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.
Ciara James
Family, Children & Separation
Trainee Solicitor, Private Family Team
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About Ciara
Ciara joined Machins in July 2024 as a Paralegal and is currently a Trainee Solicitor in her third seat with the Private Family team, having completed her first seat in Private Family and second seat in Company Commercial. She returned to the Private Family team in July 2026 to continue developing her expertise in this area.
Ciara graduated from the University of Reading in 2023 with a first class Law degree. During the final year of her degree, Ciara was awarded the School of Law Prize for best performance in Company Law.
Ciara completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, in June 2024, achieving a distinction.
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