Emily Welch
Dispute Resolution
Solicitor, Dispute Resolution Team
Contact Information
About Emily
Emily studied LLB (Hons) Law at Bournemouth University before completing the LPC LLM at The University of Law. She undertook her training contract at a top 100 UK law firm and qualified as a solicitor in September 2024, joining Machins Solicitors in November 2025.
Emily specialises in contentious probate and has experience advising clients on a wide range of disputes. She is committed to navigating complex matters with a pragmatic, client-focused approach, balancing legal strategy with cost proportionality and other considerations.
Memberships
Member, ConTrA (the Contentious Trusts Association)
Specialist practice areas
- Will validity challenges
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Executor and trustee disputes
- Claims for equitable relief under proprietary estoppel, constructive trusts and resulting trusts