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How Machins Solicitors LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 89%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Machins Solicitors LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Machins Solicitors LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 40%
About Right 60%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 89%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Machins Solicitors LLP and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Machins Solicitors LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 89%
No 11%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 89%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Machins Solicitors LLP and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Machins Solicitors LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 89%
No 11%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Machins Solicitors LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.5/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    147
  • Very Good

    7
  • Average

    5
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    18

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Jon

Matter Type:

Constructive/Unfair Dismissal

Jon

September 11, 2023

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World class service

The service I received from Phillip and his team was exceptional. Supportive, friendly, balanced advice, great communication and very efficient are just a few words I’d use. At a difficult time Phillip and the team made it easy and stress free for me.

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Steven

Matter Type:

Employment Law

Steven

September 06, 2023

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Redundancy settlement

Philip Bain provided first class service, empathetic, and guided me through everything with knowledge and clear explanations. He was responsive and we completed the process together with ease. Thanks again Phil.

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h

May 15, 2023

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Not like it used to be

They seemed to be more interested in my ID, time and time again, rather than my reason for being there. This is not the old fashioned friendly family lawyer type of business but more of a large business focused on profit and expansion. Even though I gave permission, there was no communication between their various departments. To be fair I don't know if it is allowed due to confidentiality..

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Sonia

Matter Type:

Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews

Sonia

March 25, 2023

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Terrible service

We used Machins for an immigration matter. The lawyer lacked knowledge in his own field and we ended up paying over £5000 for an incomplete job. They then served us papers and refused to let us settle. I will never use them again.

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Darren

Darren

October 28, 2022

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Simply the best

Philip and Ramiya are amazing - quick reliable and wealth of knowledge.

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B

Matter Type:

Discrimination at Work

B

September 16, 2022

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Excellent Service

I have used this soliciters several times for other non dispute related reasons. I have always had a good experience with them, and had high hopes. I had a wonderful and friendly legal team, who helped me secure a positive outcome. 10/10 would recommend to all.

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Vlair

Vlair

June 07, 2022

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Five star servuce

I had no experience with Employment Law Philip Baines patiently explained snd guided me through all my needs superb service all the way to the the lovely lady on reception would thoroughly recommend top class

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Elena

Elena

May 30, 2022

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Employment Advice

I worked with Philip Bain and David Rushmere from Machins Solicitors. The service was fantastic, smooth, I felt listened to and all my queries were responded on time and without any delays. I would recommend Machins Solicitors to anyone who needs an employment advice. Thank you.

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John

John

October 21, 2021

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Easy to work with

Everything explained so that i understood. No question to silly to answer. Kept me updated at all times. Felt totaly supported .

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Christopher

Christopher

March 19, 2020

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Absolutely brilliant

A very good and straight forward firm which tell you as it is. My case was complex in the extreme and I genuinely felt that they really understood the nuances. At the start we discussed the desired out come and what might be achievable. The outcome was absolutely in line which was actually achievable and exactly that which was desired. Though out the case, I always was kept abreast of developments and felt that they were on my side.

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Reviews collected from

Benjamin

Benjamin

April 16, 2024

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Benjamin

Thank you Machins and specifically Philip Bain for your expert advice and assistance with my employment law issues. The advice given was direct and prompt and helped me find a solution from a difficult situation. I highly recommend this company.

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Alma

Alma

April 08, 2024

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Alma

Omayemi Mac Jaja was always available to answer my questions and concerns. He put me at ease throughout the legal process. He has a thorough knowledge of Immigration law and defended my case with determination. I highly recommend Machins Solicitors.

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June

June

February 09, 2024

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June

Always helpful have been dealing with them since 1968. Good as ever.

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Tabbie

Tabbie

January 30, 2024

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Tabbie

We couldn't have asked for better or kinder solicitors. They helped us with a particularly nasty neighbour dispute, always offering a reasonable and calm way forward. In the end, the other side's case fell apart, before it could go to trial and we were able to settle out of court, to our advantage, thanks to Machins' diligence and understanding. I would not hesitate to recommend them or to use them again.

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Lucy

Matter Type:

Employment Law

Lucy

January 15, 2024

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Lucy

Philip Bain and his Paralegal Nasim were absolutely top notch! 5 Stars! If I could give more I would! Professional, efficient, caring and explained every step efficiently and without making me feel like I knew absolutely nothing (which in honestly, I actually didn’t!) Would recommend without a doubt. Philip is an amazing asset to the Company and I can’t thank him enough.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
    • Travel rights
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Immigration
    • Immigration Law
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Trusts
  • Notary
    • Notary
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Charities
    • Charities
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Energy & Transport
    • Aviation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Advertising and Marketing Compliance
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Computer and IT Law
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing
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