Our accreditations
From delighted clients to the Legal 500 – we’re proud to be recognised by valued voices for our work across a wide range of specialisms.
Investors in People
We are accredited by Investors in People, who commented that we demonstrated an excellent commitment to investing in our people, clearly delivering positive results as demonstrated by multiple awards and the career progression of our team.
Legal 500
We are delighted to announce that Blanchards Bailey has been recognised for its exceptional performance in the Legal 500 2026 Rankings. The firm has been distinguished across seven practice areas and achieved Tier 2 status in the South West for Contentious Trust and Probate.
Individual Recognition
A number of our lawyers were individually acknowledged for their outstanding work and client contributions.
- Paul Dunlop, Managing Partner - Recognised as a Leading Partner, specifically noted for heading complex, market-defining cases within the firm.
- Lucy Mignot, Partner and Head of Contentious Trusts and Probate - Named a Next Generation Partner, recognised for her expertise in high-value contentious trust and probate and Court of Protection matters. Clients praised her as: “a highly impressive lawyer who combines intellectual rigour with a calm and down-to-earth approach.”
- Wingwai Tam, Associate - Highlighted as a Leading Associate and “One to Watch”, recognised for her pivotal role in key cases and the high esteem she has earned from clients and peers across the legal sector.
The Law Society
We are accredited by the Law Society for Family Law, Family Mediation, Mental Health, and Conveyancing Quality.
The Modern Law Private Client Awards
In 2024, Jerome Dodge was shortlisted for Lawyer of The Year. The firm was shortlisted for Law Firm of The Year, and Best Workplace Wellbeing. The firm won Highly Commended for Law Firm of the Year.
The Access Legal Modern Law Awards
In 2024, Sarah Dunlop and Sophie Lawrence were both shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year.
Employer of the Year & Leadership and Management
In 2020, we were shortlisted for The Award for Employer of the Year: Accredited 50-249 at The Investors in People Awards.
And in 2023 we were shortlisted for The Award for Employer of the Year: Accredited 50-249 and The Award for Leadership and Management at The Investors in People Awards.
LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
In 2023 Paul Dunlop was shortlisted for Managing Partner of the year along with Claudia Roper who was shortlisted for Rising Star of the year and Sophie Netherway who was shortlisted for Employee of the year. Paul received a Highly Commended award in his category for Managing Partner of the Year.
What our clients say
Perhaps our most important endorsements – the reviewsolicitors recommendations from some of the thousands clients we’ve been proud to serve.
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