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. Ann is very compassionate, yet practical. She rarely forgets a name or a face and clients refer friends and family to the Firm because of the support they received from Ann.
Ann’s colleagues could not do without her. When not working hard, Ann and her Husband enjoy foreign travel and socialising with friends
Wills Probate & Trusts 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....
Carrie Eckhardt
Chartered Legal Executive
Carrie Eckhardt is a Chartered Legal Executive and Fellow of CILEX in the Private Client Team, based at Ridley & Hall's South Elmsall office. She has worked exclusively in Private Client work since 2015 and advises on all aspects of the area, including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration, Court of Protection matters, trusts and Inheritance Tax planning....
Luke Evans
Solicitor
Having completed his training contract at a firm in the southeast, Luke qualified for their French Legal Services department in March 2023.After a year of niche and specialist practice, he moved back to South Yorkshire and built up a wealth of experience dealing with Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney at a historic local firm.Joining Ridley and Hall in February 2026, Luke’s advice is rooted in clarity, precision, and straightforwardness....
Jolene Head
Huddersfield Team Leader,Partner,
Solicitor
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....
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....
Julian Salt
Solicitor
Julian Salt is a Private Client solicitor based in Ridley & Hall’s Barnsley office, supporting individuals and families with Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and estate administration. With over 20 years’ experience, Julian has guided clients through some of life’s most significant moments, managing estates from first instruction through to final distribution....
Grace Shaw
Paralegal
Grace graduated from Newcastle University in 2025 with a First-Class degree in English Language and Literature and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Law at The University of Law. She is due to sit her SQE1 examinations in January....
Holly Thurlbeck
Apprentice Solicitor
Holly works in the private client team at Barnsley where she assists with Wills, Lasting powers of Attorneys and Estate administration....
