Solicitor at Machins Solicitors LLP

Kathryn Ainsworth

Solicitor - Managing Partner

SRA ID: 189660

Kathryn qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and has been based in Berkhamsted since 2000. With nearly three decades of experience in family law, she brings both depth of expertise and a reputation for excellence to her practice. Kathryn joined Machins Solicitors LLP in May 2012 following the merger of her former firm, Sumner & Tabor. She leads Machins’ highly regarded private family law team, known for delivering clear, strategic advice in often emotionally complex situations. Kathryn was appointed Managing Partner in January 2023, reflecting her exceptional leadership qualities and commitment to the firm’s growth and client service. Kathryn is widely respected for her work in high net worth financial cases, particularly those arising from divorce and separation. She has an outstanding track record in matters involving businesses, overseas assets and complex financial arrangements, offering sophisticated, tailored solutions to protect her clients’ long-term interests. Her clients value her thoughtful approach, strategic insight, and ability to handle sensitive matters with confidence and care. Kathryn combines technical excellence with calm professionalism, making her one of the most trusted names in family law across the region.

Lockhart House, 295-299 High Street, HP4 1AJ

Licensed for 29 years

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Family Law

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Carla Added 7 months ago Report to admin
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Carla

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Firstly solicitors and legal battles are very costly. Generally if you are needing a solicitor emotions are going to be high. Remember how you feel in the moment will not be how you feel after the event is over. If you can mediate please mediate.
Unfortunately my ex partner did not want to, therefore solicitors became involved. I hated every moment of it. Katherine was very good and very knowledgeable, she maintains a calm approach and is professional. I was very clear that i was not wanting to get involved with arguments 'he said , she said' and i wanted costs to a minimum. Katherine respected this and when i received letters from my ex partners solicitors and i wanted to explode and react she reminded me to stick with facts and did not allow me to wonder. My ex wanted to discuss items he wanted to take etc and a refused to do this via the solicitor because of the cost so Katherine dealt only with the legals and finances and i dealt directly with his solicitor over other matters. I also educated myself as much as i could, so i could understand the process to save costs.
Unfortunately things can take a twist and a turn and not all solicitors have your best interest at heart remember the more you argue the more money spent. Try to stick to the end goal and be as fair as you can.
I dealt with two other solicitors at Machins that were also kind and wanted to get the results for me but by far i warmed to Katherine and i am very very grateful for her support and approach and sticking to the legals and not allowing me to get into a massive fight, i felt she wanted me to get the result and she did it with poise and we got the end result that i needed. Thank you

Lawyer named in this review: Kathryn Ainsworth

A representative from Machins Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 13 December, 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Carla. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to Kathryn. We're so pleased you got the result you wanted and wish you the very best for the future.

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About Kathryn Ainsworth

Kathryn qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and has been based in Berkhamsted since 2000. With nearly three decades of experience in family law, she brings both depth of expertise and a reputation for excellence to her practice. Kathryn joined Machins Solicitors LLP in May 2012 following the merger of her former firm, Sumner & Tabor. She leads Machins’ highly regarded private family law team, known for delivering clear, strategic advice in often emotionally complex situations. Kathryn was appointed Managing Partner in January 2023, reflecting her exceptional leadership qualities and commitment to the firm’s growth and client service. Kathryn is widely respected for her work in high net worth financial cases, particularly those arising from divorce and separation. She has an outstanding track record in matters involving businesses, overseas assets and complex financial arrangements, offering sophisticated, tailored solutions to protect her clients’ long-term interests. Her clients value her thoughtful approach, strategic insight, and ability to handle sensitive matters with confidence and care. Kathryn combines technical excellence with calm professionalism, making her one of the most trusted names in family law across the region.

Languages Spoken: English

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Machins Solicitors LLP

Lockhart House

295-299 High Street

HP4 1AJ



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15/09/95

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

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SRA-approved manager - Member

Machins Solicitors

?-13-12-2024

Solicitor

Machins Solicitors LLP

13-12-2024-present