Kyle Richards

Seasoned professional with 18 years experience and a solid career as a partner of one of the leading law firms in South Africa, before moving to the UK.

Kyle is an Associate at Awdry Law, having joined the firm in 2023.

He is a Registered Foreign Lawyer specialising in land & development and commercial property matters, advising clients with a clear, practical and commercially focused approach. Kyle prides himself on being dynamic, responsive and collaborative, working closely with clients and other professional advisers to help transactions progress efficiently and with clear communication throughout.

Kyle advises clients on a broad range of land, development and commercial property transactions, including heads of terms, land acquisitions and disposals, option agreements, overage arrangements, property finance, and SIPP and SSAS transactions. His experience also extends to high value and complex residential property transactions.

Kyle has over 18 years of post-qualification experience, acting for clients both in South Africa and UK

Examples of work:

• Acting for developers on the acquisition and disposal of development sites.
• Acting on the sale and purchase of farmland and rural property.
• Advising on SIPP and SSAS property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and related pension scheme requirements.
• Advising on development and commercial property finance, including security documentation, lender requirements, due diligence and practical transaction management.
• Advising on the grant of new residential leases.
• Acting on the sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold commercial and residential properties.
• Advising landlords and tenants on a wide range of commercial lease issues, including new leases, assignments, underlettings, licences, lease management and practical solutions to points arising during negotiations.

Qualifications, achievements and memberships

• LLB Degree, University of Johannesburg.
• Golden Key International Honour Society.
• Admitted as an Attorney in South Africa, 2009, with rights to appear in the High Court.
• Registered Foreign Lawyer in the UK