Blanchards Bailey LLP acts for agriculture and estate clients in a variety of matters, most notably pertaining to contentious probate, property disputes and the sale and purchase of agricultural assets. A trio of practitioners spearheads the team, being Paul Dunlop who leads on litigation matters, head of agricultural and commercial property Sarah Dunlop, and Jerome Dodge, who helms the firm’s private client offering.
Testimonials
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‘The team provides professional and informative opinions regarding the legal situation, delivered with empathy and realism. Communication, accessibility and personal engagement are excellent and support the delivery of concise, factual and informative legal advice.’
‘Paul Dunlop has been the initial point of contact for this legal action from the beginning and has provided excellent guidance and proactive advice throughout the whole process. During the process to date I have always felt informed and supported by Paul and his team.’
‘A friendly practice; helpful, knowledgeable and experienced.’
‘They want to know the client they work for. I feel I have a solicitor I can work with and who can answer my questions.’
'They are country people and have a level of understanding appropriate to the case. They have compassion and can talk things through rationally.'
'A very joined up and collaborative team between disciplines. Always a joy to work with.'
'Very collaborative and egalitarian. No point-scoring between professionals, focused on achieving the optimum outcome for the client.'
Key clients
- Stock Gaylard Estate
- Tarhinton Farms Limited
Work highlights
- Advising a client in respect of the validity of a proved will.
- Advised a tenant in respect of a dispute arising from a farm business tenancy.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Dunlop, Sarah Dunlop, Jerome Dodge