Holly is a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Team.
Holly joined Machins as a trainee in 2016 and qualified as a solicitor in 2018. Since qualifying as a solicitor, Holly has continued to provide an exceptional level of client care whilst displaying a detailed knowledge of law, especially in commercial and 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.
Holly deals with all aspects of dispute resolution. She has recently worked on cases involving emergency High Court injunctions, complex cohabitation and neighbour disputes, a substantial structural defect claim in a luxurious multi-million pound dwelling, and a business dispute involving the share sale of a family business worth in excess of £1.5m.
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.
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