Partner, Head of Law at Blanchards Bailey LLP

Laura Martin

Partner, Head of Law

I am a solicitor and Accredited Mediator. I qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and as an Accredited Mediator in 2019. For the last 17 years I have specialised in dealing with complex financial arrangements upon divorce or separation including farm land and farming partnerships, business interests, complex pensions and high net worth financial arrangements; dealing with arrangements regarding the children including who the children should live with, spend time with and complex issues of relocation including relocation abroad; dealing with all arrangements concerning divorce and separation; and dealing with complex pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. I supervise 3 people within the family department.

Bunbury House, Stour Park, Blandford Forum, DT11 9LQ

Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas

Family Law

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10 Client Reviews

4.9/5

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Colleen
Verified Colleen Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Blanchards Bailey LLP
December 15, 2023 20231215070726

Cohabitation Agreement

5

I found Laura to be friendly and professional.
She completed our Cohabitation Agreement on time and without any issues.

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

Laura Martin from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 18 December, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback that you have given us.

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Geoff
Geoff Added 8 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Blanchards Bailey LLP
July 20, 2023 20230720221159

Divorce representation

5

Blanchards Bailey were understanding of my situation and gave sound advice and patient support in dealing with my case.

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

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Craig
Craig Added 11 months ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Blanchards Bailey LLP
April 19, 2023 20230419203322

Service and Advice You Can Rely On

5

During a near on 4 year case (Aug 2019 - April 2023), the team at Blanchards Bailey have been nothing other than professional, polite and compassionate. Not to mention patient with me whilst I grapple with the impact of the case(s) and making difficult decisions.

Dealing with family matters (contact and access to children) and a divorce (including financial matters) for me, I had clear advice and options presented at every stage including direct help with navigating all the paperwork and court protocol; a world that was completely alien to me - not once did I feel out of my depth or without support from the team.

A huge recommendation for Julie and Paula who have been on the case since 2019; a credit to Blanchards Bailey, Laura Martin and the family team.

Blanchards Bailey also handled engagement of barristers 3BP as needed through out the case and various hearings; a huge help.

In review of the fees incurred; this is not reflective of Blanchards Bailey service; the fees paid were reflective of the amount of effort required from the team. Despite a very large sum of money overall, this did represent good value (which I appreciate is completely subjective)

Will not be hesitating to use Blanchards Bailey for all future legal needs (be that personal or business related).

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

A representative from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 20 April, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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George Robert
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February 01, 2023 20230201205247

Divorce

5

Alan was excellent in handling the transfer of deeds and equity release during my prolonged divorce.
Laura was extremely professional in the handling of my actual divorce and certainly acted in my best intetests.

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

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Christopher
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December 15, 2022 20221215104537

Family Law - Financial Order

5

Laura was very up front and transparent the whole way through a very challenging process which ended up quite drawn out due to the other party. Throughout she was honest about what the options were and the likelihood of getting everything approved as we wanted without problems, and any necessary steps that may be required should the courts ask for them.

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

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Susan
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December 13, 2022 20221213210320

Law with sensitivity

5

Divorce is a challenging and A difficult experience to negotiate and my solicitor was empathetic and accessible and furthered the process smoothly and with thoughtful regard to my budget and wishes.

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

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Mrs
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August 18, 2022 20220818145034

Divorce

5

Absolutely flawless service, caring understanding and always ready to help with any worry’s and concerns. I highly recommend Laura Martin and her firm. If I ever have any other issues needing a solicitor I will be coming back.

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

A representative from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 27 September, 2022

Thank you for this wonderful review. We are glad that we could help. Thank you for your instructions in this matter, we look forward to working with you in the future.

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Holli
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March 23, 2022 20220323220137

Family Law Advice

5

Friendly staff, professional solicitor and good advice, concluded with a successful outcome. Highly recommend.

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

A representative from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 11 April, 2022

Thank you for your kind words and choosing Blanchards Bailey to assist you with your recent matter.

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Rebecca
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November 26, 2020 20201126181434

Divorce

5

I honestly cannot thank Laura Martin enough.
My divorce wasn’t what I imagined would ever happen. Laura was informative, honest, considerate of my feelings, respectful and professional at all times.
Questions either my email or telephone were always answered in a timely and respectful manner and due to this it’s all been finalised efficiently.
I was so impressed with the service I have used the same firm to write my Will.
Thank you again.
Rebecca

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Becky
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August 20, 2020 20200820170109

Knowledgeable and friendly

4

Laura at Blanchards was fantastic with the process of my divorce, she explained everything to me in easy to understand terms and made sure everything was considered and put in place. Very knowledgeable and friendly too. Very pleased.

Solicitor named in this review: Laura Martin

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About Laura Martin

I am a solicitor and Accredited Mediator. I qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and as an Accredited Mediator in 2019. For the last 17 years I have specialised in dealing with complex financial arrangements upon divorce or separation including farm land and farming partnerships, business interests, complex pensions and high net worth financial arrangements; dealing with arrangements regarding the children including who the children should live with, spend time with and complex issues of relocation including relocation abroad; dealing with all arrangements concerning divorce and separation; and dealing with complex pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. I supervise 3 people within the family department.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Laura Martin

Address

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Bunbury House

Stour Park

Blandford Forum

DT11 9LQ



Phone 01258459361

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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/10/08

21/12/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Assistant

Blanchards Bailey

?-19-04-2022

Solicitor

Blanchards Bailey LLP

19-04-2022-present