Blanchards Bailey LLP specialises in dealing with pensions, and army pensions in particular. The team regularly works with business owners, land owners and wealthy individuals in structuring financial settlements and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Laura Martin – who heads the practice – is noted for her work on complex financial disputes involving multi-million-pound businesses.
Testimonials
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‘Very user friendly. Exceptional understanding of a very difficult and emotional situation. Walked me through every stage in clear, layman's terms.'
‘Julie Keogh has been excellent throughout the process. Very understanding.’
‘Laura Martin and her team have been so very honest and honorable throughout this. As a company I cannot find fault.’
‘Laura Martin and her team have been, and continue to be outstanding and brilliant on a professional level, but as important they've been so helpful on a personal level in helping one to process all of what is happening, which in return helps you cope with going through divorce, financial and children matters.’
‘Julie has a very caring and reassuring manner and responds efficiently and professionally to any concerns that I have put forward to her when it has come to providing guidance around my divorce proceedings.’
‘Julie Keogh was very professional and explained everything clearly at every stage. Responded very quickly to any questions I had.'
‘Blanchards Bailey have an extensive array of experienced and knowledgeable practitioners who are all able to advise clients reliably and cost-effectively.’
‘Laura Martin is a truly caring and very competent family lawyer and mediator.’
Work highlights
- Acted for Husband in extensive Financial Remedy proceedings and Children Act proceedings.
- Acted for Intervenor in Financial Remedy proceedings; husband non-compliant with directions made by the Court and providing financial disclosure.
- Acted for maternal grandparents in respect of their application for a Special Guardianship Order. Successful outcome as a Special Guardianship Order was granted and supervised contact to the mother.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laura Martin