Machins Solicitors LLP

The Firm

Established in 1920, Machins Solicitors is a leading full-service law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to businesses, organisations and private individuals. Celebrating over a century of service, the firm combines long-standing heritage with a modern, commercial approach, providing practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to clients' objectives.

With offices in Luton and Berkhamsted, Machins serves clients throughout Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, the Thames Valley, London and internationally. The firm is recognised for its technical expertise, responsive service and strong client relationships, acting for owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large corporations, property developers, high-net-worth individuals and families.

The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services across corporate and commercial law, commercial property, employment, dispute resolution, family law and private client matters. Clients benefit from a collaborative approach and access to a network of trusted professionals, including barristers, accountants, financial advisers, mediators and business valuation experts.

Key Areas of Expertise

Corporate & Commercial

Machins advises businesses at every stage of their lifecycle, from start-ups and owner-managed enterprises to established national and international organisations. The team handles mergers and acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, commercial contracts, corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters. Its commercial approach and sector knowledge enable clients to make informed strategic decisions.

Commercial Property

The commercial property team acts for developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders and business owners on a broad range of transactions. Expertise includes acquisitions and disposals, development projects, secured lending, portfolio management, landlord and tenant matters, lease renewals, enfranchisement, agricultural property and property-related disputes. The team is known for practical advice, efficiency and strong transactional experience.

Employment

The employment team advises employers and senior executives on contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Areas of expertise include Employment Tribunal litigation, discrimination claims, TUPE, restrictive covenants, senior executive exits, workplace investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancies and business restructuring. The practice is particularly recognised for its experience in complex disability discrimination and multi-jurisdictional employment issues.

Private Client

Machins provides comprehensive private client services to high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners. The team advises on wills, trusts, estate administration, probate, contested estates, inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, deputyships and cross-border succession matters. Clients value the team's tailored advice and long-term approach to wealth preservation and succession planning.

Family Law

The family team advises on divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation agreements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, children matters, mediation and collaborative law. The practice has particular experience acting for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals with complex financial arrangements. The public law team also provides representation in children proceedings, special guardianship and adoption matters, supported by its Legal Aid contract.

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The dispute resolution team is recognised for handling complex commercial disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, insolvency matters, property litigation, contractual claims and business disputes. Known for strategic, commercially focused advice, the team represents clients in court proceedings, mediation and alternative dispute resolution, helping businesses and individuals achieve effective outcomes while minimising risk and disruption.