Local law firm, Machins Solicitors LLP has achieved eight practice area recommendations in the latest edition of Legal 500 UK including one top-tier firm recommendation in the area of family law; a first for the firm.

Among the areas of expertise in which the firm is regarded includes corporate and commercial, employment and family as well aviation, litigation, debt collection, commercial property and private client.

Kathryn Ainsworth, head of the private family team, has been recognised in the ‘Leading Lawyers’ list while Sarah Ashby, a solicitor from the public family law team and Nicki Denton-Masih, a solicitor from the private client team, have both been recognised as rising stars.  A total of 14 lawyers have been recommended across the practice as a whole.

These results reinforce the position of Machins as a leading multi-practice law firm across the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire region. Legal 500 UK is an independent directory of the leading law firms in the country, aimed at buyers of legal services.

Mark Pelopida, Managing Partner, said of the rankings, “This has been a fantastic year for the firm and I am delighted to see so many of our departments and lawyers recognised in this latest edition of the directory.  It is a true reflection of the achievements of the many talented legal professionals across our practice.”

Notes to Editors

  1. Machins Solicitors LLP with offices in Luton and Berkhamsted provides specialist advice and assistance both for businesses and individuals
  2. For further information, please contact Abi Palmer, Marketing Manager on 01582 514362 or [email protected]

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