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Blanchards Bailey—two new partners

09 April 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Promotions at Blanchards Bailey
Award-winning law firm Blanchards Bailey LLP has announced a raft of promotions, including two new partners, as business continues to grow.


Five new strategic roles will strengthen the Blandford-based firm’s key sectors and bolster developing divisions.

The two new partners are Laura Martin, Head of Family Law, and Ben Jones, Litigation & Disputes.

Laura, with Blanchards Bailey since 2004, deal with all aspects of family law and is a Law Society Accredited Family Mediator, meaning she is one of the most outstanding solicitors in her field.

She said: “Although I am thrilled to have been made Partner my work in helping people through some of the most difficult times of their lives will continue unabated.”

Ben, with the firm since 2017, specialises in all aspects of property and company commercial disputes as well as looking after marketing. He said: “It is an honour to have been made Partner. Blanchards Bailey is very much an outward-looking firm and my intention is to help drive business forward.”

Also promoted and taking up their new roles from 1 April are: Lucy Mignot, Senior Associate; Catherine Roberts, Senior Associate and Matt Collis, Associate.  

Managing Partner Paul Dunlop said: “All five colleagues thoroughly deserve their promotions. They went through our arduous new selection process to ensure their excellence, understanding and commitment to our cause.”

 

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