Laura Martin

Partner, Head of Family Law

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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.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 358774

  • Based in Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Licensed for 18 years

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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.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 358774

  • Based in Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Licensed for 18 years

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Communication 5.0/5
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Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.4/5
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  • Blanchards Bailey LLP

    Partner

    April 2021 - Present 5 years and 6 months

  • Blanchards Bailey LLP

    Solicitor

    November 2004 - Present 21 years and 11 months

Languages spoken

  • EN English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

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Richard Aldred

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Housing & Property

Penuptial

Laura Martin was very professional from the beginning. She gave myself and my wife all the information clearly with a follow up call to each email. Anybquestion was discussed with myself coming away with a clear understanding. I would highly recommend Laura to family and friends. Thankyou. Kind Regards. Richard Aldred.

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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We know how much care Laura puts into supporting her clients, so it’s especially lovely to hear that this came across in your experience. We’ll be delighted to share your kind words with Laura, and thank you for your recommendations.

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Edward Douglas

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Family Law

Great service

From day one I was put a ease by the knowledge and expertise, the whole experience was easy and relaxed Highly recommend

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We greatly appreciate your comments and are pleased that you felt confident in the guidance and support we provided.

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Andrea Peck

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Divorce - Andrea Peck

Blanchards Solicitors - specifally Laura Martin and Cameron Hill have been sensitive to the situation - informative - professional and efficient in managing my divorce. In addition i have had support with writing a new will with the team.

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Laura Martin

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

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Simon

Family Law

Divorce and family matters

Laura, Paula and team have been incredible and helpful at every step during a incredibly stressfull period. A big thankyou from me and recommend the team, for anyone going through a divorce.

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

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Lou Pope

Family Law

Civil Dissolution process

I arranged a consultation with Laura Martin. This hour consultation was at a reduced hourly rate. It was well worth the money because meeting Laura I could see she was professional but also able to deal compassionately with what are inevitably tricky and stressful cases. I also met her secretary Paula Olive who was always available if I needed to speak to her on the phone, in person or promptly replying to emails. Both individuals clearly have a professional approach but are also approachable and empathetic, helping me to reach an agreement with my x partner rather than encouraging excessive legal intervention. Total confidence in Laura and her whole team.

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

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