Holly is a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Team.
Holly joined Machins 2016 and qualified as a solicitor in 2018. She quickly established a reputation for her attention to detail and dedication to building strong relationships with clients.
She studied law at the University of Leicester and completed her Legal Practice Course in Cambridge achieving a distinction.
Since qualification Holly has continued to provide an exceptional level of client care whilst displaying a detailed knowledge of law, especially in commercial and property disputes.
Holly deals with all aspects of dispute resolution and has recently worked on cases involving emergency High Court injunctions, complex cohabitation disputes, substantial claims concerning defective products in the oil and gas industry, disputes as to parties’ identities and disputes concerning share purchase agreements.
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