In order to maintain the safety of those working in the courts including judges, lawyers and other court users, it has been decided that the courts and tribunals will be merged into fewer buildings. It is confirmed that a network of 157 ‘priority’ court and tribunal buildings will remain open for ‘essential face-to-face hearings’ and
The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused significant problems for our Court system. Her Majesty’s Court & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) last week published guidance on how the courts and tribunals will operate during this difficult period. The Lord Chief Justice has encouraged the use of telephone and video technology to hold remote hearings where possible. The
Staff from the Berkhamsted office joined their colleagues in Luton, bedding down in the grounds of their car park, to raise funds for DENS and experience what it might be like to be homeless. The team have so far raised over £3,895, 159% over their original target. Machins Partner, Paul Owen, from Berkhamsted says “There
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mandip Bhachu as a Partner into our expanding family and matrimonial law practice. Mandip, who has joined the firm’s Luton office, brings with her a wealth of expertise in all aspects of family law with particular focus on divorce, high net worth and complex financial and children
Local law firm, Machins Solicitors LLP has achieved eight practice area recommendations in the latest edition of Legal 500 UK including one top-tier firm recommendation in the area of family law; a first for the firm. Among the areas of expertise in which the firm is regarded includes corporate and commercial, employment and family as
Press Release – 31st January 2019 With legal aid drastically cut back, Machins Solicitors is delighted to be supporting a national, not-for-profit social enterprise working to provide accessible support to families through the difficulties of separation and divorce. Paul Owen, Kathryn Ainsworth and Joe Colley are delighted to have contributed to 101 Questions Answered About
PRESS RELEASE – Thursday 3rd January 2019 Hertfordshire law firm confirms office rename Sumner and Tabor, one of Berkhamsted’s most established solicitors firms, will be operating under a new name, Machins Solicitors LLP from January 2019. The merger with Machins Solicitors LLP took place over six years ago but the Sumner and Tabor trading name
PRESS RELEASE Bedfordshire law firm confirms new office relocation from 2nd January 2019 Machins Solicitors LLP, one of Luton’s most established law firms, has moved from its Victoria Street office, to new offices on Dunstable Road, Luton. The relocation is a result of continued growth over recent years increasing the staff based at the current
Press release – Wednesday 11th October 2017 Hertfordshire law firm recognised in Legal 500 2017 rankings Local law firm, Machins Solicitors LLP has achieved 17 lawyer recommendations in the latest edition of Legal 500 UK, while the firm is ranked in eight different practice areas. Among the areas of law in which the firm is
The Queen’s Speech announcing the government’s plans for the coming two years was dominated with Brexit as was widely expected. Eight of the 27 new bills were related in some way to our future relationship with the European Union and the rest of the world. The impact on business will largely depend on the outcome