England - South East • Dispute resolution
Machins Solicitors LLP
The ‘thorough, outcome focused and highly skilled’ team at Machins Solicitors LLP advises a variety of clients, including SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and start-ups. Neil O’Callaghan heads up the Luton-based practice, and has longstanding experience in handling shareholder and insolvency disputes, using his ‘great tactical and legal instincts’ to advise directors and shareholders. Associate Holly Baker exhibits ‘outstanding attention to detail’ when assisting with commercial and property disputes, while associate Benedict Smith is particularly adept at advising clients on contentious probate issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has a strong litigation offering, which offers specialist advice. They are a thorough, outcome focused, highly skilled team, with a pragmatic approach to achieving results for their clients.’
‘Holly Baker has a strong practice covering commercial, and property litigation as well as some insolvency. I trust Holly to do a good job, be a commercial thinker and get the best outcome for clients. She operates at a level beyond her PQE. Holly has outstanding attention to detail, and is highly engaged, responsive and pro-active. She goes the extra mile for her clients, understands their requirements, and finds solutions.’
- 'Holly Baker stands out, her promptness, attention to detail, thoroughness, and foresight mean she provides her clients with an excellent service. Holly deals with difficult mediation cases and is meticulous in her work. She is always measured with her advice, I would not hesitate to recommend her as an effective solicitor to anyone contemplating litigation.’
‘Neil O'Callaghan has great tactical and legal instincts, and is thorough and focused on getting the outcomes his clients want and need.'
'The team is approachable and empathetic. They listen and base their advice on practicable solutions.'
'Great collaboration between members with extensive knowledge.’
‘I strongly recommend Machins, their preparation in litigation and their multi-disciplinary knowledge has ensured that I can leave the legal aspect to one side.'
‘Their understanding of cases, in particular, Benedict Smith and his support, both legal and emotional. Understanding my needs, appointing only the necessary external advice.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neil O’Callaghan