Machins Solicitors LLP > Luton, England > Firm Profile

‘Sadie Glover is fantastic and outshines the competition. She is extremely hard working and is always excellent with clients, who really feel they have a titan on their side. Sadie’s cases are always thoroughly prepared and her clients receive her insightful advice at an early stage which properly prepares them for the litigation to come. I cannot recommend Sadie enough.’

‘Sarah Ashby is thorough, detailed and incredibly easy to work with. A real star.’

‘Richard Phillips is a great solicitor. Very much a “safe pair of hands”. Hard working, reliable, good judgment, always tries to settle cases where possible. Has an enormous amount of experience which feeds into his case preparation and advice.’

‘Sometimes people living in the Home Counties feel they need to head to London to get top quality family law advice, but Machins in a firm which proves that is simply not true. They are more than a match for the London lawyers in all but the most complex and highest value cases.’

‘Kathryn Ainsworth is an excellent family lawyer. She gets under the skin of a case right at the outset and her tactical planning towards the desired result is unerringly right on the mark.’

‘Kathryn Ainsworth is quite simply one of the best solicitors in the business. An amazing tactician who has clients eating out of her hands.’

‘Machins is at the top of its field for public, family law. They are careful with clients, listen to their needs and deliver easy and timely paperwork. The associates are all hard-working, friendly and knowledgeable.’

‘Joe Colley is a stand-out associate. He works tirelessly and diligently for his clients. He has a thoughtful and measured approach and his cases are meticulously prepared. He quickly gains the trust of his clients and offers robust, pragmatic and strategic advice to cut through the issues and ensure his clients achieve the best possible outcome.’

‘The practice has been nothing but supportive throughout my situation. I feel at ease when speaking with my solicitor and confident that I am putting my trust in the right people.’

‘The team at Machins is friendly and approachable. Combined they have a wealth of knowledge and experience.’

‘In terms of what makes the firm unique, having Neil O’Callaghan means that clients can get the same quality of service as they might expect from a specialist City firm, without paying City prices.’

‘Neil O’Callaghan is an excellent and knowledgeable lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He is a specialist in this area and a real asset to the firm. I wish to take this opportunity to thank those involved in my case for their wisdom and professional guidance throughout my case period.’

‘The Machins team has supported our businesses with legal support for nearly 10 years. They have always provided strong and dedicated team members who are diligent and well versed in their particular areas of specialism. They have a range of practitioners who have assisted us with general business, property and asset purchase as well as a full acquisition. The billing has been transparent and fair and the inclusion of online platforms such as Microsoft Teams has enabled quick and easy communication.’

‘When a subject or point of law requires layman explanation this has always been provided in a way that comprehension is achieved as efficiently as possible.’

‘There has never been a pushy culture of sales, services are offered without obligation and fee estimates have been accurate. Pro bono elements have been included in some cases to ensure parity with the estimates allowing a long term partnership to develop in line with our business growth.’

‘Machins benefits both from being partner-led whilst maintaining strength across all fee-earners. Knowledgeable and responsive, it is a pleasure to work with Machins.’

‘Neil O’Callaghan is an excellent solicitor with a great command of the relevant legal framework and the facts of this case. During a conference with the client, Neil was very helpful in bridging the complex legal advice given and the commercial objectives of the client.’

‘What makes Machins a pleasure to work with is the fact that they all respond promptly and efficiently to our requests for help – which in a busy environment is so essential to us moving our business forward. They appreciate that time is money and therefore getting to speak to someone with the appropriate team promptly is important to us.’

‘I deal with Jackie Cuneen. she looks at things differently and with clarity. She clearly knows her stuff.’

‘David Rushmere is the best legal best professional I’ve worked with and is now our preferred and only choice for employment law advice. Not only a subject matter expert in his field, he is an adept and empathetic communicator.’

‘David Rushmere is unlike any previous employment specialist with whom we have worked previously. He made himself available to support and advise us through a particularly difficult procedure. We often exchanged emails and messages late into the evening and even at weekends prior to formal meetings scheduled for early the following week. His no nonsense, common sense approach was very welcome.’

‘Jackie Cuneen and David Rushmere work closely with our business and have an understanding of us which give us a shorthand for problem resolution. Pragmatic, and commercially adept, the advice provided is sound and timely with cover between the partners during leave for continuity.’

‘David Rushmere has helped our business over a number of years with various commercial law requirements. David will always give you the full picture of any scenario and provide you with his honest advice. No matter what the issue, he will always accommodate your needs. ’

‘Machins Solicitors stands out due to its exceptional blend of deep legal expertise, personalised client engagement, and innovative approaches to problem-solving. The firm’s ability to cover a broad spectrum of legal areas through a team of specialised professionals ensures that every client receives comprehensive and adept support tailored to their unique challenges.

