Machins Solicitors LLP‘s team acts on the full spectrum of employment issues. Jackie Cuneen focuses on advising TMT sector clients on collective redundancies, business acquisitions and sales, and TUPE transfers; she heads the practice with David Rushmere, who has significant expertise in employment tribunal proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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. ’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jackie Cuneen, David Rushmere