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The Team

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The Team

The Team

Anthony Smith, LLB(Hons) (Managing Director)

Anthony Smith, LLB(Hons) (Managing Director)

Anthony Smith is a specialist commercial lawyer with over 20 years’ experience. After qualifying in Sheffield, Anthony spent 15 years working as a commercial lawyer in Bristol, the last 11 years of which were as a partner in a city practice leading commercial and residential property teams. Anthony Smith established Progression Solicitors in 2005 after… Continue Reading

Pamela Horobin, LLB(Hons) TEP (Director)

Pamela Horobin, LLB(Hons) TEP (Director)

Pamela Horobin specialises in providing advice on wills, inheritance tax planning and the administration of estates and trusts. Pamela also advises on issues relevant to elderly clients including residential care funding. Alongside estates and succession planning for the future, Pamela has considerable experience in advising on matters of contested wills and claims against estates, including… Continue Reading

Lisa Bell (Lisa Martin), LLB (Director)

Lisa Bell (Lisa Martin), LLB (Director)

Lisa joined Progression Solicitors in March 2012 and is a Director and Head of the Family Department.  Originally from Barrow in Furness, Lisa qualified as a Solicitor at Northumbria University and worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne at the start of her career, before returning to Cumbria in 2012. Lisa has vast experience in all areas of family… Continue Reading

Martine Rogerson (Director)

Martine Rogerson (Director)

Martine Rogerson joined Progression Solicitors in June 2020 with extensive experience working in the legal sector having been head of department in a previous employment.  She has also run her own businesses. Martine is the Practice Manager and Head of the Residential Conveyancing team. In addition, Martine oversees the daily running and management of the… Continue Reading

Richard Denby, LLB TEP (Director)

Richard Denby, LLB TEP (Director)

Richard Denby joined Progression Solicitors in June 2019 and promoted to director in June 2020, having worked locally since qualifying as a solicitor in 1993. Richard has amassed a wealth of experience with most of those years spent as head of Wills, Probate and Trusts department. Richard Denby dealt almost exclusively with all aspects of… Continue Reading

Warwick Alabaster, BSc (Director)

Warwick Alabaster, BSc (Director)

Warwick joined Progression Solicitors in October 2020 as head of the litigation and dispute resolution team and was promoted to Director in May 2022.  After obtaining an honours degree from Leicester University in 1994 he embarked upon his legal career, undergoing his conversion course and formal training in Leicester where he worked as a litigation… Continue Reading

Edward Waind, MA (Director)

Edward Waind, MA (Director)

Ed Waind is head of the Commercial Team and acts for a range of clients including companies, financial institutions, charities, individuals, lenders, developers and pension funds. Ed advises on the acquisition and disposal of commercial property and corporate entities, secured lending and commercial leases and has experience across the hospitality and leisure sectors, retail, professional… Continue Reading

Hannah Booth (Director)

Hannah Booth (Director)

With 7+ years’ experience as a fee earner in the private client department Hannah Booth specialises in the administration of estates both non-taxable and taxable which are simple or more complex. Hannah’s experience includes probate applications for non-domiciled individuals holding foreign wills, estates requiring overseas grants, and estates with issues of insolvency or maladministration. Hannah… Continue Reading

Julie Harrison, ILFM(Dip) (Accounts Manager)

Julie Harrison, ILFM(Dip) (Accounts Manager)

Julie Harrison is the Accounts Manager at Progression Solicitors. Julie has worked in this role since 2006, with experience as a legal secretary and having also worked in personnel and marketing roles. Julie holds a diploma in Legal and Financial Management and Julie’s principal role is running the cash office at Progression. Extension Number: 2121 Continue Reading

David Townend, BA (Consultant)

David Townend, BA (Consultant)

Throughout his legal career, David has worked almost exclusively on commercial matters, undertaking business sales and purchases, commercial property transactions and a considerable amount of landlord and tenant work. David also has significant experience in site acquisitions and disposals, for both residential and commercial developments and has acted for national retailers for a significant number… Continue Reading

Claire Meehan, LLB(Hons) (Senior Associate)

Claire Meehan, LLB(Hons) (Senior Associate)

Claire joined Progression Solicitors in July 2020. Claire qualified as a Solicitor in 2011 and spent many years working on the Fylde Coast until making her move to South Lakeland in 2017, where she has established herself within the local area. Claire specialises in residential sale, purchase and re-mortgage matters and brings a wealth of… Continue Reading

Michele Ashton, BA(Hons) (Senior Associate)

Michele Ashton, BA(Hons) (Senior Associate)

Michele joined Progression Solicitors in Summer 2018 as Progression’s Data Protection Representative after qualifying as a Solicitor in 2006 and practising family law at a local firm.  Michele was promoted to Senior Associate in November 2024. Michele advises clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family arrangements including divorce, financial remedy, separation agreements and applying… Continue Reading

