Legal 500 Recognises Machins Expertise Across the Firm
Machins Solicitors continues to set the standard for legal excellence, securing its place as a leading firm in family law for the seventh year running in The Legal 500 2026 rankings.
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Machins Solicitors Announces Promotion of Jennifer Browne to Senior Associate
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Jennifer Browne to Senior Associate in the Family Law team. Based in the Luton office, Jennifer specialises in public children law and has established an excellent reputation for representing parents, extended family members, children’s guardians and children in complex care proceedings.
Celebrating Simeon Clipstone’s Career and Looking Ahead to His New Ambassador Role
As Simeon Clipstone retires after 40 years of legal practice he takes up a new role as Firm Ambassador for Machins.
What Happens to the Family Home When Someone Dies?
Learn what happens to the family home after a death, including probate requirements, property ownership, inheritance and the practical steps involved in a sale or transfer.
Landlords face Compulsory Registration under New Rental Property Service
This article explores the government’s new rental property registration scheme and what it means for landlords across England.
Why So Many House Sales Fall Through – And How to Reduce the Risk
This article explores why so many house sales fall through and the practical steps buyers and sellers can take to reduce the risk.
Employer ordered to pay £200,000 after dismissing worker because of ADHD
This article explores a tribunal decision awarding more than £200,000 to an employee dismissed after disclosing she had ADHD.
Making Job Offers: Getting the Details Right
Making a job offer is only part of the recruitment process. Our latest HR Breakfast explored conditional offers, probation periods and the risks of withdrawing a job offer.
Preparing for Change: Probation Periods and Short Service Dismissals
At our recent HR Breakfast, HR professionals explored how changes to short service dismissals could affect probation periods, recruitment and employee management, and what employers can do now to prepare.
Employment Law Update: Three Changes Employers Need to Know
From tribunal claims to workplace harassment, we outline three important developments for employers.