Holly Baker
Machins Solicitors LLPNeil O’Callaghan heads the dispute resolution team at Machins Solicitors LLP. The team handles a variety of landlord and tenant disputes, which ranges from disrepair and nuisance claims to rent arrears and other breaches of tenancy. Based in Luton, the ‘incredibly hardworking’ Holly Baker has experience in injunction proceedings, neighbour disputes, and TOLATA claims. Specialising in contentious trusts and probate matters, Benedict Smith is another prominent member of the team.
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‘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.'
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Neil O’Callaghan