Introducing Our Newly Qualified Solicitors
Amelia Chivers and Bradley Ramsay have qualified as solicitors at Machins, marking a key milestone in their careers and strengthening our legal teams.
News & Insights
Read our latest articles, news briefs and legal updates across all our different services.
How Family Support Helps First-Time Buyers in the UK
With over half of first-time buyers in the UK now relying on family support, the “Bank of Mum and Dad” is playing a crucial role in helping young homeowners get on the property ladder. This article explores the financial trends, regional challenges, and legal considerations shaping family support for first-time home buyers.
Common Law Marriage Myth: Know Your Rights
Many couples believe living together creates a “common law marriage” with legal rights — but this is a myth. Learn what cohabiting partners in the UK need to know.
The Importance of Making a Will: Lessons from Liam Payne’s Estate
Pop star Liam Payne’s untimely death without a Will left a £24 million estate subject to intestacy laws. This high-profile case highlights the risks of not planning ahead. Learn how making a Will can protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are respected.
UK Business Insolvency Trends 2025: More Companies Struggling Amid Rising Costs
In April 2025, UK corporate insolvencies rose by 2.9% month-on-month, highlighting the growing pressure on businesses amid rising costs, policy shifts, and global trade tensions. This article explores the latest data, expert commentary, and the broader economic context affecting business resilience.
Disclosure Letter Misrepresentation Claim to Proceed to Trial
A High Court ruling confirms that statements in a draft disclosure letter during a corporate sale may support a fraudulent misrepresentation claim, allowing the case to proceed to trial.
Spousal Maintenance: Not an Automatic Right
Spousal maintenance is often misunderstood. This article explains why it’s not automatically awarded in divorce, debunks common myths, and outlines what courts consider when deciding whether support is appropriate.
Mortgage Rates Fall Amid Economic Uncertainty: Impact of US Trade Tariffs
UK mortgage lenders are cutting rates in response to expected Bank of England interest rate reductions, driven by global economic uncertainty and US trade tariffs.
How Mortgage Lenders Are Easing Restrictions to Help More First-Time Buyers in 2025
In 2025, UK mortgage lenders are easing rules to help first-time buyers. With lower deposits, relaxed affordability checks, and falling interest rates, homeownership is becoming more achievable.
Machins Partner Breaks World Record at London Marathon for Pancreatic Cancer UK
We are proud to announce that family law partner, Paul Owen, alongside nine friends from his local running club, has smashed a Guinness World Record during the London Marathon – all in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK.