Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley
What the Team is Known For
Machins Solicitors is able to call on experience in both public and private family law, often handling sensitive children matters that include applications for non-molestation orders, care orders and Child Arrangements Orders. The team offers particular experience in advising on post-divorce financial remedy proceedings, including matters involving property, business or inheritance aspects. The firm has office locations in Berkhamsted and Luton.
Strengths
"Machins Solicitors were easy to contact and they provided good advice. They were friendly, professional and hard-working."
"Machins Solicitors are all incredibly dedicated to child and family work, with real attention to detail and empathetic and professional staff."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Phillips assists clients with high-value, contentious matrimonial finance cases, as well as handling complex child arrangements orders. He often acts as a mediator.
Kathryn Ainsworth leads the family law team at Machins Solicitors. She is recommended for her handling of financial disputes involving complex property and business assets, and also advises on Child Arrangements Orders. "Kathryn was highly organised and laser-focused on the important issues in the case." "Kathryn Ainsworth has great judgement and holds the client's hand but at the same time doesn't give them false hope."
Sarah Ashby undertakes complex and sensitive matters involving children, with notable experience working on Child Arrangements and Prohibited Steps Orders. "Sarah is very efficient in dealing with all of her cases and is an excellent advocate. She sees the wood for the trees in cases and gives incredibly robust advice to clients." "Sarah Ashby is a very talented lawyer who has vast knowledge of the area. She is approachable, friendly and professional."
