Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London
Michael Blandy Solicitors was founded in 2016 with a mission to deliver modern legal services combining technical expertise with a client-focused approach. Our team operates from offices in London, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Ulverston, serving clients nationwide. We specialise in corporate transactions, commercial and residential property, litigation, employment law, and private client services, supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, investors, and multinational organisations.Our culture prioritises transparency, practical advice, and open communication, avoiding legal jargon to ensure clarity for clients. We embrace innovation through technology to enhance service efficiency while maintaining a personal touch. Our commitment to price transparency includes upfront fee explanations and accessible funding options. With a diverse team reflecting our client base, we provide tailored legal solutions aligned with individual and business needs across the UK.
Services
Business Immigration
Commercial Property
Employment Law
French Law
Litigation
Personal Immigration
Private Client
Residential Property
Corporate & Commercial
Conveyancing
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer nationwide legal expertise with offices in London, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Ulverston.
- Our team combines immigration and employment law specialisms for holistic business support.
- We prioritise price transparency with upfront fee explanations and accessible funding options.
- Our innovative use of technology streamlines legal processes without compromising personal service.
- We provide sector-specific insights tailored to clients in property, healthcare, finance, and tech.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Business Immigration
Our business immigration solicitors assist employers with sponsorship licences, skilled worker visas, and Home Office compliance. We provide strategic advice to navigate complex immigration rules, ensuring businesses recruit and retain international talent while maintaining compliance. Clients benefit from our dual expertise in immigration and employment law, with support spanning licence applications, certificate of sponsorship management, and compliance audits.
Commercial Property
We offer specialist legal advice for commercial property transactions, including leases, acquisitions, disputes, and development projects. Our solicitors support landlords, tenants, and investors with risk assessment and contract negotiations. With nationwide coverage, we combine legal expertise with commercial insight to protect client interests in retail, hospitality, and industrial sectors.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises businesses and individuals on disciplinary procedures, contracts, tribunals, and compliance. We provide tailored solutions for HR challenges, including redundancy management and restrictive covenants. Clients receive practical guidance to resolve disputes efficiently, supported by our sector-specific knowledge in retail, technology, and financial services.
Personal Immigration
We assist individuals with visa applications, settlement, and British citizenship, including spouse visas, student routes, and ancestry claims. Our solicitors prepare evidence-based applications to meet Home Office criteria, offering support for appeals and long-term immigration planning. Expertise covers post-HC 1333 reforms and complex family reunion cases.
Residential Property
Our residential property solicitors guide homebuyers and investors through conveyancing, lease extensions, and equity release. We provide dedicated legal advisers for transactions nationwide, handling title searches, mortgage liaisons, and probate sales. Clients benefit from streamlined processes and industry connections, including surveyors and estate agents.
People
Sanae Sahebjalal
Head of Corporate Immigration
Sanae leads our corporate immigration team, specialising in sponsorship licences and skilled worker visas. With expertise in Home Office compliance, she advises businesses on global mobility and immigration strategy.
Dylan Leet
Head of Real Estate Finance
Dylan oversees real estate finance matters, including commercial property loans and development funding. His experience includes advising on secured lending and property-backed financing solutions for businesses.
Hamed Ovaisi
Chairman
Hamed chairs Michael Blandy Solicitors, combining corporate law expertise with strategic leadership. He specialises in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, and business restructuring across multiple sectors.
Nicole Hoddinott
Solicitor
Nicole advises on private client matters, including wills, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning. She supports clients with wealth management and succession planning tailored to personal and business needs.
Michael Mulcare
Consultant Litigation Solicitor
Michael specialises in commercial and property litigation, providing strategic dispute resolution advice. His expertise includes debt recovery, contractual disputes, and professional negligence claims.
Questions
What areas of law does SO Legal specialise in?
We specialise in business immigration, commercial and residential property, employment law, litigation, personal immigration, and private client services, supporting clients nationwide.
How does SO Legal ensure price transparency?
We provide upfront fee explanations and accessible funding options, including insurance cover where available, to ensure no hidden costs for our clients.
Do you offer services to both businesses and individuals?
Yes, we advise businesses on immigration, employment, and corporate law, while individuals receive support with visas, wills, property transactions, and personal legal matters.
Are your solicitors regulated by professional bodies?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales, ensuring compliance with professional and ethical standards.
What makes SO Legal different from other law firms?
We combine technical legal expertise with a client-centric approach, using technology to streamline services while maintaining a personal touch and sector-specific insights.
