We are family run business, formed by Paul Illes and Katharine Ayris, to provide Residential Property and Conveyancing services as consultant solicitors with Woodstock Legal Services.
We are solicitors with a passion for law and for providing the best service for our clients.
KPI Law provides legal services on a consultancy basis via Woodstock Legal Services. This combination allows us to offer the best of both worlds; a friendly, accessible, local, personal service coupled with the security and infrastructure of a national law firm.
You can read about our areas of expertise in detail below.
Paul Illes
Property Solicitor / Co-founder of KPI Law Limited
Paul qualified as a Solicitor in 2007 and since then has accrued a wealth of experience in all aspects of Residential Property law.
Before creating his own family run business, he was a partner in the large Newcastle firm of Hay & Kilner LLP where he was Head of the Residential Property Unit for many years.
Paul lives in the North East and as such he can provide local property knowledge. Paul prides himself on providing a swift, proactive, personalised service to his clients. He acknowledges that he often acts at one of the most stressful times of their lives and strives to meet the requirements of his clients.
Paul's calm and collected approach to any transaction coupled with a simple philosophy of "one goal" has led to many repeat clients and a strong following both in the North East and nationally.
Paul provides a complete legal service to property owners on matters such as:
- Conveyancing - buying and selling freehold and leasehold property
- New build purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- Unregistered land
- Declarations of trust
- Lease extensions (for landlords and tenants)
- Site set up and plot sales for developers
As a Consultant for Woodstock Legal Services he is authorised to act for all Lenders.
Email: paul@kpilaw.co.uk or p.illes@woodstocklegalservices.co.uk
Tel: 0191 249 8794
Katharine Ayris
Property Solicitor / Co-founder of KPI Law Limited
Katharine is a Solicitor who has specialised in Property as well as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Estate Planning and administration of estates for more than 20 years. Now, she specialises just in property law and assists Paul Illes to ensure a smooth client experience.
Katharine has always been passionate about law and studied at the University of Hull, graduating in the class of 2000 with a First Class Degree. Since then she has worked at some of the top rated firms in the North East of England.
She is always happy to assist. Client feedback consistently says she is professional, helpful, approachable and friendly.
Email: katharine@kpilaw.co.uk or k.ayris@woodstocklegalservices.co.uk
Tel: 0191 820 1187
We are situated in the heart of Whitley Bay on Park View, with a dedicated office and a welcoming meeting room for clients. Please feel free to make an appointment or call in to see us.
As consultant solicitors for Woodstock Legal Services, we are able to provide a professional, personal, local service with the backing and support of a nationally recognised law firm. Woodstock Legal Services are registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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We have a great team to assist us, who work in our Whitley Bay office. Please feel free to contact them. They are always happy to assist. Click here for contact details.
Our unique selling point
Friendly, accessible and personal — the KPI Way
Local to the North East
Based in Whitley Bay, serving clients across the North East of England.
Deliberately low volume
We limit the work we take on so every client gets the very best level of service.
Modern law
Modern systems and infrastructure through Woodstock Legal Services, with a personal local touch.