Top-Tier Recognition for Machins in Legal 500 2026
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. This year’s results also highlight the firm’s growing strength across a broad range of disciplines, with recognition in six additional practice areas.
Our recommended services in this year’s edition included corporate and commercial, commercial litigation, employment, private client, property litigation and commercial property.
Kathryn Ainsworth, Managing Partner and Head of our Private Family team, has been recorded once again in the ‘Hall of Fame’ list, while Neil O’Callaghan (Dispute Resolution) Sarah Ashby (Public Family Law) and Jackie Cuneen (Employment) have all been named as ‘Leading Partners’. David Rushmere (Employment) and Nicki Denton-Masih (Private Client), have been recognised in the ‘Next Generation Partner’ category receiving significant recognition from both their clients and peers.
Holly Baker from the Dispute Resolution team has been listed as a ‘Leading Associate’ and ‘one to watch’.
A total of 25 Machins lawyers are mentioned by name in Legal 500 UK commentary as ‘Key Lawyers’ for their standout contribution to their respective practice areas.
These results and testimonials reinforce the position of Machins as a leading multi-practice law firm across the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire region.
“The team at Machins have been very professional at all times I have needed their service. I have used multiple areas of this practice, and each experience has fulfilled my needs and left me feeling satisfied with the interactions I have had with individual members. One of Machins’ key qualities is their efficient and effective communication, which means that the team are able to complete any services quickly and to their best ability.“
Client testimonial collated by Legal 500 2026
“I have relied on Machins for many years, from ‘simple’ conveyance, emotional separations and financial services such as my will and a bereavement. The team are approachable and friendly, always willing to treat me as a person who matters.”
Client testimonial collated by Legal 500 2026
“The individuals I worked with at Machins Solicitors LLP truly stood out due to their exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome“
Client testimonial collated by Legal 500 2026
These results highlight the breadth of expertise across our teams and reflect the continued support of our clients and peers. We’re pleased to see individual recognition for so many of our lawyers and remain committed to providing high-quality legal services across all areas of our practice. We’re grateful for the trust placed in us and proud to be acknowledged once again in The Legal 500.
Legal 500 UK is an independent directory of the leading law firms in the country, aimed at buyers of legal services. To view the full rankings and further commentary and testimonials for Machins Solicitors, please visit the Legal 500 website.
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