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We are delighted to welcome Harshinder Hundal to Machins as a Partner in our Commercial Property team. Read more about her appointment and the expertise she brings to the firm.
Estella McMahon and Aedan Courtney have qualified as solicitors at Machins, marking a key milestone in their careers and strengthening our legal teams.
Workplace mediation can help organisations address conflict before it escalates. Learn how a structured, confidential approach can support communication, rebuild trust and strengthen working relationships.
Promoting a high performer doesn’t always create an effective manager. Discover the skills and behaviours that help managers build stronger teams and navigate today’s workplace challenges.
This year the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in a landmark parentage and parental responsibility case, ruling that a person wrongly named as a child’s father on a birth certificate who is not married to the birth mother does not automatically gain parental responsibility if they are not the child’s biological father. Legal Meaning
A recent High Court decision highlights when the courts may refuse to return a child under the Hague Convention, despite wrongful removal. This case explores how allegations of abuse, legal risks abroad and the child’s welfare can establish the “grave risk” defence and prevent a return order.
Husband’s prenup award cut after a High Court judge finds emails were falsified – read how his conduct affected the final outcome.
Probate delays are still affecting families, especially for more complex estates. Find out what causes them and how planning ahead can help reduce the risk.
A tribunal has ruled that a Nestlé employee was unfairly dismissed despite evidence of misconduct – highlighting that refusing to admit wrongdoing is not, in itself, grounds for dismissal.
UK house prices rose again in April despite ongoing economic uncertainty. This article explores what it could mean for buyers and sellers.