Legal 500 Recognises Machins Expertise Across the Firm
Machins Solicitors continues to set the standard for legal excellence, securing its place as a leading firm in family law for the seventh year running in The Legal 500 2026 rankings.
Jennifer Browne
Family, Children & Separation
Associate Solicitor, Public Family Law Team
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Testimonials
I just wanted to say I appreciate everything you’ve done for me and the way you have listened, understood and stood up for me and fought for my feelings and wishes. You’re amazing and I’m very pleased that I have met you.
You supported and guided…through it all incredibly well. A Roll Royce Service.
Jennifer was very professional and empathetic at the same time. She took her time to explain all the processes of court.
Jennifer Browne is a lovely lady and very good at her job
I can’t thank you enough for getting me through this! Saving my children. And for that, I will be eternally grateful.
In my practice as a CAFCASS Guardian I first encountered Jen being proficient for another client and decided I needed to have her on the side of children I was advocating for. I trust Jen to pick up on all the details and to always go the extra mile in representing the best interests of her clients – she is a wonderful advocate and a nice human being.
I find Jennifer Browne to be highly efficient, organised and communicated effectively with me at all times. I was highly informed throughout the process and regularly updated. I have no suggestions on how services may be improved as my experience was outstanding.
Straight forward, no nonsense, professional yet friendly, with kindness and understanding from Jennifer Browne, throughout all correspondence and calls. We always felt fully aware and understood every facet of the proceedings.
I just wanted to say i appreciate everything you’ve done for me and the way you have listened, understood and stood up for me and fought for my feelings and wishes. you’re amazing and i’m very pleased that i have met you.
About Jennifer
Jennifer is an associate solicitor in the Family Law Team in Luton. Prior to being a childcare solicitor, she was a Duty Solicitor regularly attending the police stations for all types of criminal offences. Jennifer was a presenter for the nursing and midwifery council and an independent legal advisor for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
She has represented parents, extended family members, children’s guardians and children in care proceedings. Jennifer has a particular interest in the variances and similarities in parenting across different cultures and examining whether the local authority is culturally sensitive and insightful to the differences to provide a balanced overview in assessments and implementation of bespoke professional support.
Jennifer also has expertise representing children, young people and parents in complex issues such as non accidental injuries.
Jennifer always gives her best to her clients and is very supportive. She is passionate about her work, no nonsense approach but down to earth and personable.
Memberships and accolades
- Member, The Association of Lawyers for Children
- Member, The Law Society, Children’s Law Accreditation
- Jennifer was awarded Family Law Case of the Year at the Family Law Awards 2024.
Reported cases
Notable cases with Machins Solicitors:
- Re C (A Child) (Adoption by Foster Carers) [2024] EWFC 87 – The case centred around private agency adoption and what contact, if any, there should be with C if an adoption order were made, pursuant to the 2004 Act. The Court decided adoption was necessary and proportionate and that post-adoption contact was not in the best interests of the child due to her acute medical condition. Further details can be found here.
- K (Children) (Powers of the Family Court) [2024] EWCA Civ 2 (11 January 2024) – The Court of Appeal confirmed the wide and flexible powers of the Family Court. The President has provided a timely and important reminder that any judge or magistrates to whom a case has been allocated may make incidental and supplemental orders. Further details can be found here.
Specialist practice areas
- Discharge of care orders
- Revocation of placement orders
- Deprivation of liberty orders
- Domestic abuse
- Physical chastisement
- FDAC proceedings
- Chronic neglect
- Special guardianship orders
- Secure accommodation orders
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