Commercial & Business

Ian went to Exeter University to obtain a degree in Politics and subsequently to the College of Law in Guildford to obtain a degree in Law. Having qualified as a solicitor in 2010 he gained knowledge and experience at another local firm prior to joining Eldridges in January 2021.

Ian specialises in residential property and private client work, enjoying the variety each aspect provides. He regularly takes instructions from clients both local and further afield and many return to seek his advice in future matters knowing they will get an objective, professional service and a high level of client care and compassion in more sensitive matters.

In his spare time he enjoys the countryside and attending sporting events including rugby, cricket and horse racing.

Rachel re-joined Eldridges in 2015, having worked since 1994 for several Island-based law firms, and is now a valued member of our Residential Conveyancing team based in the Newport office. She studies with Associate of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Law School and achieved Associate status in 2019, and is now continuing her development with a view to becoming a Chartered Legal Executive.

With her experience in residential conveyancing clients find her communication and objective but sensitive approach reassuring at what can be a stressful time.

Away from the office her young family keeps her busy and she enjoys walking along the Island’s stunning coastlines or in the countryside. On the rare occasions when she finds a minute to herself Rachel enjoys music and plays both the guitar and the cello.

Kyle joined Eldridges in 2021, initially working as a paralegal in the Family and Ligation Department. He then commenced his training contract with us and qualified as a solicitor in August 2023. Over the course of Kyle’s training, he has chosen to specialise in family law and dispute resolution including contentious probate, contract disputes and repossession claims.

Kyle obtained his law degree from Oxford Brookes University before attending the University of Law in Reading, where he completed the Legal Practice Course with a Masters in Professional Legal Practice. He has previous experience working in each of our Family, Litigation and Private Client departments and has gained experience in employment law from a previous firm based in Southampton.

Kyle is a keen traveller and will jump on any opportunity to visit a new country. After completing his Masters, Kyle decided to spend some time travelling across Asia teaching English to university students whilst living in China. Kyle is a big football, rugby and tennis fan and enjoys nothing more than going to a live sporting event. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys the odd bit of cooking, and attending social events with his family and friends.