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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Tunbridge Wells
Established in 1994, Knights Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Our firm specialises in public law, planning, property litigation, criminal and regulatory matters, employment law, and agricultural legal services. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team, led by Matthew Knight, provides tailored legal solutions for private individuals, public bodies, and commercial clients. Ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK, we combine litigation expertise with non-contentious advisory services, including training programs for aspiring legal professionals.Our practice extends to representing clients in the High Court, County Courts, and specialist tribunals, with a particular focus on land use, public access, and regulatory compliance. We offer telephone consultations and maintain affiliations with organisations that benefit from our limited free legal services. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our track record in complex cases, including compulsory purchase schemes, judicial reviews, and defending motoring offences. We pride ourselves on delivering a personal, efficient service while maintaining competitive pricing for our clients.
Services
Criminal and Regulatory Services
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Property Litigation
Public and Administrative Law
Agricultural Advice
Compulsory Purchase
Planning Law
Motoring Offences
Professional Negligence
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined legal experience in Kent
- Ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories
- Offer telephone consultations for client convenience
- Serve diverse clients from private individuals to public bodies
- Provide limited free services to affiliated organisations
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Chambers UK
Services
Criminal and Regulatory Services
We provide expert representation in criminal litigation and regulatory matters, specialising in cases involving environmental protection, animal welfare, firearms licensing, and financial services regulation. Our clients benefit from our extensive courtroom experience and strategic approach to defending allegations ranging from motoring offences to complex regulatory breaches. With a focus on achieving optimal outcomes, we combine thorough case preparation with clear communication throughout the legal process.
Planning Law
Our planning law practice advises on applications, enforcement notices, and appeals before planning inspectors and in judicial review proceedings. We represent landowners, developers, and local authorities in matters including farm diversification projects, compulsory purchase orders, and public access disputes. Our unique approach combines litigation expertise with practical solutions for navigating complex planning regulations and environmental considerations.
Property Litigation
We handle contentious property matters including boundary disputes, easements, leasehold conflicts, and possession proceedings. Our experience extends to agricultural holdings, commercial property disputes, and heritage property regulations. Clients receive strategic advice on resolving conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or court representation, with particular expertise in adverse possession claims and statutory compliance issues.
Employment Law
Our employment law services cover contracts, redundancies, tribunal claims, and disciplinary proceedings. We advise employers on compliance with ACAS codes and employment legislation while representing employees in unfair dismissal and discrimination cases. The practice combines proactive HR support with robust representation in employment tribunals and higher courts for both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Agricultural Advice
We specialise in agricultural legal services including compulsory purchase compensation, common land disputes, and regulatory compliance for farmers and landowners. Our expertise covers environmental protection legislation, animal welfare prosecutions, and land use planning specific to rural enterprises. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of the agricultural sector's unique legal challenges and practical solutions tailored to farming operations.
People
Matthew Knight
Principal Solicitor
With over 25 years' experience, Matthew Knight leads our public law and planning practice. He specialises in compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, and agricultural law, representing clients in complex land use disputes and regulatory matters. His expertise extends to political and electoral law, with a track record in high-profile cases.
Richard Atkins
Associate Solicitor
Richard Atkins focuses on motoring offences and regulatory disciplinary matters. He provides specialist representation in traffic court cases and advises clients on compliance issues in the equestrian and sporting sectors, drawing on extensive experience in defending prosecutions under the Firearms Act.
Colette Chapman
Solicitor
Colette Chapman specialises in employment law and charity sector legal matters. She advises on employment contracts, tribunal claims, and compliance with ACAS codes while supporting not-for-profit organisations with governance and constitutional arrangements.
Evie Green
Legal Executive
Evie Green supports our property litigation and agricultural law practices. She assists with boundary disputes, easements, and compulsory purchase claims, providing detailed case preparation and client support for both private and commercial clients.
Anna Crew
Paralegal
Anna Crew provides administrative and research support across multiple practice areas, assisting with case preparation, document management, and client communications. She is currently completing her legal qualifications while gaining practical experience in litigation matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in public law, planning disputes, property litigation, criminal and regulatory matters, employment law, and agricultural legal services.
How long have you been in practice?
Knights Solicitors has provided legal services since 1994, with our team members collectively holding over 30 years of legal experience.
Do you offer telephone consultations?
Yes, we offer telephone consultations for clients who prefer remote legal advice and case discussions.
Which geographical areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Kent, East Sussex, and Oxfordshire, with court representation extending nationwide for specific cases.
Are you accredited by legal directories?
We are ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories for our specialist legal services.
Reviews (4)
Phillip Holden
Mar 14, 2021
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Not for the posh/pretentious, great for outdoorsy types. One tap, one ondoor' toilet, HUGE outdoor toilet. Camp fires allowed as long as crops pose any risk. if you are not sure just ask.
Bean & Crumb
Dec 09, 2020
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Absolutely awful solicitors. I instructed them and was given 4 different people to deal with over the course of the instruction. They asked overly personal questions that they didnt need to and were very unprofessional. When emailing them, they hadnt responded after 7 days and when I complained they said they had more important tasks to deal with. Unbelievable. Avoid at all costs!
Alan Theobald
May 25, 2020
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Excellent service, very thorough on everything they do and keep you informed at every stage of the process.
Josh Latter
Nov 14, 2019
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Brilliant company, Highly recommended! Very knowledgeable, helpful, good communication, understanding, i also won every case i have had using these.
