Legal

Blandy & Blandy LLP

Geographical areas covered: South & South East

Legal aid: No
Mediation: Yes
Collaborative law: Yes
Disabled access: Yes

Head of Family team: Andrew Don
Family team members: Andrew Don, Brenda Long,
Claire Dyer, Claire Burton, Jessica Reid, Siobahm Baillie and Emma Hillier
Resolution members: Andrew Don, Brenda Long, Claire Dyer, Claire Burton and Jessica Reid
Specialist panel memberships: Law Society's Family Panel
Special Initial Interview Offer: Yes. We offer up to 30 minutes initial free consultation by phone

Other departments:

• Personal Injury
• Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts
• Conveyancing
• Dispute Resolution (Litigation)
• Employment
• Company & Commercial
• Commercial Property & Planning
• Financial Services

About us

This firm's 2 partner family team is one of the biggest in the Thames Valley. It frequently handles matters involving tax, trusts and foreign jurisdictions. It benefits from the support of in-house financial services advisers and the firm's highly regarded corporate and property teams.

Client Service: 'The firm is efficient, and devotes time and care to all its clients.'

Andrew Don

Key individuals: Andrew Don is a versatile lawyer who is equally adept in court and in collaborative negotiations.
Sources say: 'He is forceful but charming at the same time.'
'Brenda Long is recommended for prenuptial and cohabitation agreements.' Chambers and partners 2011

"Blandy and Blandy LLP 'offers a premier service in the Reading area, although many of its clients will travel from other areas due to its strong reputation.' Andrew Don ('depth of experience, pragmatism and personality inspires confidence in his clients.'); and Brenda Long are well regarded."
The Legal 500 2010 Edition

Blandy & Blandy LLP has 15 partners and over 70 staff and is located in Reading, Berkshire. The firm is accredited by the Law Society under the Lexcel scheme, guaranteeing excellence in practice management. The two partners in our Family Department are acknowledged experts and have a wealth of experience advising couples and families on their rights and assisting them in family disputes. The partners are supported by a team of nine who have varying degrees of seniority, enabling the department to always offer a cost-effective solution. We provide sensitive yet practical advice on all aspects of family law including:

• Divorce & Separation
• Ancillary Relief/ Financial Matters
• Cohabitation
• Children
• Civil Partnerships
• Pre Nuptial Agreements and Pre Partnership Agreements

Our Family Department is respected as one of the leaders in its field and its members belong to Resolution, which encourages agreement rather than unnecessary confrontation. Accordingly, individuals within our team are qualified and experienced in resolving conflicts through alternative methods, for example via mediation and collaborative law.

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Collaborative Law
Collaborative law is a dignified method of approaching divorce where couples are put in charge of the process with their solicitor orchestrating four-way face- to- face meetings with all parties committed to resolving issues without going to court.