Our people
The lawyer you meet stays to the end.
The lawyer you meet stays to the end.
The lawyer you meet stays to the end.
Six lawyers across five areas of law, and a small team that keeps every file moving. You choose your lawyer at the first meeting.
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When they’re on leave, a named colleague steps in, and you’ll know who.
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Partner
Since 2004
Admitted 1992 · Accredited mediator
Practice
Family Law
Separation and divorce
Parenting arrangements
Property settlements
First step
A one-hour meeting, then a written plan with the likely outcome and the cost.
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In plain words
“I’ll tell you the likely outcome before you spend anything getting there.”
Helen founded Proviso in 2004 after twelve years at a city firm. Most of her separations settle without a court date.
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Helen Ashworth
Partner
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Family Law
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When Helen’s on leave, Sophie Marsh steps in.
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Partner
Since 2004
Admitted 1992 · Accredited mediator
Practice
Family Law
Separation and divorce
Parenting arrangements
Property settlements
First step
A one-hour meeting, then a written plan with the likely outcome and the cost.
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In plain words
“I’ll tell you the likely outcome before you spend anything getting there.”
Helen founded Proviso in 2004 after twelve years at a city firm. Most of her separations settle without a court date.
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Helen Ashworth
Partner
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Family Law
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When Helen’s on leave, Sophie Marsh steps in.
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Partner
Since 2009
Admitted 2003 · Former in-house counsel
Practice
Business
Buying or selling a business
Shareholder agreements
Commercial leases
First step
A short call about where the business is heading, then a fixed quote.
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In plain words
“Most disputes start in a contract nobody read. I’d rather read it with you first.”
Daniel spent a decade advising family companies before joining Proviso. He still reads every lease line by line.
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Daniel Kerr
Partner
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Business
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When Daniel’s on leave, Rory Fitzgerald steps in.
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Partner
Since 2009
Admitted 2003 · Former in-house counsel
Practice
Business
Buying or selling a business
Shareholder agreements
Commercial leases
First step
A short call about where the business is heading, then a fixed quote.
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In plain words
“Most disputes start in a contract nobody read. I’d rather read it with you first.”
Daniel spent a decade advising family companies before joining Proviso. He still reads every lease line by line.
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Daniel Kerr
Partner
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Business
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When Daniel’s on leave, Rory Fitzgerald steps in.
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Partner
Since 2006
Admitted 1989 · Estate planning specialist
Practice
Wills & Estates
Wills and powers of attorney
Estate administration
Contested estates
First step
A checklist of what to gather, and a meeting at your home if that’s easier.
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In plain words
“A good will is a short conversation now that saves your family a long one later.”
Graham has drafted wills for three generations of some families, and he visits clients who can’t come in.
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Graham Lowe
Partner
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Wills & Estates
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When Graham’s on leave, Claire Bennett steps in.
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Partner
Since 2006
Admitted 1989 · Estate planning specialist
Practice
Wills & Estates
Wills and powers of attorney
Estate administration
Contested estates
First step
A checklist of what to gather, and a meeting at your home if that’s easier.
§
In plain words
“A good will is a short conversation now that saves your family a long one later.”
Graham has drafted wills for three generations of some families, and he visits clients who can’t come in.
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Graham Lowe
Partner
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Wills & Estates
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When Graham’s on leave, Claire Bennett steps in.
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Senior Associate
Since 2014
Admitted 2011 · Speaks French
Practice
Property
Buying and selling homes
New-build contracts
Leases and easements
First step
A contract review before you sign anything, priced up front.
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In plain words
“Send me the contract before you sign. You’ll hear back the same day.”
Claire has handled more than a thousand home sales, and explains every clause before you’re committed.
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Claire Bennett
Senior Associate
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Property
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When Claire’s on leave, Graham Lowe steps in.
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Senior Associate
Since 2014
Admitted 2011 · Speaks French
Practice
Property
Buying and selling homes
New-build contracts
Leases and easements
First step
A contract review before you sign anything, priced up front.
§
In plain words
“Send me the contract before you sign. You’ll hear back the same day.”
Claire has handled more than a thousand home sales, and explains every clause before you’re committed.
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Claire Bennett
Senior Associate
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Property
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When Claire’s on leave, Graham Lowe steps in.
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Associate
Since 2019
Admitted 2018 · Trained mediator
Practice
Disputes
Debt recovery
Contract disputes
Neighbour disputes
First step
A frank read of your chances, in writing, before anything is filed.
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In plain words
“If it isn’t worth fighting, I’ll say so on the first call.”
Rory joined Proviso as a graduate. He now runs disputes from the first letter through to mediation.
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Rory Fitzgerald
Associate
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Disputes
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When Rory’s on leave, Daniel Kerr steps in.
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Associate
Since 2019
Admitted 2018 · Trained mediator
Practice
Disputes
Debt recovery
Contract disputes
Neighbour disputes
First step
A frank read of your chances, in writing, before anything is filed.
§
In plain words
“If it isn’t worth fighting, I’ll say so on the first call.”
Rory joined Proviso as a graduate. He now runs disputes from the first letter through to mediation.
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Rory Fitzgerald
Associate
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Disputes
3
When Rory’s on leave, Daniel Kerr steps in.
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Associate
Since 2020
Admitted 2019 · Speaks Spanish
Practice
Family Law
Parenting plans
Child support
Separation agreements
First step
A confidential first meeting, by phone or video if you prefer.
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In plain words
“You won’t have to tell your story twice. I keep the notes.”
Sophie works alongside Helen on family matters and handles most of the firm’s urgent parenting applications.
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Sophie Marsh
Associate
·
Family Law
3
When Sophie’s on leave, Helen Ashworth steps in.
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Associate
Since 2020
Admitted 2019 · Speaks Spanish
Practice
Family Law
Parenting plans
Child support
Separation agreements
First step
A confidential first meeting, by phone or video if you prefer.
§
In plain words
“You won’t have to tell your story twice. I keep the notes.”
Sophie works alongside Helen on family matters and handles most of the firm’s urgent parenting applications.
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Sophie Marsh
Associate
·
Family Law
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When Sophie’s on leave, Helen Ashworth steps in.
Support team
Behind every file,
a team that answers.
They don’t give legal advice, but they know where your matter stands, and they answer the phone. You’ll hear from them between meetings.
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Calls and emails are returned by the end of the next working day. Urgent matters are answered the same day.
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Direct line
(555) 014-2004
