Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Devon & Cornwall
Established in 2009, Kitson Boyce brings together the expertise of Kitsons and Boyce Hatton to deliver exceptional legal guidance and client satisfaction. Our client-centric approach prioritises empathy, trust, and technical excellence, enabling us to resolve complex legal challenges while empowering clients to achieve their objectives. With offices in Exeter, Torquay, and Plymouth, we serve individuals and businesses across Devon, Cornwall, and beyond. Our team of solicitors, partners, and legal professionals combines decades of experience with sector-specific knowledge to provide tailored solutions in areas including commercial property, probate, family law, and dispute resolution. Recognised in The Legal 500, we maintain rigorous quality standards through professional accreditations and continuous staff development.Client feedback consistently highlights our value-for-money service, with 99% rating our performance as good or excellent. We foster long-term relationships by maintaining transparency, ethical practice, and accessibility, ensuring clients receive practical advice that delivers measurable outcomes. Our commitment to excellence extends to corporate social responsibility initiatives that benefit local communities. As a limited liability partnership regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold the highest professional standards while maintaining the personal touch that distinguishes our service. Nearly three-quarters of our work comes from repeat clients, testament to our ability to build enduring trust through consistent delivery of exceptional legal services.
Services
Commercial Property
Probate & Estate Administration
Family Law
Dispute Resolution
Wills & Tax Planning
Employment Law
Professional Negligence Claims
Conveyancing Services
Power of Attorney
Corporate & Commercial Law
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years' experience in rural and coastal property law
- Our team includes Legal 500-recognised specialists in multiple practice areas
- We maintain 99% client satisfaction rating across all service lines
- Our probate and estate administration team handles complex cross-border cases
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Associations and certifications
- The Legal 500
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional and reliable
Compassionate support
Successful outcomes
Clear communication
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors advise on all aspects of business property transactions. We handle lease agreements, land sales, and property development projects for clients across Devon and Cornwall. With specialist expertise in rural and coastal properties, our team provides practical legal solutions that protect commercial interests while ensuring regulatory compliance. Clients benefit from our deep local knowledge and established relationships with industry stakeholders.
Probate & Estate Administration
We guide families through the probate process when administering estates. Our specialists handle complex cases involving cross-border assets, contested wills, and tax planning. By combining legal expertise with compassionate support, we help clients navigate difficult times while ensuring compliance with inheritance laws. Our service includes executor appointments and estate distribution management.
Family Law
Our family law team handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. We prioritise amicable resolutions through mediation while preparing robust court representation when necessary. With experienced solicitors in all three office locations, we provide discreet, empathetic support for clients facing family relationship changes and associated legal challenges.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve commercial and property disputes through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Our solicitors specialise in contract disagreements, debt recovery, and professional negligence claims. By focusing on early case assessment, we develop cost-effective strategies that align with clients' business objectives while maintaining strong advocacy in court proceedings when required.
Wills & Tax Planning
Our wills specialists create tailored estate plans that reflect clients' wishes while minimising inheritance tax liabilities. We draft straightforward wills, establish trusts, and advise on lasting powers of attorney. By avoiding legal jargon, we make the process accessible while ensuring documents meet all statutory requirements for validity and enforceability.
People
Corri Pedrick
Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial
Corri leads our corporate and commercial team with extensive experience in business transactions. She specialises in mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic legal advice to growing companies. Her practical approach balances commercial awareness with technical expertise to deliver successful outcomes for business clients.
Charlie Siegle
Partner and Head of Probate and Estate Administration
Charlie heads our private client team, focusing on probate and estate administration. With specialist expertise in complex estates and cross-border inheritance matters, he guides families through difficult times with compassion and professionalism. His work includes contested probate cases and tax-efficient estate planning.
Amy Pierce
Associate (Licensed Conveyancer)
Amy specialises in residential property transactions, assisting clients with property purchases and sales. Her expertise covers leasehold and freehold transactions, new build acquisitions, and remortgage cases. She provides clear guidance throughout the conveyancing process while maintaining a responsive, client-focused service.
Fiona Hannaford
Partner
Fiona is a partner advising on employment law and regulatory compliance. She represents employers in tribunal proceedings and provides strategic HR advice. Her practice includes drafting employment contracts, handling disciplinary matters, and ensuring workplace policies meet current legal standards across multiple industry sectors.
Rhodri Davey
Managing Partner
Rhodri oversees the firm's strategic direction as Managing Partner. With broad experience across commercial law, he provides governance leadership while maintaining client relationships. His focus includes business development, quality assurance, and fostering the firm's values of accessibility and professional excellence.
Questions
What areas of law does Kitson Boyce specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property, probate and estate administration, family law, dispute resolution, and wills and tax planning. Our solicitors also handle employment law, professional negligence claims, and corporate transactions.
Do you offer services outside Devon and Cornwall?
While based in Devon, we handle cases nationwide and internationally through our network of legal contacts. Our conveyancing team regularly works on property transactions across the UK.
How quickly can I expect a response from your solicitors?
We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day. Urgent matters receive immediate attention, with dedicated solicitors available for time-sensitive legal issues requiring prompt action.
Can I get a fixed-fee quote for legal services?
Yes, we provide transparent pricing with fixed-fee options where possible. Our costs team offers clear breakdowns before work commences, ensuring no unexpected charges during your case.
Are your solicitors regulated by professional bodies?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 517529) and maintain membership in professional organisations including The Legal 500 directory.
How do you handle sensitive legal matters?
Our team approaches sensitive cases with discretion and empathy, maintaining strict confidentiality. We provide dedicated support through difficult times while ensuring robust legal protection of your interests.
Reviews (4)
Andrew Moores
Nov 23, 2021
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Having recently concluded a house purchase I cannot recommend Rita Hickman at Boyce Hatton in Torquay highly enough. Rita is professional, prompt and thorough and really made a difference at the 11th hour when we encountered serious late issues in the process. Rita's calm and informed approach was essential in us buying our new home, there is no wasted time, she is very approachable and really cares about her clients. An exceptional Solicitor and we were lucky that she was working for us, Thank you Rita.
Alan Morse Davies
Oct 23, 2021
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Absolutely excellent, hired them to sort out a tricky divorce and Gary Watson did a stellar job, he's also really funny. Charged as quoted, what more do you want?
Mark Graves
May 18, 2020
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Have used Peter Lewis on a long running contentious commercial legal dispute where he provided pragmatic and sensible advice achieving a successful outcome whilst avoiding what could otherwise have been a hugely expensive court action. Have used Joe Pengelly on a complex multi-party commercial property purchase and lease contract renegotiation, where he prepared a 27 page lease contract for a very competitive price.
Paul Bell
May 06, 2020
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Very professional and reliable service - We were helped and assisted every step of the way from the lovely Ilke and we're very happy with the outcome of what was initially a tricky case. Many thanks and best wishes
