Joe is an associate solicitor in the Family Law team
Joe is an associate solicitor having qualified in 2020. He rejoined Machins Solicitors in June 2022 after working for one of London’s leading family teams. Joe trained at Machins and spent 75% of his training with the Family Team.
Joe has over seven years’ experience advising clients on all areas of family law including high net worth individuals, same sex couples, international matters and has worked alongside leading counsel. He has successfully challenged an appeal application and is a confident advocate. Joe thrives on achieving great results, loves being busy and gains the trust & confidence of his clients from day one.
Joe is also involved with Pro Bono work and has acted as a Legal Advisor to the local Citizens Advice Bureau.
Joe graduated with a Law degree from Bournemouth University and completed his Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in London where he also received his Master’s in Law. Before originally joining Machins in 2017, Joe previously gained experience in other areas of law including corporate law which is invaluable when dealing with complex company structures and commercial arrangements found within family law cases.
Joe is a member of Resolution.
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