Richard Long

Consultant Solicitor

Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and, with Tina (Long), they ran Longs Solicitors until 2013 when they merged with another small firm to form Richard Wilson Long. Since 2017 Richard has stepped away from management and administration to focus on work for clients as a consultant and has now joined VP Legal as a consultant, with Tina in support. Richard is a very experienced commercial lawyer, and can act on both company and property law, either to negotiate contracts, take or grant leases of property or to buy and sell companies and businesses. He has a loyal following of clients, many of whom have stayed with him for over 20 years. He gives clear and frank advice and he will always go the extra mile to help his commercial clients achieve their aims. As well as acting for small and medium sized businesses, he has a specialisation in buying and selling dental practices. Richard is based in Tunbridge Wells, is married to Tina, another solicitor. They have two grown up children. Richard has also been a lifelong Army Reserve officer, recently handing over command of Kent Army Cadet Force, but remaining involved as a Deputy President of the Army Cadet Commissions Board.