Blanchards Bailey LLP‘s HR and employment division is a popular choice for regional clients seeking support in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Managing partner Paul Dunlop oversees the team, which also includes TUPE, discrimination, and complex dismissals expert Stephen Woodman. Clients hailing from sectors such as retail, education, charity and manufacturing regularly turn to Jane Cordner for a broad-range of employment matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have used Blanchard Bailey's services for many years and have always found them to be extremely professional, very efficient and able to deal with all our queries in a prompt fashion.’

  • ‘Jane Cordner is always able to understand our problems immediately and able to offer constructive, pertinent advice and moreover appreciates the issues that arise within our industry.’

  • ‘Blanchards Bailey has always been attentive when telephoning or visiting the branch. They always make you feel welcome and important.’

  • ‘Jane Cordner is incredibly approachable, very knowledgeable and easy to engage with. She is always willing to make herself available which is most appreciated.’

  • ‘We have worked with Blanchard Bailey for years most on HR issues. The breadth of the team has meant that as we have needed more advise its been very easy to obtain high-quality legal advice from within the one firm.’

  • ‘Jane Cordner understands the culture and practice of our organisation and is able to provide solutions to the issues that we face.’

  • ‘I find Jane Cordner to be extremely knowledgeable, professional and she answers our questions in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to recommend her.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Dunlop

Other key lawyers

Stephen Woodman, Jane Cordner