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34 High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JG

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34 High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JG

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Blanchards Bailey LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
91%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 91%
95%+
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Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
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Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5

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Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Blanchards Bailey LLP
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Description

With a history dating back to 1924, our team of specialist legal experts provides advice and guidance to clients and ambitious business leaders across Dorset. Blanchards Bailey is home to the brightest minds in law and we believe it is teamwork that has been the key to our success. This is why we have chosen geese to embody our values and represent who we are. Geese provide the perfect metaphor for the importance of teamwork and the profound, powerful effect it has on personal or business endeavours.

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Blanchards Bailey LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
92%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 92%
9% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Blanchards Bailey LLP are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Blanchards Bailey LLP
Mental Health accreditation awarded to Blanchards Bailey LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Blanchards Bailey LLP

Description

With a history dating back to 1924, our team of specialist legal experts provides advice and guidance to clients and ambitious business leaders across Dorset. Blanchards Bailey is home to the brightest minds in law and we believe it is teamwork that has been the key to our success. This is why we have chosen geese to embody our values and represent who we are. Geese provide the perfect metaphor for the importance of teamwork and the profound, powerful effect it has on personal or business endeavours.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Blanchards Bailey LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Fantastic service

This is the second time using Blanchards services. And after having a bad experience with another solicitors it is a pleasure to have such a wonderful experience, good communication, very polite staff & helpful.

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Opening hours

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

34 High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JG

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4.8 /5 200 Reviews
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What clients say about Blanchards Bailey LLP

Clients praise the firm for expertise in conveyancing, wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, family matters, employment advice and litigation. Reviews highlight smooth property sales and purchases, clear guidance on complex estates and careful handling of disputes. The firm is valued for prompt communication, efficiency, thoroughness and strong legal knowledge. Clients also appreciate the team’s approachable, patient, empathetic and reassuring manner, with advice delivered in plain English and regular updates throughout, making stressful matters feel well managed and straightforward.

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Mark Westmacott Green

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Private Client Law

Professional and patient

Advice received over more than 20years from Blanchards Bailey on dealing with a family Trust, probate matters, purchase and sale of property. Jerome Dodge has also advised us on estate planning, wills, powers of attorney and establishment and registration of protective Trusts.

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Thank you so much for your continued trust in Blanchards Bailey over the past 20 years. It means a great deal to have supported you with such a wide range of important family matters, and we’re delighted that Jerome has been able to provide guidance along the way. We truly value your long-standing relationship with the firm.

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Derek

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Mostly 'On The Ball' But not always

Dealing with Wills and Trusts, Jerome is as always clear, professional and inventive . Dealing with the Conveyancing Department was sometimes more difficult and frustrating. We had quite a lot of house matters this year and we found it hard work. However the jobs got done to our satisfaction in the end.

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A representative from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review

Thank you for your honest feedback and for your continued trust in Blanchards Bailey. We’re pleased that Jerome’s advice continues to meet your needs and that your property matters were ultimately resolved to your satisfaction. We appreciate your comments regarding your experience with our conveyancing team.

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Amanda Louise Tanith Buckles

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Fantastic Service

I have used Blanchards Bailey for over 20 years and they are a superb firm to deal with. Meggie Crane at Blanchards has dealt with the Probate for both my mother and father and been a pleasure to work with. My fathers estate in particular was very challenging and she has provided expert legal guidance and handled the whole process with compassion and professionalism. I would highly recommend Meggie.

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A representative from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review

Thank you for such a wonderful review and for your continued trust in Blanchards Bailey over so many years. We’re especially pleased to hear that Meggie was able to support you through what was clearly a very difficult time. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her, and we truly appreciate your loyalty to the firm.

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Brandon

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A high standard of service.

I had the pleasure of working with Blanchards Bailey as a client on several legal matters related to my late mother. Thanks to the way Blanchards conducted themselves a very difficult time in my life was made easier to bear and manage. I was never left waiting or worrying about what steps were being taken to progress the various workloads involved, communication was always clear and prompt. The company makes full use of modern IT methods which serves to speed up the achieving of good outcomes. I would be pleased to recommend Blanchards, I found them to be honest, straightforward and efficient.

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A representative from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We understand how difficult these circumstances can be, so it means a great deal to know that our team was able to make things a little easier for you. We’re very grateful for your trust and kind words.

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R. D. Childs

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Will Writing and Advice

The service provided was very useful and the end result what we requested.

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Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased we could help you put everything in place as you wanted, and we really appreciate you choosing us to assist you.

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4.8 /5 764 Reviews
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What clients say about Blanchards Bailey LLP

Clients praise the firm for expertise in conveyancing, wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, family matters, employment advice and litigation. Reviews highlight smooth property sales and purchases, clear guidance on complex estates and careful handling of disputes. The firm is valued for prompt communication, efficiency, thoroughness and strong legal knowledge. Clients also appreciate the team’s approachable, patient, empathetic and reassuring manner, with advice delivered in plain English and regular updates throughout, making stressful matters feel well managed and straightforward.

Clear communication
Prompt responses
Professional service
Friendly manner
Helpful advice
Efficient handling
Kept informed
Supportive team
Knowledgeable staff
Reassuring guidance

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Philip John Glynne Marsh

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Housing & Property

Impressive service

Mark handled our conveyancing and was great, efficient, speedy and with excellent communication.

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Lynne Scott

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Private Client Law

Excellent service

Friendly and respectful staff, have used Blanchards Bailey for over fifty years and known various solicitors over this time. My current solicitor at Blanchards Bailey is Mr Jerome Dodge

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House sale

Very helpfull and easy to contact with very easy to talk and understand

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Melanie Garrett

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Excellent service

Luke is helping with our private sale of our home , everything has been very officiant and we have excepted the offer we received from our buyers and we are just waiting for the last stage of the sale it’s been a very easy process so far and I would recommend using Luke for this service

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Friendly professional service

Brook was very clear and quick with my matters, her correspondence was top notch and gave me confidence that the matter would soon reach it's end. Again excellent service hopefully I'll not need again ,but if I do Blanchards Bailey will be my first phone call.

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A representative from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review

Thank you for such lovely feedback. We’re so pleased Brook gave you the confidence and reassurance you needed to get your matter resolved. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her, and while we hope you won’t need us again soon, we’ll be here if you do!

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