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Blandy & Blandy Solicitors
Solicitors For Your Business

Solicitors For Your Business

With offices in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham, we are recognised as one of the most established and experienced firms of solicitors advising businesses and other organisations in the Thames Valley. We can also advise you remotely, and you can expect the same legal advice and client care on which our leading reputation is based, however you decide to work with us.

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Solicitors for Your Business in Reading, Henley-on-Thames & Wokingham

Legal services can be a key factor in the success of any organisation, helping to  ensure that you are well prepared for any challenges or opportunities that may lie ahead. 

We recognise that the past few years have seen our clients experience many changes, both personally and professionally.

We aim to anticipate your needs and to meet your expectations and pride ourselves on providing clear, practical and effective legal advice, a responsive and highly personal service and, crucially, value for money. We seek to develop a lasting professional relationship, throughout which you can be confident that you and your business are in the very best hands when it comes to legal advice.

Our comprehensive offering means that you can trust us to take care of all your legal requirements, now and in the future.

Who We Work With

Typically, we work closely with chief executives, business owners and directors, and the relevant experts in their teams, whether that is in finance, legal, HR, operations or commercial areas. We also regularly provide training and guidance to boards of directors, trustees and governors.

Based nationally, our clients include businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes. This includes corporations and UK subsidiaries, large private companies including family and owner-managed businesses, charities and not for profit organisations, universities and schools, landowners and developers and venue and event operators. The annual turnover of these businesses ranges from under £5 million to over £100 million.

As members of the Law Firm Network, a global network of 50 law firms, we can advise international clients, including UK subsidiaries of multinational companies, who are investing in the UK, as well refer clients based in the UK to like-minded lawyers overseas.

The full range of expertise across our firm means that we can also advise business owners, directors and managers on private client matters, where relevant.

A Trusted Reputation

Many of our clients have trusted us to provide legal advice and support throughout the lifetimes of their businesses; in some cases for decades and across generations. We are equally well versed in stepping in at a crucial moment for you and your business, whether you are seizing an opportunity, negotiating a contract, leasing property, restructuring, concerned about risk or tacking an urgent dispute.

Our successful approach and lasting professional relationships are evident in the excellent feedback that our clients kindly continue to share, so you can be confident that you and your business are in the very best hands when it comes to legal advice.

Our extensive expertise and experience in acting for businesses is also recognised in the UK’s foremost guides to law firms, Chambers UK and The Legal 500, and we continue to receive a growing number of rankings, awards and nominations.

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  • Why Choose Us?

  • LEADING REPUTATION

    We are widely acknowledged as one of the Thames Valley’s leading and most established firms of solicitors advising businesses and other organisations, with conveniently located offices in Reading, Henley-on-Thames & Wokingham.

  • APPROACHABLE SERVICE

    Listening carefully to our clients’ needs and aims, we are committed to providing clear, practical, commercially focused and effective legal advice, a responsive and highly personal service and, crucially, value for money.

  • EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

    Based nationally, our clients include businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes, with turnovers ranging from under £1 million to over £100m.

  • RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER ADVISERS

    Our established relationships and experience in working with other leading professional advisers, including accountants, bankers, corporate financiers, planning consultants, property agents and surveyors, as well as other solicitors, can help to minimise the likelihood and impact of any unforeseen issues or costly delays.

  • A JOINED UP APPROACH

    We provide a comprehensive range of legal services to organisations, business owners and management teams, allowing you to manage both your private and commercial needs effectively using a single law firm.

Who We Work With

“The team is led by very experienced partners and is well respected throughout the industry.”

The Legal 500

“An impressive outfit with a powerful client base. It competes admirably with firms in London.”

Chambers UK

“Blandy & Blandy’s excellent team is responsive, commercial and prepared to roll up their sleeves.”

The Legal 500

“The team is led by very experienced partners and is well respected throughout the industry.”

Chambers UK

“Blandy & Blandy look for solutions to enable clients to achieve their objectives rather than looking for reasons why they can’t.”

The Legal 500

“Experienced lawyers providing a thorough, all-round experience.”

Chambers UK

“Strong connected advice on both personal and business interests.”

The Legal 500

“Blandly and Blandy is a great all-rounder. John Dingle is a super client partner. Always available to offer solutions and looking after all the client needs. I would always turn to David Murray for insolvency advice. He is brilliant, prompt and pragmatic.”

Head of the Estates Legal Team, University of Oxford

“Blandy & Blandy has provided R Collard Limited with legal advice for over 12 years, supporting the growth of our company. They are a valued partner, understand our business needs and provide us with the right legal support, when needed.”

Managing Director, R Collard Limited

“The team at Blandy & Blandy are, without exception, an exemplar legal firm. I have had the privilege of working with partner level solicitors specialising in corporate, commercial, property and charity related matters. Their personal, rational and methodical approach to every case has been extremely beneficial and delivered favourable results in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to recommend Blandy & Blandy to anyone wishing to secure the very best legal advice.”

