Rachel Armstrong

Rachel is a Solicitor, currently working in our Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team.

Rachel graduated from Lancaster University in 2014 with a First in Spanish and Management, having spent a year abroad working in a Spanish law firm. Rachel joined Hay and Kilner as a Paralegal in our Residential Property Team and is now a qualified solicitor.

Rachel is currently working in our Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team.

Outside of the office
Rachel enjoys playing football and is a huge Newcastle United fan! She also loves performing with her local theatre group and visiting friends in Spain.

Relevant insights & events

Our regular commercial litigation updates and events keep you up to date with all the latest legal developments you need to know about.

Murphy v Maguire: Section 21’s brief reprieve cut short
What did Murphy v Maguire mean for Section 21 notices? Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko, from our Property Disputes Team, outline the latest property litigation update and its implications for landlords and tenants.
Resolving real estate disputes and managing risk
Amandeep Dhillon, from our Property Disputes Team, explains how real estate disputes can be resolved and how property owners can manage legal risk with expert strategies.
Renters Rights Act 2025: What landlords and tenants need to know
Beth Donaldson, from our Property Disputes Team, explains the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, its key changes for landlords and tenants, and what you need to know ahead of implementation.
Getting to know Amandeep Dhillon
Get to know Amandeep Dhillon, from our Dispute Resolution Team, including his experience, focus areas and approach to resolving real estate disputes.
Court of Appeal success for Hay & Kilner's Construction Team
Hay & Kilner have secured a Court of Appeal win in a construction dispute.
Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution expert joins Hay & Kilner
Hay & Kilner welcomes a commercial litigation and dispute resolution expert to its team, strengthening the firm’s capability to support complex legal disputes with specialist expertise.
Negligence verdict secured by Hay & Kilner against asset protection firm over care home fees
Hay & Kilner secures a professional negligence verdict against an asset protection firm over care home fees, showcasing expert legal support in complex negligence claims.

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Dispute Resolution

With one of the largest teams in the North East and a wealth of experience across a wide range of disputes and sectors, we get involved at the onset to help resolve the matter at an early stage saving you valuable time and money, helping you mitigate risk to reputation and maintaining valuable relationships settled.

Commercial Property Disputes

Your business will probably have at least one property to operate from and disputes relating to properties sometimes seem unavoidable. If they happen, you need quick and effective advice straight away to save you valuable time and money.

Construction & Engineering

Whatever project you are undertaking, we will be by your side offering expert advice and guidance on the full spectrum of construction law issues. And if things go wrong, we are your perfect partner to resolve disputes in the most appropriate forum and in the most efficient, practical, commercial and cost-effective manner.

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