Shelley is a solicitor in the Private Family Law Team.
Qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 after having qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2000.
Shelley joined Machins in 1991 as a secretary and then decided to take the steps to become a solicitor. She completed her training after working solely in the Family department.
She has particular expertise in dealing with all aspects of financial matters that need resolving within the divorce proceedings as well as experience in pre-nuptial agreements.
“I am good at helping clients understand the process and being honest and upfront about the likely outcome of a case. I get a great deal of satisfaction in helping them resolve any family issues with the least amount of fuss and as quickly and efficiently as possible, whilst achieving the best possible outcome.”
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