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Joe Kennedy

Solicitor & Deputy Head of Residential Property

Joe Kennedy - SO Legal
Joe is a solicitor specialising in all types of residential conveyancing matters. He is committed to assisting clients with all aspects of their property transactions and making the process as simple and smooth as possible.

Joe joined our residential property team in 2020, having worked at a reputable local law firm. He completed his Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Guildford and qualified as a solicitor in 2022.

Based in our Eastbourne head office, he prides himself on his friendly and approachable attitude and has an outstanding reputation with clients.

Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and travelling.

Testimonials

“I have just completed my house sale with the help from Joe Kennedy at SO Legal. He has been brilliant from start to finish. He kept me informed every step of the way, and it was a tricky sale, so I appreciated that. I thoroughly recommend SO Legal 👌”
T. Warren, August 2026
“Great service, great attention to detail from Joe Kennedy and the team. Joe always responds very quickly to questions and keeps in regular contact throughout the conveyancing. Many thanks to Joe and Parisa for a speedy and smooth transaction. Very much appreciated and highly recommended.”
Susan T., July 2026
“SO Legal were very professional. They handled my house sale and kept me completely informed and updated, even when there was no change to report. I'm very happy to recommend them, particularly Joe Kennedy and Parisa Pahlavan.”
R. Banks, June 2026
“Joe and Parisa dealt with the sale of our flat. They worked quickly and efficiently. I spoke mostly to Parisa, who willingly took my numerous calls. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I was surprised how quickly the process took. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this team at SO Legal.”
Mary. B, June 2026
“Joe and Parisa helped me with purchasing my first home. I was kept informed throughout the process, and any questions I had were answered quickly and informatively. As I haven't been through this process before, it could have been daunting and confusing, but it really wasn't. I highly recommend them. Thank you!”
Kim. T, May 2026
“Worked with Joe Kennedy and his team in Eastbourne on a house sale and purchase. Joe was highly responsive and proactive throughout, providing an excellent client service.”
Anon, April 2026
“Joe & Parisa were absolutely brilliant! Worked with us on our property sale and onward purchase with complete professionalism and precision. I cannot stress how easy both were to work with, and Parisa was particularly helpful with keeping us informed and making the process as light and simple as possible. Thank you both again!”
Matt. G, January 2026
“Joe Kennedy from SO Legal and his team are one of the best you can possibly have. Weekly updates on legal activities come as standard, plus absolute commitment from the team to get you over the line. Very impressed indeed.”
B. Huec, October 2025
“Excellent service from Joe Kennedy for the conveyancing of both our house sale and purchase. Joe made a stressful experience a lot easier by the way he was always on hand to resolve any queries/problems we encountered. In the unlikely event we would need to move house again, we would have no hesitation in calling on Joe’s services.”
S. Moger, September 2025
“Great experience using Joe Kennedy. Selling a house can be a painful experience, but Joe’s professionalism and regular communication meant our sale occurred with minimum fuss. I would highly recommend his services.”
D. Sadler, August 2025
“SO Legal handled the purchase of my first property with great professionalism. Joe and the team were incredibly supportive and understanding, explaining the process in simple terms and communicating clearly and quickly to my queries. I was worried the process would be overwhelming, but Joe put me at ease and ensured everything went smoothly.”
D. Burns
“Joe at SO Legal was excellent throughout our sale and purchase. Joe was quick to respond, made everything simple for us and chased regularly on our behalf. We would highly recommend Joe and would use him again. He certainly goes against the usual unresponsive solicitor stereotype!”
P. Cook
“We recently purchased our first house and were recommended SO Legal by a friend. We were lucky enough to have Joe Kennedy assigned to our case, and he’s been fantastic every step of the way. From putting me at ease as to how the process works on our first call to responding to every question clearly and in record time, I cannot fault him.”
B. Tossell
“Joe Kennedy at SO Legal was a pleasure to deal with in the selling of our property. Joe has a down to earth and friendly way about him. His communication was brilliant, and he would respond and chase any queries very rapidly. I have no hesitation in recommending SO Legal and in our case Joe in particular.”
E. Delves
“Joe Kennedy acted as our solicitor buying our house and was great! He was easy to contact and made the transition as painless as possible. We found Joe to be professional at all times, prompt and a pleasure to communicate with. We would recommend his service to anyone.”
N. Jones
“I cannot speak highly enough of Joe Kennedy and the team at SO Legal. He was always calm, courteous, and patient with us, and most importantly, we never waited for him to do anything. He was always ahead of the game and regularly chased the seller's solicitors.”
J. Goodwin
“SO Legal was recommended to me by our estate agent, and so I thought I’d give them a try which turned out to be the best decision I have ever made. If you are buying or selling a property, then look no further than this guy. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Bravo!”
L. Edwards
“I was extremely pleased with the service provided by Joe Kennedy and SO Legal. He was quick to respond to queries and very helpful throughout the sale of my property. Highly recommended.”
M. Smith
“Excellent service, professional team and great communication. Special thanks to Joe Kennedy, who was very, very helpful and always available; thank you, Joe!”
S. Frith