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.
Trainee Solicitor, Private Client Team
Priya joined Machins in September 2023 as a Paralegal in the Residential Conveyancing department and is currently a Trainee Solicitor in her third seat within the Private Client team. She has undertaken her first two seats in Employment and Commercial Property, gaining experience in the firm’s business services departments before moving into individual client services.
Priya studied her LLB at the University of Hertfordshire and went on to complete the Legal Practice Course and Masters in Law at the University of Law. She previously worked at the University of Hertfordshire as a Digital Skills Developer helping students and staff improve their digital skills.
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.
Changing careers is not uncommon but making that change later in life can feel especially daunting. This blog explores Trainee Solicitor Priya Mahey’s journey and what she learned along the way.