Meet the Team

Kidwells Solicitors works to empower our clients, whether business or individuals. We work to make a real difference in the lives of our clients. This is why we provide a cost-effective, honest, and proactive approach.

Our team of lawyers are experienced in a wide range of legal matters, supporting both individuals and businesses. We have a proven record, with a diversity and breadth of experience that enables us to provide a one-stop service for our clients.

As a Lexcel accredited law firm, we pride ourselves in our client care and seek to make even the most challenging matters better.

Local to Hereford or visiting? Come and say hello in person at our offices, with plenty of parking and coffee and tea facilities so you can be comfortable while you discuss your enquiry.

 

Meet the Kidwells Solicitors Team

Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by Alan Michael Kidwell-Horne, Solicitor and Managing Director.

 

Alan Michael Kidwell-Horne

Solicitor LLB (Hons), Managing Director

Alan Michael, commonly known as Michael, has a leading role in all areas at Kidwells as its Founder and Managing Director. He is also the Founder of Kidwells Group, which encompasses our sister companies such as Kidwells Guest House, Kidwells Accounts and Bookkeeping, and Kidwells Loans.

Michael achieved his degree and Legal Practice Course at the Derby and Wolverhampton Universities, qualifying in 2006. Before founding Kidwells Law Solicitors, he worked at several firms across Hereford and the Midlands and spent 12 months working with barristers gaining insight into serious crime and immigration.

Above all, Michael’s background in business gives him a unique perspective and insight into commercial cases, saving time and money for businesses across all legal needs. His main areas of experience are crime, and civil and commercial law including litigation and dispute resolution. He supervises the litigation department.

Michael’s biggest passion outside of Kidwells is sailing. He is a qualified Ocean Yacht Master, on top of being a qualified pilot, skydiver, and sea diver and many other qualifications, skill and experiences that he will gladly share with you. Not least of all, owning a firm and driving lorries delivering goods all around Europe. It is fair to say that Michael has been places and understands the requirements of businesses of all kinds., so wherever you are in your business you can feel confident that Michael has faced the same challenges and triumphs personally, and come out of it successfully.

 

Kate Wargen

Head of Employment & Client HR

Kate has been a part of Kidwells Solicitors since summer 2017 as an integral part of the team. Previously Practice Manager at Kidwells, she now uses her 10 years of HR experience to support our clients with their own employment and HR matters. Before working at our firm, she spent over 20 years in the health and social care/voluntary sector which gives her significant insight into the needs of our clients.

Above all, Kate’s experience means she can be proactive. She runs our Legal Shield and HR packages, which provide continual access to support so businesses can focus on preventing, and not just fixing, matters around employment and human resources. Away from work, you’ll find her chasing runaway hounds and enjoying wine with her friends.

 

Hellen Williams

Family Specialist, FCILEx, BA (Hons)

Hellen joined Kidwells in 2018 as a Family Lawyer, and has worked in family law for over 20 years. She’s a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and supports our clients in all areas of family law, providing a professional and compassionate service. As Head of Family, she has led the department from strength to strength and supervises the Legal Assistants and support staff across all family law matters.

Outside of work, Hellen spends her time spoiling her growing number of grandchildren and making sure her rescue dog, Ruby, are as spoiled as they are. Holidays in Europe included.

 

Gavin Ward

Solicitor, Litigation, Commercial

Gavin joined the Litigation team in December 2018. After completing his law degree at Wolverhamption University in 2004 and his LPC in 2008, Gavin achieved Legal Executive status in June 2015 and completed his training contract in April 2017 to become a solicitor. His experience lies mainly in commercial and litigation cases, including shareholder disputes, boundary disputes, contested probates, and other matters. Gavin has also worked in travel law. His detail-oriented approach helps break down complex cases. In his spare time, he’s a keen cyclist and builds his own computers.

 

Rosie Renton

Paralegal, Litigation, Employment & HR

Rosie joined Kidwells in 2018 as a Legal Assistant and was promoted to Paralegal upon completion of her Graduate Diploma. She graduated with a BA Hons in Sociology at the University of York before obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Law. She’s now undertaking her Master of Laws and Legal Practice Course, with the aim of starting her Training Contract with us in September.

Her work is predominantly in employment and human resources matters, such as disputes in the workplace. She also has experience in litigation and conveyancing.

Rosie is a keen hiker and horse rider, and makes time to volunteer and pick up new skills, like studying French.

 

Chloe Cullen

Legal Assistant, Family

Chloe first joined Kidwells as a Marketing Assistant in 2017, before becoming a Business Administration Apprentice and progressing to a legal secretary role. This led to her current role as Legal Assistant while she studies with CILEx to be able to practice as a Chartered Legal Executive. Her work as Legal Assistant involves a wide variety of family cases including child contact, domestic violence, divorce, and finances. Between work and study, Chloe is also writing a book.

 

Alex Smith

Legal Assistant, Family

After achieving his LPC, Alex joined Kidwells in 2019 as a Legal Assistant focused on family matters, such as financial settlements, divorce, and other cases in the family department. He occasionally assists in civil matters, too, and is working toward his training contract to qualify as a Solicitor. Alex also enjoys running, archery, and is learning the art of Bonsai.

 

Lee Kerr

Legal Assistant, Litigation

Lee joined Kidwells in March 2019 as a Legal Assistant, supervised by Alan Michael Kidwell-Horne, and is working toward Paralegal status upon completion of his degree at the University of Essex. As a lawyer, Lee’s main areas of experience are in litigation including debt recovery. He also supports our clients in wills and probate matters. Outside of law, Lee’s also beaten two Rider Cup players in golf.

 

Alan Horne

Legal Assistant, Litigation

Alan joined Kidwells at the start of 2020 as a Legal Assistant in litigation matters. After owning several companies and building them from concept to successfully trading, he is now using his experience in business to support our clients in their legal matters. Like Lee, Alan is working toward Paralegal status upon completion of his degree. He’s also a qualified electrician and electrical supervisor. In his spare time, Alan plays the guitar and enjoys using the Kidwells Gym.

 

Sarah Laight

Head Secretary

 

Chloe Waudby

Legal Secretary

 

Eloisa Baker

Legal Secretary

 

The Rest of the Kidwells Solicitors Family

The work we do at Kidwells Solicitors wouldn’t be possible without the support and hard work of our non-legal staff, too. We’re all working together to provide our clients with exceptional service and value.

Andrew Robinson
Director

Simon Harding
Director & Office Account Manager

Anna Simmonds
Head of Marketing

Diane Rogers
Receptionist & Business Support

Caroline Simpson
Accounts & Compliance Assistant

Lauren Hill
Senior Legal Cashier

Part of the Kidwells Group

Kidwells Solicitors, registered as Kidwells Law Solicitors Ltd, is part of the Kidwells Group including Kidwells Guest House, Kidwells Bookkeeping, and Kidwells Loans. The group companies are owned by Managing Director Alan Michael Kidwell-Horne, commonly known as Michael Horne, Solicitor. Together, we can offer support for every stage of your business. Kidwells Group businesses operate independently, with no referral fees and no referrals of data without your consent. We always encourage you to seek independent financial advice and independent legal advice before choosing any products or services with us.