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Blandy & Blandy

Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


Blandy & Blandy

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One of the leading Family Law teams in the Thames Valley and south east of England, with a formidable reputation for dealing with complex and high-value divorce cases. Advises on all areas of family law, through litigation and alternatives to Court litigation, including mediation, collaborative law, arbitration and Early Neutral Evaluation, as well as round table meetings and private financial dispute resolution hearings (FDRs).

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Family/Matrimonial: Mediators - Thames Valley


What the Team is Known For

The team at Blandy & Blandy handles complex divorce, separation and financial remedy matters, including cases involving businesses, inherited wealth and trusts. The team also represents clients in Children Act matters, including contact and custody disputes, as well as international surrogacy arrangements. It offers clients the benefit of expertise in the full range of alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation, arbitration and collaborative law. Blandy & Blandy has offices in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham.

Strengths

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  • Blandy & Blandy is a premier family law firm in the Thames Valley area. It's a real strong pool of talent and it has some fantastic lawyers.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • The team has considerable strength in depth and is rightly acknowledged as a top-tier family law firm.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • The firm is very efficient with excellent communication.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • The team is very responsive, knowledgeable and supportive.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • I’m pleased that they have understood the issues well and been able to open up my view of the options available while guiding me through the decision-making process.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Claire Dyer
    Band 1Claire Dyer

    Claire Dyer

    Claire Dyer advises on financial remedy cases and also handles private children matters, including arrangements for contact and custody. She is head of the firm's family law team and advises clients from both the Reading and Henley-on-Thames offices.
    • Claire is an exceptional lawyer with gravitas, excellent judgement and attention to detail.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Claire Dyer is the perfect solicitor. She has fantastic client care skills, is all over cases and is empathetic but pragmatic.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Claire was amazing and helped guide us through a very stressful period.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • SpotlightTasha Bevan-Stewart
    SpotlightTasha Bevan-Stewart

    Tasha Bevan-Stewart

    Tasha Bevan-Stewart is experienced in advising clients on prenuptial agreements as well as arrangements for children and financial remedy following divorce. She is both a collaborative lawyer and family mediator.
    • Tasha provided good service and clear communication. She was able to help me see the bigger picture and not get drawn into unnecessarily quibbling with the other team.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK

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