Mike
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Fantastic service.
I'll keep this short and sweet. Kate Samuel, of Blanchards Bailey, is superb!
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Blanchards Bailey Llp
01258459361
With a history dating back to 1924, our team of specialist legal experts provides advice and guidance to clients and ambitious business leaders across Dorset. Blanchards Bailey is home to the brightest minds in law and we believe it is teamwork that has been the key to our success. This is why we have chosen geese to embody our values and represent who we are. Geese provide the perfect metaphor for the importance of teamwork and the profound, powerful effect it has on personal or business endeavours. Read more...
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Matter Type:
Trusts
Sarah
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Informed, Understandable, Calm, Clear headed, Honest .
The title says it all. Mr. Jerome Dodge, a master of his subject, clearly revealed enough and no more of the pros and cons of Trusts to allow us to make an informed, clear headed decision. All over a cup of tea in a comfortable meeting room.
He has reversed and greatly improved my view of Solicitors, which has been eroding since our family friend/solicitor retired.
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Anonymous
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Family
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Very informative , professional, made me feel at ease
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Hazel
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1st class service for my house purchase
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I can not thank Caroline Walton enough for saving the day with my house purchase. After being mucked about by another law firm for 6 weeks I got in touch with Blanchards and Bailey for some advice. Caroline got back to me really quickly and reassured me. I then decided for Blanchards and Bailey to deal with my house purchase and in the time the other law firm didn't do a great deal Caroline completed my whole house purchase. She was very pleasant to deal with. Responded quickly to all communications and kept me updated throughout the whole process. I can't thank her enough.
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Philip
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Blandford property
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When dealing with Blanchards on various matters I have dealt with Jerome, Carla and Mandy on a regular basis. Their attention to my personal requirements and their attention to detail is beyond expectation.
Personally myself and other family members would only ever come to Blanchards in Blandford for all our needs.
A representative from Blanchards Bailey Llp responded to this review on 21 March, 2025:
Thank you for your review Philip! We very much appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to working with you and your family again in the future.
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Kay
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Divorce and property split advice
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Julie was very helpful and informative. I feel that I understand the process and am aware of the potential situation should an amicable agreement not be reached.
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Ruairi
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Would recommend and use again.
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Matt & Peter were so helpful throughout, communication was quick and clear.
I would not hesitate to use Blanchard’s Bailey again in the future.
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Stephen John
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Impressed by friendly professionalism and customer service
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Really grateful to Rheanna and her team. Dealt with the selling of not one but two family properties we were dealing with and therefore ongoing at the same time. It could have been a recipe for confusion but no, Rheanna and her team were always clear, friendly, professional and above all gave constant updates and customer service throughout the sale process.
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Matter Type:
New home purchases and sales
Rosemary
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Excellent
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Very responsive to emails
Efficient and friendly
Knowledgeable and efficient
Pleased with whole experience
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Anonymous
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Estate planning and will
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What I would expect from a top legal firm and I would have no hesitation in recommending them
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Residential Conveyancing
Cathy
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Cathy
I was recently purchasing a new home and was so pleased to be able to find Sarah Trickey at Blanchards Bailey. Sarah had previously acted as conveyancer for me but had moved from the previous company. Her no nonsense attitude, sense of humour and professional manner made my house move so much easier and the price was right too! Thank you Sarah and Blanchards Bailey for making one of life’s most stressful experiences (almost) a doddle 😊
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Ellen
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Ellen
A very disappointing service from the Probate department - not sure if it was a case of too many clients or a culture within the company - it felt like our file would come to the top every couple of weeks, one task would be done (or just considered) and back to the bottom of the pile it went. Only when a formal complaint was submitted did any concerted action happen. This laidback approach wouldn't work in any other profession. The management needs to look at how Probate applications are processed, with weekly checks and updates for all clients.
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Residential Conveyancing
Ann
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Ann
Recently used to sell a property and for another legal enquiry, both dealt with very well and without any problems, would recommend
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jill
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jill
Always very efficient and helpful and caring.
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Matter Type:
Probate
Jeremy
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Jeremy
Solicitor Natasha Long made a complex and lengthy probate as straightforward as it could be. She was clear, informed and organised at all times. I would definitely recommend Blanchards Bailey.
Natasha Long from Blanchards Bailey Llp responded to this review on 09 May, 2024:
Thank you very much for your kind words and feedback. It has been an absolute pleasure to act for you.
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