
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.
Holly is a senior associate solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Team.
Holly joined Machins as a trainee in 2016, qualified as a solicitor in 2018 and was promoted to Associate in 2022. Since qualification, Holly has continued to provide an exceptional level of client care whilst displaying a detailed knowledge of law, especially in property disputes.
She has quickly established a reputation for her attention to detail and dedication to building strong relationships with clients. Holly thrives on working closely with clients to deliver the best possible outcome and has a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes.
Holly deals with all aspects of dispute resolution. In recent years she has worked on cases involving emergency injunctions, complex boundary disputes, a substantial structural defect claim in a luxurious multi-million pound dwelling, and a property dispute involving lucrative land worth more than £10m.
In addition to her legal work, Holly founded the Machins Business Mixer networking group and co-leads the Machins Generation20 initiative, a networking group aimed at connecting junior and up-and-coming professionals within the local community. She also assists with the firm’s trainee solicitor recruitment process.
Holly has been listed as a ‘Rising Star’ in the 2024 edition of the Legal 500.
Amelia Chivers and Bradley Ramsay have qualified as solicitors at Machins, marking a key milestone in their careers and strengthening our legal teams.
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The Government has announced changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill to protect vulnerable residents and improve the safety of homes for tenants. It has tabled amendments to make it illegal for landlords and agents to have blanket bans on renting to people who receive benefits or who have children – ensuring families aren’t discriminated against
There has been a surge in the number of renters seeking assistance with no-fault evictions, suggesting that landlords are rushing to move people out before new legislation comes into effect. According to Citizens Advice, nearly 2,000 individuals sought help with section 21 evictions in May, the highest number recorded in a single month and a