Solicitor at Leonard Gray LLP

Chris Kelly

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 393487

Chris is a partner and Head of the Private Client team at Leonard Gray. He has over 15 years’ qualified experience as a Solicitor undertaking private client work, specialising in Wills and Probate. Chris is an experienced, friendly and professional Solicitor who understands the needs of local clients in today’s economic climate. He applies a proactive and practical approach to his work in order to achieve the swift resolution of matters. In addition to his expertise in the Wills, Inheritance Tax and Probate work, Chris also specialises in acting for clients in a range of matters; including estate planning, long-term care costs planning, Trust drafting, the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship applications with the Court of Protection and the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney.

72-74 Duke Street, CM1 1JY

Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 81 Client Reviews 81
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 94%
  • Family Law 4%
  • Housing & Property 1%
  • Agriculture 1%
81 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

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Kim
Kim Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
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April 16, 2024 20240416010000

Five Star

5

I used Leonard Gray for my probate affairs, an I can’t thank Chris Kelly enough for everything he done for me, he was very professional an always there to help me throughout all of my affairs 5 * to you Chris Kelly @ Leonard Gray

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Sandra
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April 16, 2024 20240416010000

Highly recommend

5

I could not recommend Leonard Gray Solicitor enough. Jenna James Wills and Probate dealt with my fathers Will it was a very difficult time for me but every time I phoned she was always ready to help with a cheery voice on the other end of the phone. My husband and I also went to Jenna to make a Will, she was very professional and guided us in the right direction. I also dealt with Gill Henderson of the Conveyancing team while selling my fathers house, it all went through really quick. I would highly recommend Leonard Gray and the staff

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Marilyn
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April 16, 2024 20240416010000

Excellent

5

The service my husband and I received from Chris Kelly at Leonard Gray Solicitors was excellent and we would not hesitate to recommend them, having previously used them in 2011.

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Barrie
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April 16, 2024 20240416010000

Very pleased

5

Very pleased with the service provided by Chris Kelly recently.

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Caroline,
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February 28, 2024 20240228210354

Caroline

5

Such a great team who help me sell my late parents house in a very sad time as my twin brother had just died who was dealing with this house sale,so suddenly it was left to me and I had no idea on this !Andy and his team were so supportive, understanding and with me all of the way on selling this property =100%

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Colin,
Verified Colin, Added 5 months ago Report to admin
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December 01, 2023 20231201111831

will service

5

attended office of Chris Kelly with my wife on two occasions in connection with the preparation of our wills. The experince was very pleasant and professional.

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David,
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June 02, 2023 20230602231439

Completion of Lasting Powers of Attorney.

5

I found the solicitor very easy to talk to. He was very helpful and explained the purpose of the LPA. He filled the forms in for me and explained the function of he Office of the Public Guardian.

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Warren
Verified Warren Added 11 months ago Report to admin
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May 17, 2023 20230517184354

Will service

5

Very helpful. Made it very simple. Reasonable fee

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David
David Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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February 09, 2023 20230209000000

I appreciated the time Mr Kelly spent with me

5

I appreciated the time Mr Kelly spent with me discussing my problems.

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Alan
Alan Added 2 years ago Report to admin
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July 26, 2021 20210726010000

Thoughtful, business like and friendly manner

5

All communications - Zoom/letter/email - were carried out in a thoughtful, business like and friendly manner. All processes were logical and fully explained and completed thoroughly and in a timely fashion.

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kim

5

I used Leonard Gray for my probate affairs, an I can’t thank Chris Kelly enough for everything he done for me, he was very professional an always there to help me throughout all of my affairs 5 * to you Chris Kelly @ Leonard Gray

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Peter
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February 02, 2022
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Peter

5

We needed new wills as previous versions were dated 1988 and our family has grown. Had a great meeting with Chris who answered all our questions before drafting our new wills for us to sign three weeks to the day from our first appointment. We were very impressed with the service and attention provided to us. Thanks

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Ben
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May 22, 2021
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Ben

5

Chris handled our wills in a very professional and friendly way. Good advice and helped us consider and work through important topics. My personal view is with something so important it’s worth using an established, trusted and knowledgeable firm - Leonard Gray hits the spot nicely on that

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Andrew
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Andrew

5

Chris Kelly provides a very professional and efficient service. His knowledge and experience means that the advice he provides is always very practical and is communicated in an easily understandable way.

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Marilyn
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April 14, 2021
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Marilyn

5

The service my husband and I received from Chris Kelly at Leonard Gray Solicitors was excellent and we would not hesitate to recommend them, having previously used them in 2011.

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About Chris Kelly

Chris is a partner and Head of the Private Client team at Leonard Gray. He has over 15 years’ qualified experience as a Solicitor undertaking private client work, specialising in Wills and Probate. Chris is an experienced, friendly and professional Solicitor who understands the needs of local clients in today’s economic climate. He applies a proactive and practical approach to his work in order to achieve the swift resolution of matters. In addition to his expertise in the Wills, Inheritance Tax and Probate work, Chris also specialises in acting for clients in a range of matters; including estate planning, long-term care costs planning, Trust drafting, the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship applications with the Court of Protection and the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Chris Kelly

Address

Leonard Gray LLP

72-74 Duke Street

CM1 1JY



Phone 01245504904

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/07/08

19/04/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Leonard Gray

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