Chief Executive, The Hartley Trust

“The team at Blandy & Blandy really understands our business and, as a result, they always provide us with commercially focused, practical advice. We have worked together for many years now and have a great working relationship. The team are professional, approachable and we know we can rely on them to help us, whatever support we might need.”

Finance Director, Retail Marketing Group UK

“Blandy & Blandy has supported the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) with a wide range of legal services, covering all aspects of commercial life, for many years. It’s the simple things that matter most to clients like the GGF, such as prompt responses to communications and sound advice that can be relied upon, which all equate to how you assess value for money as a client. These core building blocks have allowed the GGF to build key relationships with our partners at Blandy & Blandy and take their strategic legal advice as we continue to grow and develop all aspects of the GGF Group.”

Managing Director, Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF)

“We have always found Blandy & Blandy to be exceptionally detailed, comprehensive and a pleasure to work with and would have no hesitation in recommending the firm.”

Commercial Director, Austin Fraser Limited

“Blandy’s has provided us with legal advice and an excellent service for several decades. They make the effort to really understand our business and provide us with the right legal support, when required.”

Chief Executive Officer, Reading Buses (Reading Transport Limited)

“Having worked with Blandy & Blandy for 12 years, licensing both The O2 and The SSE Arena, Wembley, they are as competent and professional as any other City law firm we have worked with.”

Legal Director, AEG Europe

“Blandy & Blandy always provides clear, succinct advice, with both an ethical and commercial sympathy, that allows us to make the right decision for the business.”

HR Manager, Perfetti van Melle UK

“With the fast pace of growth that necessitated our move to larger offices, our priority was having someone take away the distraction of negotiating the lease. The team at Blandy & Blandy did exactly that. Nothing was a problem for them and they just made the whole process easy, allowing us to get on with business.”

CEO, TaxCalc (Acorah Software Products Limited)

“We have relied on Blandy & Blandy’s expertise for a number of years, and I have the utmost confidence in them as being one of the best in what they do. The team take the time to understand our business needs and provide clear, user-friendly advice on even the most complex or business critical situations.”

Managing Director, Certikin International Limited

“With one of the world’s largest accounting and legal practices acting for the acquirer, Blandy’s completely held their own.”

Chairman, Box Technologies Limited

“Blandy and Blandy have taken time to understand the detail of Ambic’s business which has enabled them to provide excellent advice and timely service over many years. Their involvement has ranged from matters of contract law and employment strategy to advice on complex M&A projects; at times this has involved several countries and has thrown up challenging matters of compliance and corporate governance. Their service has always been professional, prompt and personal.”

Managing Director, Ambic Equipment Limited

“We have used Blandy & Blandy for over 15 years for a range of legal support, including employment, commercial, charity and governance. We have been very happy with the support received, in particular the quality of advice we receive and the relationship we have built over the years with key lawyers, their responsiveness and ability to understand our needs.”

Chief Executive, Adviza

“From the inception of Parago in 2010, Blandy & Blandy have provided services around incorporation, recruitment and HR, property and our customer licensing. We have always found their service efficient and professional, and this was reflected when they acted on our behalf in the sale of the company.”

Director, Parago Software Limited

“Blandy & Blandy has advised us on matters ranging from quick checks regarding tricky legislation to detailed advice regarding employment matters and consultations. They always provide us with prompt, thorough and valuable advice.”

Head of HR, Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

“They have been a great help in advising on large contracts and other legal issues, often involving short timescales, and we would recommend them to anyone.”

Head of Finance, HANDD Business Solutions Limited

“Blandy’s have acted for us over a number of years on a diverse range of issues. We have found them to be clear, expert , well-resourced and approachable in their advice. ”

Director, Cove Construction Limited

“We have always felt confident in their understanding of our needs and expectations.”

Bursar, St Joseph’s College

“The team at Blandy & Blandy guided the trustees of Daisy’s Dream expertly through the transition to becoming a CIO. They provided practical advice and support throughout the entire process and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to other charities considering engaging with the team.”

Director, Daisy's Dream

Awards & Accreditations

Top tier firm, Chambers UK

Top tier firm, Chambers UK

Top tier firm, The Legal 500

Top tier firm, The Legal 500

Winner, 'Property Law Firm of the Year', Insider South East Property Awards 2023

Winner, 'Property Law Firm of the Year', Insider South East Property Awards 2023

Finalist, 'Property Law Firm of the Year', Thames Valley Property Awards 2023

Finalist, 'Property Law Firm of the Year', Thames Valley Property Awards 2023

UK Top 20 Planning Law Firm, Planning magazine 2023

UK Top 20 Planning Law Firm, Planning magazine 2023

Finalist, 'Property Law Firm of the Year', Thames Valley Property Awards 2018

Finalist, 'Property Law Firm of the Year', Thames Valley Property Awards 2018

'Property Law Firm of the Year', Thames Valley Property Awards 2017

'Property Law Firm of the Year', Thames Valley Property Awards 2017

Finalist, Pride of Reading Awards 2018

Finalist, Pride of Reading Awards 2018

Finalist, Thames Valley Deals Awards 2017

Finalist, Thames Valley Deals Awards 2017

Winner, Women in Business Awards 2016

Winner, Women in Business Awards 2016