Helen Lloyd, MA (Associate)

Helen Lloyd, MA (Associate)

Helen Lloyd is an associate member of Progression Solicitors. Following her qualification in October 2018, Helen Lloyd worked with both the commercial and residential property teams on acquisitions and sales. After taking a short break from work to support her family, Helen is now based in the office in Grange-over-Sands to specialise in residential property… Continue Reading

Pollyanna McNeilly (Pollyanna Foster), LLM (Associate)

Pollyanna McNeilly (Pollyanna Foster), LLM (Associate)

Pollyanna McNeilly is an associate member of Progression Solicitors, providing specialist advice in the administration of both non-taxable and taxable estates, drafting simple and complex wills, trust creation, lasting powers of attorney, registration of enduring powers of attorney and deputyship applications. Pollyanna McNeilly joined Progression in 2014 as a clerk after graduating from Newcastle University… Continue Reading

Scott Salisbury, LLB (Associate)

Scott Salisbury, LLB (Associate)

Since joining the Progression Solicitors team in October 2017 after graduating from University of Manchester with a First Class Honours degree in Law, Scott Salisbury has focused his expertise in litigation and dispute resolution. Whilst undertaking his training, Scott worked in various departments including commercial and private client which has allowed him to specialise in… Continue Reading

Samantha Broadley, LLB(Hons) (Solicitor)

Samantha Broadley, LLB(Hons) (Solicitor)

Samantha joined Progression Solicitors in December 2024 after relocating from Yorkshire with her family. Samantha obtained a Law Degree from Newcastle University in 2004 and completed her LPC at the College of Law, York, before training with a firm in Yorkshire and qualifying in 2008. After a career break to take care of her family,… Continue Reading

Rebecca Comber, MCILEX (Solicitor)

Rebecca Comber, MCILEX (Solicitor)

Rebecca joined Progression Solicitors in September 2020. Rebecca is based in the Commercial Property team where she assists clients with all aspects of commercial property transactions including the acquisition and disposal of commercial properties and estates (freehold and leasehold), secured finance, landlord & tenant matters and SIPP transactions.  She also has experience of dealing with… Continue Reading

Ammar Hassan, LLB (Trainee Solicitor)

Ammar Hassan, LLB (Trainee Solicitor)

Ammar joined Progression in August 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor. Ammar completed his LLB from the University of London International Program.  Ammar has always had an interest in corporate law practicing it in Pakistan in the lower and High Court of Lahore for 5 years.  Ammar also taught as a part time lecturer at various… Continue Reading

Saleha Chandia, LLM (Private Client Clerk)

Saleha Chandia, LLM (Private Client Clerk)

Saleha joined Progression Solicitors in December 2024 and holds a Law with Business Degree and Masters in Legal Practice. Saleha has a strong background in Private Client Law, holding almost 3 years of experience in drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney, as well as handling Probate matters. Saleha aims to gain further valuable experience and… Continue Reading

Saaima Hushein, LLM (Trainee Solicitor)

Saaima Hushein, LLM (Trainee Solicitor)

Saaima Hushein joined Progression in November 2023 and provides support to the Commercial Property team. Saaima holds a First Class Law with Business degree and graduated on the Dean’s list and has completed her Masters of Laws in Legal Practice. Saaima has now commenced her training contract and will assist various departments throughout her training.… Continue Reading

Jamie Horobin, LLB(Hons) (Apprentice Solicitor MProf)

Jamie Horobin, LLB(Hons) (Apprentice Solicitor MProf)

Jamie joined Progression Solicitors in September 2023. Jamie holds a law degree from Durham University and has now commenced his Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship. Jamie is based at our Ulverston office.  He is currently working in our Private Client department and will assist various other departments throughout his training.   Extension Number: 2128 Continue Reading

Mollie McGovern (Apprentice Solicitor LLB)

Mollie McGovern (Apprentice Solicitor LLB)

Mollie joined Progression in August 2023 after completing her A Levels in Law, History and Sociology. Mollie has now commenced her LLB Degree Apprenticeship and she will assist various departments throughout her training. Extension Number: 2125 Continue Reading

Darcey Turner (Business Support Apprentice)

Darcey Turner (Business Support Apprentice)

Darcey joined Progression Solicitors in September 2024 and is based at our Barrow and Ulverston offices. Darcey has commenced her Business Support Apprenticeship with Lancaster and Morecambe College, and she will assist various departments throughout her training. Continue Reading

Neve Kennedy (Business Support Apprentice)

Neve Kennedy (Business Support Apprentice)

Neve joined Progression Solicitors in September 2024 and is based at our Lancaster office. Neve has commenced her Business Support Apprenticeship with Lancaster and Morecambe College, and she will assist various departments throughout her training. Continue Reading

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