Mr Paul Dunlop > Blanchards Bailey LLP > Blandford Forum (Shaftesbury), England > Lawyer Profile

Based in Blandford, the ‘personable, professional and approachable’ team at Blanchards Bailey LLP is noted for its expertise in the agriculture sector, and has demonstrable experience in handling property disputes and private client cases. Paul Dunlop advises on agricultural disputes, property litigation and contentious probate mandates, while ‘knowledgeable and professional’ Ben Jones focuses on real estate litigation. Dunlop and Jones jointly lead the team alongside Dorchester-based Lucy Mignot.

Blanchards Bailey LLP is well placed to handle the gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters in the employment space. The team, led by Paul Dunlop, is comprised of specialist employment and HR practitioners, with Jane Cordner standing out as ‘easily the most approachable, helpful, considerate HR solicitor‘. Stephen Woodman is noted for his litigious experience, and is regularly instructed to handle complex dismissal and discrimination claims.

The ‘approachable, professional and proactive’ team at Blanchards Bailey LLP is well placed to assist its client base of rural landowners, farming families and businesses on a range of matters. The team is led by Paul Dunlop who has more than two decades of experience in civil litigation and agricultural disputes. Jerome Dodge is especially well versed in wills and estate planning work, while Lucy Mignot deals exclusively with contentious trust and probate and Court of Protection matters.

Particularly noted for its capabilities in Court of Protection work, Blanchards Bailey LLP draws praise from clients for fielding a contentious trusts and probates team with ‘genuine expertise and strength in depth.’ The team is jointly headed by Paul Dunlop, a highly experienced civil litigator; commercial litigator Ben Jones; and Lucy Mignot – a ‘fantastic lawyer‘ who deals exclusively with contentious trust and probate and Court of Protection matters.