We can say whatever we like about ourselves but why would you believe us? So here are some of the kind things that our clients and the legal directories have been saying about us.
"Thames Valley firm Blandy & Blandy has a long and proud tradition in law, but since the start of the millenium, the firm has really hit its stride."
The Lawyer Magazine
"The firm is a very professional practice that is focussed on meeting professional, quality and client requirements."
Lawgroup Lexcel Assessor 2008
Quotes from Commercial Clients
"High profile, quality Solicitors. As with any organisation it is the people that count. I have received a first class service at both a professional and personal level."
Tony Street,
Wokingham Borough Council
"As always Blandys were First Class in helping the deal come together."
Roy Oatway
RBS
“Connexions Kent & Medway have used the services of Blandy & Blandy on several occasions for advice on TUPE, HR and charity status matters. The service has been unfailingly excellent: responsive and expert and they have done much to reduce some of the stresses and risks in our everyday business.”
Gordon Bernard, Chief Executive
Connexions Partnership Kent
"Blandy & Blandy offer the invaluable combination of a modern friendly
efficient service with experience gained over many years in the Reading and surrounding area property market - you will be well advised. They approach
the law in a practical manner, allowing us to get on with our job of selling houses"
David Auger FRICS, Partner
Martin and Pole
"Time is of the essence when chasing delinquent debtors, and we need a lawyer who can react quickly and effectively to our needs. Blandy & Blandy offer this and much more, with a full understanding of the case in question. The results speak for themselves"
Dean Cosgrove, Divisional Credit Manager
St Ives Direct Ltd
"As we reflect on several particularly busy and challenging years, we realise that it is our team of professional advisors who must share much of the credit for our continuing growth and prosperity. Among them, Blandy & Blandy deserves a special mention and they are to be applauded for their lightening response times, flawless competence and their ability to bring a sense of calm to potentially emotional or litigious legal situations"
Julian Smith, Finance Director
Maris Group
Quotes from Private Clients
"My company’s HR department provided me with a list of possible solicitors, but it seemed to me that there was an inherent conflict of interest in choosing any of these. I therefore resorted to the internet and after reviewing a few, picked the one with the website that gave me most confidence.
They turned out to be great. Lots of really good advice and I ended up with a more favourable agreement as a result, so well worth the effort."
Mr H, Cirencester
"I really do thank you for all you did. Your motto certainly seems to be: "The difficult we do at once, the impossible may take five minutes."
It is so good to have such a friendly and efficient office at the end of the telephone when you're dealing with unfamiliar matters."
Miss W, Reading
"The whole process was not the happiest time in my life but you made a bad situation feel a lot easier"
Mrs S, Newbury
"I would like to say how grateful my wife and I are to you and your staff for all the hard work in sorting out and looking after such a complicated lot of financial fine tuning, quite beyond our capabilities."
Mr & Dr B, Caversham
"Can I say a heartfelt thanks for your advice. I know I am only another client but I have always felt you have had mine and my daughter’s interests in your sights……….thank you"
Mr T, Warfield
"I was very impressed with the way in which my solicitor handled my affairs. A first class service and one legal invoice I have no problem with paying!"
Mr H
"On a more personal note, while I would have preferred not to have needed your services under such circumstances, I am extremely grateful to you for your advice and support over the last eighteen months.
The fact that matters have concluded satisfactorily from my point of view, with both my dignity and integrity intact, is due largely to your considerable expertise and professionalism. Put simply, I couldn’t have done it without you.
Should anyone I know be in the unfortunate position of needing your services, I would have no hesitation in recommending Blandy & Blandy"
Mr C, Reading
Quotes from the Legal Directories
Corporate & Commercial
"Blandy & Blandy LLP retained its place on the Lloyds TSB and Cemex legal panels in 2010; additional highlights included advising the shareholders of FE Mobile on the sale of share capital to Temenos (UK), and representing Just Kampers in a management buyout. Nick Burrows and David Few are singled out for their experience, and commercial contracts expert Deborah Brett is a ‘good communicator’ with a ‘high level of understanding’. Clients include PreVisor UK and Post Haste Group."
The Legal 500 2011 Edition
Employment
"Able to communicate clearly about difficult and complex matters’, Blandy & Blandy LLP advises on discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, and TUPE matters. Sue Dowling has ‘excellent knowledge and expertise’, and litigator Tim Clark is ‘responsive and knowledgeable’"
The Legal 500 2011 Edition
Planning & Enviroment
"Blandy & Blandy LLP handled a range of environment and land contamination issues for the University of Reading and Lloyds TSB in 2010. ‘Extremely attentive’ practice head Karen Jones is highly regarded. Blandy & Blandy LLP welcomed the arrival of two new planning specialists in 2010. The ‘very responsive and focused’ group, led by Karen Jones, represents landowners and developers, and was recently reappointed to the University of Reading’s property and planning panel."
The Legal 500 2011 Edition
Family
"A ‘very decent outfit’, Blandy & Blandy LLP is ‘client centred’ and ‘extremely knowledgeable’. ‘Cool under pressure’, Andrew Don has ‘vast experience’, and the ‘extremely professional’ Brenda Long has a ‘down-to-earth approach."
The Legal 500 2011 Edition
Licensing
Blandy & Blandy LLP’s ‘excellent’ team acts for The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, The FA Panel, AEG and Wembley Estate Management. Practice head Sue Dowling is ‘outstanding’.
The Legal 500 2011 Edition
Property
"Blandy & Blandy LLP provides ‘high-quality and comprehensive advice’, and advised Lloyds TSB Bank on a £4m financing for the acquisition of a multi-use park, and on the related refinancing of three further business parks. Jane Gunnell has ‘valuable expertise’, and Katja Wigham ‘puts arguments across clearly and convincingly’."
The Legal 500 2011 Edition
Tax trusts & Probate
"Blandy & Blandy LLP delivers ‘valuable and creative advice’, with experience in offshore trusts and assets. Graham Benwell heads the practice, which also features the ‘compassionate and approachable’ Jonathan Gater."
The Legal 500 2011 Edition
Dispute Resolution
"Blandy & Blandy LLP’s ‘prompt and knowledgeable’ team is noted for its ability to ‘explain complex matters simply’. Jacques Smith and Philip D’Arcy advise on contractual disputes, contentious probate, property, defamation and professional negligence claims."
The Legal 500 2011 Edition