Sophia Radford

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Sophia qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and brings many years of dedicated experience in Employment Law. She advises both employers and employees across a wide range of workplace issues, acting for small family-run businesses, national companies, senior executives and individual employees. She provides expert guidance and training on a broad range of employment matters, including hiring and onboarding, managing risks in employee discipline and dismissals, capability and performance management, workplace investigations into alleged harassment or discrimination, wage compliance, absence management, redundancy implementation, and advising on settlement agreements. Sophia also advises on employment-related data protection compliance, and regularly collaborates with Blanchard Bailey's Commercial and Agricultural teams on matters where employment and business law intersect. She reports directly to Paul Dunlop, Managing Partner. Known for combining technical knowledge with a down-to-earth approach, Sophia provides clear and practical advice that focuses on protecting her clients' interests. Her goal is to resolve disputes in a timely manner while minimising cost, stress and disruption. With her years of experience and pragmatic outlook, she builds lasting relationships based on trust and results.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 176013

  • Based in Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Licensed for 26 years

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Sophia qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and brings many years of dedicated experience in Employment Law. She advises both employers and employees across a wide range of workplace issues, acting for small family-run businesses, national companies, senior executives and individual employees. She provides expert guidance and training on a broad range of employment matters, including hiring and onboarding, managing risks in employee discipline and dismissals, capability and performance management, workplace investigations into alleged harassment or discrimination, wage compliance, absence management, redundancy implementation, and advising on settlement agreements. Sophia also advises on employment-related data protection compliance, and regularly collaborates with Blanchard Bailey's Commercial and Agricultural teams on matters where employment and business law intersect. She reports directly to Paul Dunlop, Managing Partner. Known for combining technical knowledge with a down-to-earth approach, Sophia provides clear and practical advice that focuses on protecting her clients' interests. Her goal is to resolve disputes in a timely manner while minimising cost, stress and disruption. With her years of experience and pragmatic outlook, she builds lasting relationships based on trust and results.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 176013

  • Based in Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Licensed for 26 years

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  • Blanchards Bailey LLP

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    September 2025 - Present 1 year and 1 month

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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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Great service

I needed a small legal matter confirmed. They were very helpful explaining areas I was unsure off and completing the work within a week. I can strongly recommended them to anyone requiring legal wit.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased we could provide the clarification you needed and get everything completed for you so promptly. We really appreciate your recommendation.

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Sophia was helpful and supportive in my employment matter at a difficult time during a bereavement. Her encouragement helped me obtain a positive result.

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Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re very pleased that Sophia was able to provide support and guidance during such a difficult time. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her.

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Excellent

All aspects of the service provided were exceptional

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Thank you for such wonderful feedback. We’re delighted that you were so pleased with the service you received, and we really appreciate your kind words.

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employment law advice

Quick and efficient service . Everything was explained really clearly about redundancy package , its terms and any amendments required.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that everything was explained clearly and that you received such a quick and efficient service. We’re glad we could make the process as straightforward as possible for you.

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HR support

Excellent service: knowledgeable, sensitive and efficient.

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