Solicitor at Leonard Gray LLP

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 16 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 90 Client Reviews 90
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 94%
  • Family Law 3%
  • Housing & Property 1%
  • Agriculture 1%

Chris Kelly

01245504904 ckelly@leonardgray.co.uk Website Book an appointment
90 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Colin,
Verified Colin, Added 1 week ago Report to admin
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March 20, 2025 20250320085400

Review of Chris Kelly's help with Will

5

Chris was clear, concise, welcoming and informative. He took time to understand our position and give full advice on various aspects of our enquiry including issues that we may not have been aware of. Documents were prepared quickly and faultlessly. He met all of our needs.

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Anita,
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February 26, 2025 20250226181720

Probate Assistance

5

Chris was great to deal with - helpful, friendly and professional.

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Claire,
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October 29, 2024 20241029103714

Review - Leonard Gray - Chris Kelly

5

Chris Kelly at Leonard Gray handled everything with great professionalism and excellent customer care.

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Anonymous,
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September 03, 2024 20240903061718

Probate & Inheritance Tax 2nd opinion

5

Prompt efficient service, pleasant and friendly

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Raymond,
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June 20, 2024 20240620092445

Remarkable

5

Everything was explained clearly and concisely.

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Anonymous,
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June 14, 2024 20240614171557

Will writing service

5

We finally got round to organising our will. We decided to go with Leonard Gray and we’re not disappointed.

Professional, helpful and efficient service from Chris

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Paul,
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May 21, 2024 20240521090452

50 years a client and still happy.

5

Currently using them for updating our Will and setting up Lasting Power of Attorney. Relaxed, courteous, professional, and a pleasure to deal with. We moved from Essex and now travel down from Norfolk to use their services when necessary.

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Simon,
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May 13, 2024 20240513060721

Review and re-write of Wills

5

Have used Chris Kelly several times now re matters of Wills/Probate. Always found him to be knowledgable and efficient.

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May 09, 2024 20240509214729

First Class service

5

The second time I have used Leonard Gray.
Extremely pleased with the service I had five years ago so had no hesitation using your company for writing / renewing my will. Everything was explained clearly, I felt comfortable dealing with Chris Kelly who had been dealing with my Will.

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Kim
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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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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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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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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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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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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

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SRA-approved manager - Member

Leonard Gray

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