Offering ‘superb industry knowledge and practical, clear advice’, Blanchards Bailey LLP’s agricultural and commercial property team excels in advising farming, landed estate, and high-net-worth clients. Having recently taken over the reins in April 2023, Sarah Dunlop leads the team and is well-versed across a breadth of agricultural property law including rural land transactions, farm tenancies, farm partnerships, and land matters. Consultant and former group head Robin Cole is highly experienced across the commercial real estate, finance, and property development spaces. The team is split between the firm’s Blandford, Dorchester, and Weymouth offices.
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Testimonials
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- 'Robin Cole is the senior lawyer in the commercial property team with vast experience in the sector. His ability to resolve problems, structure legal contracts and transact the business in a professional and expedient manner is exemplary.'
- 'Good clear communication between key team members is exemplary.'
- 'Superb industry knowledge and practical, clear advice.'
Key clients
- Kingston Maurward College
- CMS Developments
- Classic Management Services Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for a client in respect of a supplemental agreement pursuant to an Overage agreement and a release of restrictive covenant, with the client receiving £5m over 5 years.
- Acting for multiple landowners in relation to Option for Leases to a renewable developer. Also, acting for one individually in respect of an Option for Lease for a separate battery storage project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Dunlop