Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in the Cotswolds
Established in 1742, our firm has served the Cotswolds and beyond for nearly three centuries. Our enduring family heritage and deep-rooted community connections enable us to deliver legal services with a personal touch. We combine traditional values with modern expertise across conveyancing, family law, wills, trusts, probate, and litigation. Our team includes multiple generations of legal professionals, including directors who continue the legacy of Tony Davies, who joined the firm in 1948. We maintain membership in the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. Our community involvement includes supporting local charities, schools, and legal access initiatives through pro bono work and fundraising.With offices in Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Winchcombe, we serve clients throughout the UK and internationally. Our approach balances efficiency with empathy, particularly in sensitive areas like family law and end-of-life care planning. We prioritise accessibility through home visits and adaptable office arrangements for clients with specific needs. Our historical records and ongoing community contributions reflect our dedication to both legal excellence and social responsibility.
Services
Residential conveyancing
Commercial conveyancing
Family law
Wills and probate
Litigation
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 300 years of combined legal experience in the Cotswolds
- Our firm maintains membership in the Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- We offer multi-generational legal expertise through our experienced team
- Our community involvement includes supporting local charities and schools
- We provide accessible services through home visits and adaptable office arrangements
Associations and certifications
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Services
Residential conveyancing
We handle all aspects of residential property transactions across England and Wales. Our experienced team specialises in freehold and leasehold sales, plot developments, buy-to-let purchases, and equity release schemes. We provide comprehensive advice on lease extensions, freehold purchases, and land registry matters while maintaining membership in the Conveyancing Quality Scheme to ensure the highest standards.
Commercial conveyancing
Our commercial property services cover factories, offices, shops, and industrial units. We assist with sales, purchases, leasing arrangements, and residential estate developments. Our expertise includes drafting legal documentation for new property developments and advising on planning obligations, making us a trusted partner for businesses requiring property solutions in the Cotswolds and beyond.
Family law
We provide compassionate yet practical support for relationship breakdowns and family matters. Our services include divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child arrangement agreements, pre-nuptial contracts, and civil partnership dissolutions. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while protecting clients' interests through court representation when necessary.
Wills and probate
We offer comprehensive will drafting, trust creation, and inheritance tax planning services. Our expertise extends to probate administration, contentious probate matters, and specialist advice for elderly clients including lasting powers of attorney. We help families navigate complex estate matters with sensitivity and legal precision.
Litigation
Our dispute resolution team handles commercial conflicts, property disputes, professional negligence claims, and employment law matters. We focus on pragmatic, cost-effective solutions through negotiation, mediation, or court representation. Our experience includes debt recovery and contentious probate cases requiring specialist legal intervention.
People
Richard Davies
Director
Third-generation solicitor with extensive experience in commercial property and estate development. Active participant in the 2025 London Legal Walk supporting access to justice initiatives. Leads the firm's commercial conveyancing department with specialist knowledge of rural property transactions.
Huw Davies
Director
Experienced legal professional with a focus on residential conveyancing and local property markets. Part of the family leadership team continuing the firm's 280-year tradition. Specialises in property transfers and leasehold matters across the Cotswolds region.
Charlie Davies
Director
Fourth-generation solicitor bringing modern expertise to the family firm. Specialises in wills, trusts, and probate matters. Combines traditional values with contemporary legal practices to serve both local and national clients with complex estate planning needs.
Robert Wellington
Director
Senior legal practitioner with expertise in family law and litigation. Provides strategic leadership while maintaining hands-on client service. Specialises in complex divorce cases and commercial dispute resolution across multiple office locations.
Juliette Vienot
Director
Experienced legal professional specialising in wills, trusts, and elderly client care. Focuses on inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney. Combines compassionate approach with technical expertise in estate administration matters.
Questions
What areas do Kendall and Davies Solicitors cover?
We serve clients throughout the Cotswolds, UK, and internationally from our five local offices in Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Winchcombe.
What legal specialisms does the firm offer?
We specialise in residential and commercial conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, trusts, litigation, and dispute resolution services across multiple office locations.
Can I get help with commercial property matters?
Yes, our commercial conveyancing team handles sales, purchases, leasing, and development projects for business premises including factories, offices, shops, and industrial units.
How does the firm support local communities?
We actively support local charities, schools, and community organisations through donations, sponsorships, and pro bono work including our participation in the London Legal Walk.
What accessibility arrangements are available?
We offer home and hospital visits, and will make special arrangements for clients with disabilities to ensure access to our traditional Cotswold office buildings.
