Lacey Panayiotou

Apprentice Solicitor

Department: Wills & Probate

Tel: 01977 809043

Lacey recently joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors as an Apprentice Solicitor, working within the Private Client team at the South Elmsall Office. She began her journey into law with a strong academic foundation, achieving an A-level in Law from New College Pontefract, which ignited her passion for the field.

She gained valuable experience early in her career through a two-week work placement at Ridley & Hall Solicitors. This opportunity provided her with an in-depth insight into private client work and further strengthened her commitment to assisting individuals with legal matters that impact their personal and family lives, including wills, probate, and estate planning.

Beyond her legal career, Lacey is passionate about volunteering and community engagement. She spent two weeks in Malta coaching disadvantaged children in sports, an experience that reinforced her dedication to making a positive difference in people’s lives.

In her spare time, Lacey enjoys staying active and loves going on long walks with her dog. She is committed to both personal and professional growth and looks forward to developing her career at Ridley & Hall.

Wills & Probate Team

Anam Amjid

Apprentice Solicitor

Anam recently joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors as an Apprentice Solicitor, based at the Huddersfield office. Her journey into law began with an outstanding academic achievement, having been awarded Best Student in Land Law—an accolade presented by Ridley & Hall themselves....

Chloe Aston

Partner,
Solicitor,
South Elmsall Team Leader

Chloe is a highly qualified lawyer with a passion for serving Wills & Probate clients. Building strong and lasting relationships with her clients is at the heart of her practice. She prioritises understanding their unique needs and providing tailored legal solutions with a friendly and professional manner....

Gina Brabham

Solicitor

Gina completed her law degree at The University of Leeds and the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Trent University, where she obtained a Master of Laws qualification. Gina qualified as a Solicitor in 2020.Gina deals with a wide range of Private Client matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate and Estate administration.With a strong focus on being friendly and approachable, Gina prides herself on offering clear and pragmatic advice tailored to her clients’ individual needs....

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Claire Cutts

South Elmsall

Claire Cutts is a solicitor in the Wills and Probate department. Claire is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a full member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly). Claire has also contributed to the Law Society’s Probate Practitioner’s Handbook.Claire qualified in 2011. Initially, Claire combined some work in the family department with her private client files. Having spent a couple of years working in both areas, Claire decided to specialise in Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, Probate applications, Administration of Estate and Deputyship applications....

Jolene Head

Head of Department

With over 14 years’ experience as a qualified Solicitor, Jolene is a trusted and approachable legal professional based in our Huddersfield office. She specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Estate Administration and Deputyship applications. Known for her friendly and down-to-earth manner, Jolene takes time to listen to her clients and provides clear, practical advice tailored to their individual needs....

Deborah Kaye

Associate Solicitor

Deborah Kaye joined the firm’s Private Client Team in July 2019, to contribute to the growth of that department. She brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in this area of the law for over 20 years. Deborah previously had strong connections in the Holme Valley where she practised for many years and has welcomed the opportunity to work again in Huddersfield, having spent a few years working for a large multi-discipline firm in Bradford most recently....

Hannah Pedley

Barnsley Team Leader,
Partner,
Solicitor

Hannah is an Affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is undergoing further qualification in pursuit of attaining her full membership and becoming a recognised Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP). She has handled a variety of different matters and the feedback received from clients has always been extremely positive....

Lucy Pickles

Solicitor

Lucy is a solicitor in the Wills and Probate department. Lucy jointed joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors in August 2018 as a Paralegal and was admitted to the roll of solicitors in October 2021....

Ann Silver

Personal Assistant

Ann Silver is Personal Assistant to the firm’s Private Client Team. She joined Ridley & Hall in 1999 and over the years she has helped many hundreds of clients through the Will making process and supported many more through the distress of the death of a loved one and the Probate process...