Ruth Pannell
Solicitor
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Founder and CEO
SRA ID: 396914
Ruth founded Isla Law solicitors in 2018 with a simple mission: to make wills and probate services better. Before that, she worked as a private client solicitor in a range of roles spanning the City, large Regional practices and high street firms, where she represented all sorts of clients in wills, trusts, estate planning and probate matters.
After the birth of her two daughters, one of whom has a rare genetic condition, Ruth became concerned with how complicated it was to make a will or plan your life properly in order to protect the people you care for so fiercely in life. She realised she could make the process easier and more accessible by giving her clients a direct, expert service that actually gets results.
Ruth is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a fully accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. This means she is one of the most qualified lawyers in the country dealing with estates, trusts and matters supporting vulnerable and older people.
60 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YU
Licensed for 16 years
Practice Areas
Family Law, Money & Tax, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Charities
Family Law
The process of making wills and Power of Attorney couldn't have been simpler with Isla Law's help. Always well explained and extremely helpful, together with being able to do it from home, made the conduct problem free.
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 07 February, 2025
Thank you for your kind review John, we appreciate your feedback.
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Isla Law - Ruth Pannell
Detailed knowledge of IHT requirements and subsequent writing our Wills.
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 04 February, 2025
Thank you very much for your kind review Paul. I'm glad Ruth was able to help you with your requirements.
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Isla Law Ltd
I cannot express enough how professional Isla Law have been. I sought their services for gaining Probate for my mother’s estate. I had my initial meeting with Ruth Pannell and then my account was dealt with by her colleague Emily Holland. I found both to be professional and informative and made the whole process much clearer to understand. It was a very easy decision to proceed with Isla Law not only because I had ultimate trust in a very expert and experienced company but I found both people to be so attentive and understanding at a very stressful time for me. I would, and have, recommend an excellent reasonably priced company who have expert legal knowledge pared with efficiency and a friendly approach to clients .
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 04 February, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Maxine, it was a pleasure to work with you. Please do let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future.
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Excellent Service
I was very pleased with the way the estate was dealt with and the process. Isla Law helped me in all matters and kept me up to date and informed. I would definitely recommend them
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 26 November, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review Mark. It was a pleasure to work with you. Ruth
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Emily Holland
I have dealt with Emily Holland for over a year. I have found her to be very helpful and proffesional
A brilliant service has been given at a cost effective price. Thank you very much for looking after me
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 25 November, 2024
Thank you very much for your kind review Nigel. I'm glad Emily was able to help you with your requirements.
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New will
I was recommended to Ruth by my financial advisor. I found Ruth very professional,everything I needed to know was fully explained to me and the work was completed in a timely manner. I would certainly use Ruth again in the future
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 10 October, 2024
Thank you for the great feedback Martin - please don't hesitate to contact us in the future if you have any further requirements.
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Refreshingly honest and professional advice from Ruth!
Ruth is a thorough professional who took great care with my will request.
Highly recommended for an honest, reliable and superb service!
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 23 September, 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review Balvinder. I’m really glad we could help you.
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Will writing
Ruth explained the process clearly and all the different areas and requirements were explored in a clear and precise manner.
Not the cheapest but not too expensive either. Having experienced the "cheaper" option and now having to redo our wills, its money well spent.
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 23 September, 2024
Thank you for this lovely review, I'm glad we were able to assist you.
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Power of Attorney
Ruth was incredibly helpful and took all the stress out of doing my health power of attorney which had already failed when I did it!
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 23 September, 2024
Thank you Roma. We are so glad we were able to help!
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Service
Friendly, helpful and professional. The initial free 30 minute consultation was partially helpful in agreeing a way forward.
Lawyer named in this review: Ruth Pannell
A representative from Isla Law Limited responded to this review on 23 September, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback John.
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