‘The depth of expertise across the team is complemented by a genuine passion for law and client success. For instance, David Rushmere exemplifies this with his unparalleled knowledge in employment law, combined with a proactive approach to client counselling, making him a trusted advisor. David Rushmere is bringing fresh perspectives to complex legal issues with his innovative problem-solving skills. His work on my case demonstrated not just legal acumen but a creative approach that led to a good outcome. ’

‘Nicki Denton-Masih handled probate for my late mother. Nicki was personable, straight talking, easy to understand, thorough and extremely efficient. Handling of the finances and administration after a loved one has died is time consuming and often slow, you need a lawyer to expedite the process, not slow it down. It was fantastic to work with Nicki who was easy to get hold of, always responded quickly and did what she said she would do.’

‘We have interacted with two different Machins Offices, in Berkhamsted and Luton. Although our needs were completely different for each Office they obviously communicated well with each other and knew each others capabilities and particular strengths. This provided an all-encompassing feeling of security in our dealings with them.’

‘Very friendly and personal service but still very professional. ’

‘We instructed Radha Chauhan to deal with a probate matter. Radha came across as a bright and perceptive lawyer with a pleasant personality and easy to discuss things with. Radha sincerely cares about what we want and achieved it in a commendable way. It is obvious she is keen to give an excellent service, and not just confined to the subject of instruction, as evidenced by her laudable personal qualities. We are very pleased to have met Radha and would recommend her wholeheartedly.

‘Very professional, always return calls and very prompt in providing information.’

‘Nigel has been a great help in dealing with the work he engaged us to undertake and very professional and helpful. ’

‘Holly Baker is courteous, professional, and skilled at handling very difficult clients.’

‘The quality of legal analysis and service is remarkable. It punches well above its weight.’

‘Janice Young is a seasoned pro and a formidable solicitor.’

‘Holly Baker is incredibly hard working, and she works well as part of a team with counsel.’

‘Janice Young is a first-class property specialist who has handled many complex cases extremely well.’

‘They are quite an exceptional team. Their consistency is impressive.’

‘Machins is a forward-thinking legal firm. The property litigation team consists of problem solvers, who come up with sensible solutions.’

‘Janice Young and Holly Baker are standout lawyers. Their commitment to client care is second to none. They are approachable, diligent, knowledgeable, and more than capable at dealing with problems in their field of expertise.’ 

‘I think Machins’ client-driven, commercially-minded and pragmatic offering stands out. They are particularly good at communicating with clients, and provide reasoned and practicable advice.’

‘Benedict Smith is a standout lawyer whose eye for technical detail makes him a valuable member of the legal team in particularly challenging matters. When Benedict is involved, I am always confident that the case has been thoroughly prepared and ready for argument in Court.’

‘Individuals at Machins are very personable. They take the time to get to know you, the problem and make a range of solutions for suggestions. I never felt pushed into doing anything or responding in a certain way. There was always a range of options.’

‘The practice has been nothing but supportive throughout my situation. I feel at ease when speaking with my solicitor and confident that I am putting my trust in the right people.’

‘Benedict Smith is incredibly informative and honest.’

‘I value this practice for its expert, personalized services and efficient use of technology.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional commitment and expertise. Their innovative approach and dedication to understanding client needs sets them apart from competitors. I particularly value their transparency, efficiency, and the ability to provide clear, actionable advice.’

‘I highly recommend this legal team for their exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment. Their thorough understanding of the law, attention to detail, and effective communication made my experience outstanding. Billing is transparent and their professionalism and honesty was admirabl . Grateful for their excellent service!’

‘I am extremely pleased with the services provided by my solicitor Simeon Clipstone and his team. Their professionalism, prompt communication, and expertise significantly eased the legal process for me which was protracted over 12 months or so. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking reliable legal support in relevant areas. ’

‘When working with a law firm, the quality of advice and paperwork is paramount. At Machines they do this, but with an exceptional level of attention to detail, and timeliness at the same time as collaborating in a friendly and professional way.’

‘Their ability to respond quickly to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, quality and subject knowledge is the best I have found. They are able to offer experience and advice through tricky and often complex dealings.’

‘Andrew Devereux has a vast knowledge of land transfers, leases and land and property queries. He understands the most complex issues and always provides an excellent standard of service. He familiarises himself with the local area which gives him a greater understanding of matters.’

‘They dealt with our sale of a complex property with professionalism and keeping us completely informed about how the sale was progressing. The sale was very stressful for us due to the buyer and his solicitor delaying the sale. During this time our solicitor was able to give us useful advice on how to proceed. During the sale we were always given an alternative contact number if for any reason our solicitor was unavailable.’

‘Whatever the matter is, I feel that as client I can raise things with both the solicitor or trainee dealing with it but also feel confident that one of the partners is also being kept informed and will respond if contacted directly.’

‘Have been dealing with Simeon Clipstone for many years and he always responds to matters with a very prompt turnround so it feels that your business is wanted and also that the issue in hand is getting thorough review and response.’