Blanchards Bailey LLP is noted for its expertise in contentious issues surrounding agriculture and commercial property. The firm is also experienced in contentious probate. The Blandford-based team is led by Paul Dunlop, who is experienced in contract, shareholder, partnership and property disputes, and Ben Jones, who is an expert in real estate litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Outstanding team of people, very effective and efficient. A dynamic and refreshing approach.’
‘Paul Dunlop is amazing.’
‘Ben Jones fights hard for his clients.’
‘An enthusiastic and ambitious team in Dorset.’
‘Paul Dunlop has terrific client skills and the ability (and willingness) to get to grips with a wide cross-section of work. He works extremely hard for his clients.’
Key clients
- Gillies Agricultural Contracting Limited
- CMS Developments Limited
- Dorchester Agricultural Society
Work highlights
Acted for the Executors of a will trust in the recovery of monies owing due to alleged negligence claim arising against the deceased’s financial advice firm causing a substantial shortfall in monies paid.
Acted for Dorchester Agricultural Society in a breach of contract dispute with a utilities supplier to the Dorset County Show.
Acted for Gillies Agricultural Contracting in a complex return of goods and conversion claim together with an onward claim for damages caused to valuable equipment upon recovery.
Practice head
Paul Dunlop; Ben Jones