Jonathan is a solicitor in our Private Client Team.
After completing his training contract in a Hertfordshire firm, Jonathan specialised in private client work. He subsequently worked in a Milton Keynes-based firm where he became a partner, before joining the private client team at Machins.
Jonathan has developed strong experience in all aspects of non-contentious private client work. He endeavours to ease clients through complex issues and enjoys helping individuals, their families, trustees and business owners to manage and protect their financial assets.
Jonathan has a wealth of experience and training that helps put people at ease when dealing with complex, life-changing issues. He is particularly committed to protecting the interests of elderly and vulnerable clients and is a Fully Accredited Member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, a specialist group of lawyers who support and make a difference to older and vulnerable people. Jonathan is also a Dementia Friend, recognising the need to raise awareness and support those affected by dementia.
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Machins Solicitors has demonstrated once again its ability to deliver to its clients, maintaining its position as a top-tier firm for family law for the sixth consecutive year. We are also proud to announce that our multi-faceted practice has been recommended in a further seven practice areas in The Legal 500 2025 edition.
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The Law Society has warned that a move to electronic wills could lead to an increase in fraud. It says more research is needed before they are introduced. The concern was raised in the Society’s response to the Law Commission’s consultation on wills reform. The commission is consulting on the issue of electronic wills due
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