Press Release 10 February 2023 Kathryn Ainsworth appointed Managing Partner of Machins Solicitors Following the sudden and tragic death of Managing Partner, Mark Pelopida, Machins Solicitors has appointed Kathryn Ainsworth to take over the role of Managing Partner going forward. Mark died unexpectedly after a short illness on Friday 2nd December 2022. At the time
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Press Release – Monday 5th December 2022 It is with great sadness that Machins Solicitors announces the death of its Managing Partner, Mark Pelopida. Mark died unexpectedly after a short illness on Friday 2nd December 2022. He was 57 years old. For the immediate future, Kathryn Ainsworth will assume the role of Managing Partner. Kathryn
Machins Solicitors has achieved seven practice area recommendations in the latest edition of Legal 500 as well as one Top Tier ranking in the area of family law for the fourth year running. Among the areas of expertise in which the firm is regarded includes corporate and commercial, employment and family as well as commercial
International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on 8th March to recognise the achievements of women with its focus on women’s rights, gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. This year’s campaign #BreaktheBias focuses on a gender equal world[1] .The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919[2] paved the way for women
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” — Gary Snyder “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”—John Burroughs Mental health awareness week runs from 10th– 16th of May. This year, the theme for the week is ‘Nature’. Across the country, people will be
My training contract was due to start on the 1st July 2020, and thankfully unlike many other firms, Machins did not postpone my start date because of COVID-19. I started my first seat, in the Private Family department in the Berkhamsted office, when the effects of the pandemic were lessened and ‘Rishies Dishes’ were all
My Training Contract began on the 1st July 2020 during the height of the covid-19 pandemic so I guess my experience differs somewhat to previous Trainees, but nonetheless I have done my best to adapt to a socially distanced/remote working Training Contract. 7:15am: My alarm goes off. As I am currently working from home, I
Starting as a trainee can sometimes be daunting. Our trainee solicitors have put together 10 top tips to help you along the way. Prioritise effectively. Usually, you should prioritise your direct supervisor’s work before the work of other members of the department. Sometimes this may mean speaking to the Partner you work for about your
I remember grappling with this question in my third year of university when I was knee-deep in training contract research and applications. Was I better suited to a regional firm or a city firm? Would I still have exposure to big corporate transactions or litigation at a regional firm? Would I be working in a