Claire Dyer is partner in the Family team at Blandy & Blandy. She is experienced in all aspects of divorce and separation, financial remedy and disputes in relation to children. She advises both married and unmarried individuals, at all stages of their relationship. Claire has worked on complex cases involving trusts, business assets, international elements, third party interveners, injunctions and appeals. She is also experienced with separation and nuptial agreements. Claire has advised in children cases acting for parents, grandparents and families with complex needs. She also practices as a collaborative lawyer and mediator, having completed her training with Resolution, the family lawyers’ association which aims to resolve Family Law matters through a constructive approach.
England - South East • Private client
Blandy & Blandy LLP
Blandy & Blandy LLP is adept across the full suite of family law issues, with a robust track record for handling complex, high-net-worth divorce proceedings and sensitive child cases. The Thames Valley-based offering is led by experienced practitioner Claire Dyer; divorce and separation, financial remedy and disputes in relation to children are her core specialisms. Tasha Bevan-Stewart similarly handles a broad range of complex work, but particularly excels on collaborative law. Associate solicitor Rebecca Ledgerwood, whose 'attention to detail is second to none’, is also heavily praised by clients. ‘Brilliant and caring solicitor’ Shashi Sachdeva is another key contact within the group, frequently undertaking complex cases involving trusts, inheritances, and both pre and post separation assets.
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Testimonials
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‘Without a doubt the top family law firm in the Thames Valley area! From the most senior partner to the most junior solicitor, they ooze class throughout their team!’
‘Claire Dyer delivers a first-class service to her clients. Her clients always receive the great advice and can feel safe that they are in the best possible hands. Shashi Sachdeva, like Claire, is at the absolute top of her game! The partners are supported by their excellent team, particularly Rebecca Ledgerwood, although the whole team deserve a mention. First rate from top to bottom!’
‘I have been extremely satisfied with the team at Blandy & Blandy. I have been in a very difficult marriage and they have been supportive on every level. The response was outstanding. They have been very patient and explain everything to me so I can easily understand. They made the process as painless as it possibly be.’
‘I worked with Peter Hilton. I valued Peters knowledge however what I valued the most was his compassion and understanding.I never felt that he is doing his job just to earn money on a contrary I felt that he is doing the job to help me and sort out my messy life. Peter is outstanding professionally and also as a person. Always happy to help and nothing has been a trouble for him.’
‘I would like to thank Shashi Sachdeva most especially for her amazing and kind work and support. She is truly a star. She guided me thoughtfully and thoroughly throughout the entire process, always speaking kindly and directly, every step of the way.'
‘Rebecca Ledgerwood took a personal interest in my position and I could tell she cared. She made the whole experience so much easier and I didn't at any point feel like "just another client". Her attention to detail is second to none and she is fantastic at listening to your point of view, adjusting her approach to procedures and explaining why.'
‘Stand-out individuals for me are Shashi Sachdeva and Rebecca Ledgerwood, they are simply a force of nature, incredibly professional and absolutely a pleasure to deal with.'
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Claire Dyer