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Delivering excellent legal advice for all our clients across a full range of services is at the heart of everything we do. In a constantly changing world, Machins Solicitors is firmly placed to understand you and your business. Our strength lies in our people and our values ensure that integrity and trust are core to ensuring that our clients receive the best possible outcome.
Within the individual services sector, Machins Solicitors have niches in family and child care issues as well as property issues and wills trusts and probate.
Our highly skilled team of lawyers are expertly placed to advise on all the legal aspects of relationship and family breakdown providing personalised, practical solutions at a time when people feel at their most vulnerable.
The legal issues surrounding the death of a loved one can often be complex. We provide expert knowledge and peace of mind by advising on what steps you should be taking and help find practical solutions when you are considering how to ensure your future wishes and financial affairs are protected.
Buying or selling your home will be one of the most important transactions of your life. As members of the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme, our friendly and experienced team can navigate you through the process providing clarity and support to ensure the necessary legal regulations are met.
We assist employees who have an issue with a current or past employer. Across all stages of the employment life cycle, our specialist team can advise on the full spectrum of employment law matters from contracts and procedures through to redundancy, settlement agreements and discrimination.
Legal disputes can be a distraction and often need quick commercial advice that won't cost you a fortune. Our team is highly regarded for being dynamic, responsive and easy to work with. We are proud to provide an efficient service to clients and are commended for our pragmatic and commercial approach.
A notary public (or public notary) is an internationally recognised legal professional who prepares, witnesses, certifies and authenticates deeds and documents for businesses and individuals to use abroad.
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It has been widely reported this week in the mainstream media that a couple had their divorce finalised in error following a mistake by solicitors which a senior judge has refused to overturn. The couple were separated and had applied for a divorce which had reached conditional order stage of the divorce. It would appear
A judgment has been made public in a case involving a celebrity influencer, Lauryn Goodman, who brought a financial claim under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 against her former partner and England footballer, Kyle Walker. The pair, who have two children together, were in Court for a two-day final hearing on 16th and
While the country and our politicians have been focussing on the General Election, a few employment updates managed to get over the line in the scramble following the dissolution of Parliament. Here are the key developments. Please bear in mind, however, that they all still need some work and fine tuning, so are likely to
According to the Office for National Statistics, 41% of marriages will end in divorce. Frequently, one or both partners will have an interest in a business. Divorce or separation can prove challenging if so. With many business owners following the advice of their accountants to utilise their spouse’s unused tax allowances, it’s commonplace to find
Parents, carers and pregnant women now benefit from greater employment protections relating to flexible working and redundancy. The changes, which came into effect on April 6, include: This runs alongside new laws that give workers more flexibility over where and when they work, unless there are business reasons not to, as the Employment Relations (Flexible
From 29th April 2024, there are significant changes to the Family Procedure Rules, promoting the court’s powers to encourage parties to attend non-court dispute resolution at every stage in proceedings, for matters involving children and/or a financial dispute. The court will require parties to file and serve Form FM5, setting out their views on
Termination of Parental Responsibility is rarely made by the Court and only ever in exceptional circumstances. Following a recent private family law case acting for a mother who successfully obtained a termination of Parental Responsibility order to end the father’s Parental Responsibility, we asked Laura Martin-Read, Senior Associate Solicitor to explain what Parental Responsibility is
Millions of employees now have the right to request flexible working to determine where and when they work. The new rights are part of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill, which came into effect on 6 April. Flexible working is a broad term and can relate to working hours or pattern including part-time, term-time, flexi-time,
Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget on 6 March, and it will probably be his last major fiscal announcement ahead of this year’s anticipated general election. With a focus on reducing tax for the working population and helping parents, there were several announcements in the Budget that affect businesses and employees which I consider and
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Everything explained so that I understood. No question to silly to answer. Kept me updated at all times. Felt totally supported .
A very good and straight forward firm which tell you as it is. My case was complex in the extreme and I genuinely felt that they really understood the nuances. At the start we discussed the desired out come and what might be achievable. The outcome was absolutely in line which was actually achievable and exactly that which was desired. Though out the case, I always was kept abreast of developments and felt that they were on my side.
I have used this solicitors several times for other non dispute related reasons. I have always had a good experience with them, and had high hopes. I had a wonderful and friendly legal team, who helped me secure a positive outcome. 10/10 would recommend to all.
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Subject matter experts and support team across all legal needs – no need to look anywhere for a comprehensive legal service offering. Whole team are outcome driven.
Perfect service, very professional service have used them for years. I would highly recommend them.
Very satisfied. I would definitely recommend for a very professional service.
I have used Machins for both business and personal work for more than two decades, and would not go anywhere else for legal advice or work.
I have found that the team’s compassion, dedication to their clients, professionalism, warmth and empathy are really what sets them apart from other firms I have worked with combined with a no-nonsense attitude they really make their clients feel valued and get exceptional results.
Machins is truly consistent in offering the highest level legal work, with a combination of humanity, discretion and professionalism I have not encountered anywhere else.
I cannot tell you how lucky I feel in dealing with professional people with such high moral standards and impeccable business practice. It has been an absolute pleasure in dealing with you, even though my personal circumstances were somewhat difficult, you at least made it bearable, which is indeed an immense skill.
Machins Solicitors have a raft of expertise to call upon when dealing with either corporate matters or personal affairs. They communicate efficiently and are so personable, explaining complex issues in layman’s terms, providing the confidence you need to make the right decisions. I would highly recommend Machins.
Machins has a broad breadth of capabilities due to its many knowledgeable and experienced staff. The way they conduct their business, (professional, polite, timely, etc.), the responsiveness, and the ability to communicate in plain English provides a unique experience.
Machins Solicitors have a phenomenally professional approach, their service is expedient and diligent. Their key capability is being able to provide a high quality service whilst doing so in an approachable and flexible manner.
Machins are very responsive, approachable solicitors and provide clear concise responses to our queries. They always provide what we need in good time and area a pleasure to work with.
The team as a whole are always on hand to help with all legal needs, treating every issues with the care and attention you would hope a member of your own team would do so. Taking time to respond out of hours as well, if putting your mind at ease helps the cause.
I have known them for years and have always found them a highly respectful, competent and pleasant firm.
A very helpful firm of solicitors
Extremely professional and understanding of the situation. No Fuss approach and quick reaction to issues. All process explained fully and easy to understand. Great value with each stage explained
Worked with Machins for two years now, and I have always a great experience from them. Couldn’t recommend them enough.
They are a professional practice that I have dealt with for many years. I would be happy to work with them again in the future.
