England - South West • Real estate

Blanchards Bailey LLP

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Acting primarily for clients from the agricultural sector, Blanchards Bailey LLP‘s expertise extends to advice on refinancing and tax structuring issues. The ’highly experienced‘ practice head Robin Cole, who divides his time between Dorchester and Blandford Forum, specialises in development and investment issues such as acquisitions and disposals. His colleague Sarah Dunlop is noted for her expertise in land law, tenancies and farming partnerships.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Blanchards' pricing is generally more competitive than other comparable firms we have used, and we consider them to be very good value.’

  • ‘Robin Cole is a highly experienced lawyer.'

  • ‘Good local practice with a team which understands what is required.’

Key clients

  • Tarhinton Farm Limited
  • CMS Developments Limited
  • Andersen Consulting
  • Westcoast Developments Limited
  • Kingston Maurward College
  • Stonecombe Developments Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising multiple landowners on separate renewables option and option for lease for a renewables site exceeding 1000 acres.
  • Advising landowner in respect of land purchase and multi-million pound refinance in a multi-party refinance and purchase transaction.
  • Acting on the promotion of a 200 acre garden market scheme involving, inter alia, co-operation agreement between landowners, profit sharing and equalisation arrangements.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robin Cole

Other key lawyers

Sarah Dunlop