Blanchards Bailey LLP‘s Dorset team chiefly advises military and agricultural families on financial and child matters, including divorces with military pensions and rural property assets as well as Children’s Act proceedings related to abuse and child abduction. Laura Martin heads up the team and focuses on financial remedy matters as well as on prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, while Julie Keogh is experienced with private law children proceedings.

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  • ‘Excellent knowledge in their field. Always happy to assist and help with any questions or issues. Well run, managed and efficient firm.’

  • ‘Laura Martin is exceptional in her field. Knowledgeable, transparent and a highly motivated individual.’

  • ‘I found Laura Martin to be very efficient with her knowledge and delivery in a very professional, business way.’

  • ‘The whole team have been committed and engaged with my case throughout, they have shown a clear understanding of the extensive records and information provided/exchanged, which is thoroughly reassuring.  They have been highly professional and efficient in all dealings, while being empathetic and providing advice and guidance in the best way for me.’

  • ‘Laura Martin has been efficient and concise and has a clear understanding of all matters of the aspects she deals with and my wider case. Her reassuring guidance has been invaluable. Julie Keogh has been exceptional. Her breath and depth of knowledge and patience has helped me ensure that my case is as strong as it possible could be.’

  • ‘Very straightforward, efficient and kind. Gave great advice but was also receptive to feedback and plans for the future.’

  • ‘All the team are very approachable and helpful, even in the most difficult circumstances.’

  • ‘The individuals I worked with were very understanding, made time for me and I really felt that they were listening to what I needed. ’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Laura Martin

Other key lawyers

Julie Keogh