We are delighted to announce that Blanchards Bailey LLP has once again been recognised in The Legal 500 UK, a leading independent directory of the legal profession. The firm is ranked across seven practice areas, including an increased ranking to Tier 2 in the South West for Contentious Trusts & Probate. We are also proud that several of our lawyers have been mentioned and received individual recognition for their professionalism and high-standard of client service.
Key Ranked Practice Areas
- Contentious Trusts & Probate
- Agriculture and Estates
- Commercial Property: Dorset, Devon and Cornwall
- Employment: Dorset, Devon and Cornwall
- Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate
- Commercial Litigation: Dorset, Devon and Cornwall
- Family
Our team’s rankings are the result of independent research and direct client feedback, underscoring the high level of confidence clients place in our specialist teams.
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.
Other Mentioned Lawyers
A number of lawyers were also individually acknowledged for their outstanding work and client contributions, including:
Commercial & Property
- Sarah Dunlop, Partner and Head of Commercial and Agricultural Property
- Robin Cole, Solicitor, Commercial Property
- Kate Samuel, Senior Associate, Commercial Property
- Ben Jones, Partner and Head of Commercial and Property Litigation
Private Client
- Jerome Dodge, Partner and Head of Private Client Services
- Emma Needham, Partner and Head of Wills and Estate Planning
- Catherine Roberts, Partner and Head of Probate and Estate Administration
- Sophie Lawrence, Senior Associate, Head of Court of Protection
- Stacey Savage, Legal Executive, Probate and Estate Administration
- Meggie Crane, Associate, Probate and Estate Administration
Employment & Family
- Sophia Radford, Solicitor, Employment Law
- Laura Martin, Partner and Head of Family Law
- Julie Keogh, Senior Family Law Executive
Employment Services
- Jane Cordner, Director of HR
These results reflect our long-standing focus on client care, quality and practical, commercially aware advice.
Get in Touch
If you would like to learn more about our teams or discuss how we can support you, please get in touch with us:
- Telephone: 01258 459361
- Email: blandford@blanchardsbailey.co.uk
- Location: Blandford, Dorchester, Shaftesbury, Weymouth.
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We’re incredibly proud of this recognition from The Legal 500. It is a testament to the dedication, expertise and professionalism of our staff team across every department. I want to offer my sincere thanks to our clients and contacts for their trust and feedback, which underpin these rankings. As a law firm rooted in Dorset, our commitment to serving the communities we call home remains steadfast. We will continue to invest in our people and services so that individuals, families and businesses across the county receive outstanding and bespoke legal support during their life journeys.
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