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.
This week is Good Divorce Week, an annual campaign initiative by Resolution, a national organisation of family justice professionals who aim to work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. Resolution has over 6,500 professional members The initiative’s purpose is to promote a practical and constructive approach to family problems and
Machins Solicitors has achieved seven practice area recommendations in the latest edition of Legal 500 UK including one Top Tier ranking in the area of family law for the third year running. Among the areas of expertise in which the firm is regarded includes corporate and commercial, employment and family as well as dispute resolution,
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