Kirsty Richards

Director and Principal Solicitor

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Director and Principal Solicitor at Lotus Horizon - alongside management and leadership responsibilities, Kirsty also has an active caseload including representation of high profile clients in domestic abuse cases; dealing with high conflict private children law disputes (including allegations of domestic abuse and counter allegations of parental alienation); urgent and complex domestic abuse cases (offering a trauma-informed approach); and public children law proceedings. Kirsty is an Accredited member of the Law Society's Children Panel and regularly acts for babies and young people through their children's guardians across a variety of public law proceedings with issues including inter familial rape and sexual abuse allegations; large sibling groups and concerns of neglect, including parental substance abuse; serious non accidental injury/inflicted injury and fabricated illnesses; and cases with international elements. Kirsty's work involves meeting with and working with young children and teenagers and this includes experience of supporting a teenage client in giving oral evidence during a fact finding hearing which centered around that child's allegations of rape and sexual abuse by her father; resulting in all allegations established as fact and providing vindication for that young child. As a result of the work that Kirsty carries out, be it for high profile clients; clients in extremely dangerous domestic abuse situations or for babies, young children and teenagers, most her reviews are detailed as anonymous to protect the identity of those Kirsty has protected and continues to protect through her legal work.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 377063

  • Based in Barnet, Hertfordshire
  • Licensed for 17 years

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Director and Principal Solicitor at Lotus Horizon - alongside management and leadership responsibilities, Kirsty also has an active caseload including representation of high profile clients in domestic abuse cases; dealing with high conflict private children law disputes (including allegations of domestic abuse and counter allegations of parental alienation); urgent and complex domestic abuse cases (offering a trauma-informed approach); and public children law proceedings. Kirsty is an Accredited member of the Law Society's Children Panel and regularly acts for babies and young people through their children's guardians across a variety of public law proceedings with issues including inter familial rape and sexual abuse allegations; large sibling groups and concerns of neglect, including parental substance abuse; serious non accidental injury/inflicted injury and fabricated illnesses; and cases with international elements. Kirsty's work involves meeting with and working with young children and teenagers and this includes experience of supporting a teenage client in giving oral evidence during a fact finding hearing which centered around that child's allegations of rape and sexual abuse by her father; resulting in all allegations established as fact and providing vindication for that young child. As a result of the work that Kirsty carries out, be it for high profile clients; clients in extremely dangerous domestic abuse situations or for babies, young children and teenagers, most her reviews are detailed as anonymous to protect the identity of those Kirsty has protected and continues to protect through her legal work.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 377063

  • Based in Barnet, Hertfordshire
  • Licensed for 17 years

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  • Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

    SRA-approved manager - Director

    Until October 2019

  • National Legal Service Limited

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    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 09:30–17:30
Tuesday 09:30–17:30
Wednesday 09:30–17:30
Thursday 09:30–17:30
Friday 09:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Highstone Business Centre, Highstone House, 165 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SU

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Pro-bono Prison Review, Angel in Disguise

Kirsty Richards is amazing in her work. Who she is, her ability and persona. She was like a guardian angel that had been sent to me. The most amazing solicitor I've had. Thank you for all you do.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback. The Prison Probono clinic we run was set up in 2022 and it is something that means a lot to us. Thank you so much, Lotus Horizon

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I would be happy to recommend Lotus Horizons Solicitors. I have found them to provide a reliable and excellent service, demonstrating a high level of professionalism throughout their work. Their team is knowledgeable, experienced, and particularly skilled in representing children in legal proceedings. They have a strong understanding of children's cases and consistently advocate effectively to achieve the best outcomes for the children they represent. Based on my experience, I would not hesitate to recommend Lotus Horizons Solicitors to anyone seeking experienced and dedicated legal representation in matters involving children.

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Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review. It means so much to us to read that, as one of our highly valued professional clients, you see and appreciate our specialist (and dedicated) approach. Thank you again, Lotus Horizon

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Exceptional service and commitment to children

I cannot recommend Lotus Horizon highly enough. Kirsty and Jestina have both been absolutely fantastic to work with. As a Children’s Guardian, I have had the pleasure of working alongside them and have been consistently impressed by their professionalism, commitment and genuine child-focused approach. They are both incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and responsive and it is clear that they care deeply about achieving the best possible outcomes for the children and families they represent. What really stands out is the quality of their work, their attention to detail and the way they engage with everyone involved in a case. They are truly a trauma informed practice because they are thoughtful, respectful and constructive, while also being appropriately robust when this is needed. Communication is excellent and I have always found them to be reliable and incredibly easy to work alongside. For a new law firm, Lotus Horizon is already making a very strong impression. Kirsty and Jestina bring a real sense of professionalism and integrity to their work and I have every confidence that the firm will go from strength to strength. Thank you both for making what can often be challenging work feel so much more collaborative and positive. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lotus Horizon!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback. The approach we take with our work is all the more worthwhile when we receive such wonderful comments like this. It is often work that comes with a fast pace and (more often) with traumatic material to read and advise upon. We are so grateful to the support from the children's guardians we are fortunate to work alongside. Thank you again, Lotus Horizon

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I have experienced the advice, legal communications and case discussions at National Legal Services to be informative and helpful. The response to my queries on the evidence, case summaries and case discussions to assist with making informed decisions have been great. I have experienced the lawyer to be accessible and knowledgeable.

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Dear Dionne, Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you found our advice and case discussions to be informative and helpful. It is wonderful to know that our team was accessible, knowledgeable, and provided you with great responses to your queries. Best regards, National Legal Service Solicitors

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Excellent service and first class team

I have had excellent experience with National Legal Services Ltd, Kirsty Richards is a child focused and proactive solicitor, as well as members of her team and they make my job a lot easier!

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National Legal Service Limited

Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you have had an excellent experience with our team. It is wonderful to know that you find Kirsty to be a child-focused and proactive solicitor and that she and her team make your job a lot easier. Best regards, National Legal Services Solicitors

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I was represented by Jestina and Kirsty ,truly they changed my life I wouldn’t have my daughter back or gain many orders in my favour if they didn’t take my case seriously. They are heroes ,I would never thank them enough. True stars keep rising ⭐.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are always grateful to clients who would recommend our services and we wish you all the best for the future.

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NLS showed a great understanding of the complexities of my case and managed it with due diligence and compassion. They showed skill, a great understanding of Family law and DV, and had a fair and child-led approach. I cannot recommend Kirsty and her team at NLS more highly.

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Hi Genevieve, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are always grateful to clients who would recommend our services and we wish you all the best for the future.

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