Blain Boland & Co Solicitors

Blain Boland & Co Solicitors: legal advice in Cheshire and across England and Wales

Blain Boland & Co Solicitors is an independent firm of solicitors with offices in Ellesmere Port and Middlewich. It provides legal advice to clients across Cheshire and, thanks to the use of current technology, also to clients throughout England and Wales. The firm presents itself as a modern, forward-thinking practice with roots dating back to 1979, and states that every client has a dedicated solicitor, with direct access by phone and email, in order to build a long-term relationship of trust.

Services for individuals

The area aimed at private individuals covers buying and selling a home, remortgaging and equity release, wills, probate and powers of attorney, as well as employment law for employees.

• Buying and selling a home: assistance with residential conveyancing processes, for both buyers and sellers, with the aim of reducing stress and protecting the client's interests.
• Remortgaging and equity release: legal support to restructure debt, access a lower mortgage interest rate or release part of the value of the home.
• Wills, probate and powers of attorney: advice on planning for the future or managing the loss of a family member, including lasting powers of attorney (LPA).
• Employment law for employees: representation and advice in situations such as discrimination, harassment or unfair treatment in the workplace.

Services for businesses

The firm also serves business owners and HR departments. Its business offering includes commercial property and employment law for employers, with HR resources designed specifically for small businesses.

• Commercial property: advice to businesses buying, selling or leasing commercial real estate assets, in order to secure title to new premises.
• Employment law for employers and HR: assistance with disciplinary procedures, harassment claims, discrimination cases and workplace grievances affecting the running of the business.

How we work

The firm describes a six-step process: the client calls or writes to set out their matter and receives a quote; they accept the quote and return the signed documentation; they receive a client care letter with terms and conditions and relevant information; the firm carries out the work; dates and final arrangements are agreed; and the matter is completed.

Publications and current topics

The firm's website includes a blog with posts on regulatory changes and issues in the property sector. Topics published include the employment changes effective from 6 April, the differences between ground rent, service charge and rent charge, and the cladding issue and the External Wall Survey (EWS) in the UK housing market.

Company and regulatory information

Blain Boland & Co is the trading name of Blain Boland & Thomas Limited, a company registered in England with number 06535300. It is a firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, with SRA number 485860.

Offices and locations

Ellesmere Port office: 100 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 0AD · Telephone: 0151 355 2645

Middlewich office: Wheelock Chambers, 74 Wheelock Street, Middlewich CW10 9AB · Telephone: 01606 834 824