About me

I practised for over thirty years as a solicitor, the vast majority of which was at, and for half the time as senior partner of, Tassells solicitors in Faversham, where I still live. Throughout my time I dealt with Wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estates, and before that with disputes following family separations. I added Notary Public to this list in 2024.

I had accreditations in each post; a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), now “retired”, and, until recently, of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly SFE); as a family law panel member and collaborative lawyer. I no longer practise as a solicitor, though you will still find me on the roll.

My first degree was in medicine, and although I did not follow that path beyond university, I still like to think of myself as a scientist.

I am now a notary full-time, enjoying the insight into the legal systems of other nations that this brings. I offer notary public services for individuals and companies, verifying identity and authenticating documents, and helping with apostille and consular legalisation.

Contact me on 07376471169 or ara@notarypublic-kent.co.uk, or find me at 4 Market Street, Faversham, ME13 7AH, on the first floor, as I have now moved from 20 West Street.