Blandy & Blandy has been ranked as a top tier firm for 'Private Wealth Law' and in band 2 for 'Private Wealth Disputes' in Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide 2025.
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Blandy & Blandy is one of only two firms located in Reading and the only firm with offices in Henley-on-Thames or Wokingham to be recognised in the top tier.
Across both practice areas, Blandy & Blandy is credited as having "a large team with a broad depth of knowledge", "a long-standing reputation for the strength of its private client work" and "a team member available for pretty much any situation.” Solicitors at the firm are described as being "personable", "approachable", "empathetic", "able to explain things in easily understandable language" and capable of "advising in complex situations".
Jonathan Gater and Caroline Casagranda, partners in the firm’s Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team, are both individually recommended (in bands 1 and 2 respectively), whilst consultant Graham Benwell is named as a ‘senior statesperson’ and partner Elizabeth Short is recognised as ‘up and coming’.
Jonathan Gater is described as "very experienced and very knowledgeable", "thorough and wants the best for his clients", has "a reputation for "pragmatic and clear advice" and is "a safe pair of hands".
Caroline Casagranda is an "an experienced practitioner", "brilliant", "well regarded in the Reading area", "takes her responsibilities to the next level" and cares deeply for her clients and has a fine legal brain".
Elizabeth Short is "very organised and empathetic", "efficient and easy to talk to and deal with" and "a brilliant asset for Blandy & Blandy".
In the area of 'Private Wealth Disputes', partner and head of Contentious Probate Angela Bowman is named in band 2 in the Thames Valley region.
She is singled out as being "particularly well regarded for her work with charities", "outstanding and exceptionally knowledgeable", "great to work with", "very good at looking at complex cases and getting to the heart of the issue" and for her "remarkable" attention to detail.
For further information or legal advice, please contact law@blandy.co.uk or call 0118 951 6800.
Jonathan Gater
Joint Managing Partner, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts and Court of Protection
