraud, hate crimes, interview under caution, money laundering, motoring offences, murder or homicide, organised crime, police station representation, proceeds of crime, sexual offences, stalking and harassment, theft and trading standards. It also offers residential conveyancing services through Kidwells Estate Agents.

Services for businesses

For the business sector, Kidwells Solicitors advises on employment law, commercial contracts, business structures and start-ups, commercial law, commercial property, licensing, corporate law, data privacy, technology and intellectual property, debt recovery, litigation and dispute resolution, as well as commercial landlord and tenant disputes. It also offers a service called Employment & HR Legal Shield for Employers.

Contact process and initial consultation

The firm states that the initial consultation is free and confidential. It explains that a solicitor reviews the information provided and responds by telephone, text message or email; if the matter cannot be resolved in a few sentences, the team tries to call to offer more comprehensive guidance. During that first contact, suggestions may be received on legal options, information on whether the case requires prior steps such as claims or mediation, alternatives such as the Ombudsman and, in most cases, details about the process and foreseeable costs.

If the client decides to instruct the firm, identity and anti-fraud checks are carried out through an online verification platform that uses Experian and Equifax records. The firm clarifies that these checks do not affect credit scores and that they are carried out only after receiving instructions.

Contact channels and notices

The website states that the main telephone line is open 24 hours for urgent matters, for example if someone has been arrested and needs advice. At the time of scanning, the firm warned of an issue with its telephone lines and asked for enquiries to be directed to email or an alternative mobile number. It also warned that a specific email account may have been compromised and asked not to open or respond to messages from that address.

Offices and coverage

Kidwells Solicitors has offices in Hereford and Bristol, and its declared area of practice covers England and Wales. The firm serves both local clients in those cities and clients from other parts of the United Kingdom.

Client reviews

The website shows a rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Google based on more than 200 reviews, and includes testimonials highlighting professionalism, responsiveness and the help received. The firm states that the most frequent comment among its clients is that it provides them with peace of mind.