Blackstone Solicitors is an award-winning, tenacious law firm with offices in South Manchester and London, serving businesses and individuals throughout the UK and worldwide. Specializing in commercial law, property law, and niche sectors including equine law and sports law, the firm stands out for its highly academic and dedicated team, proactive communication, and transparent approach to client service.
The firm works closely with clients to ensure clarity at every stage, providing upfront timescales and fees while exploring all viable legal avenues. Their expertise spans a diverse range of commercial, property, and private client matters, with notable experience in complex disputes, financing structures, and sector-specific regulatory issues. They serve both corporate entities—such as equestrian businesses, sports organizations, and agricultural enterprises—and private individuals seeking specialized legal support.
Services Offered
- Equine Law
- Horse Sale and Purchase Agreements
- Horse Loan Agreements
- Horse Ownership Agreements
- Livery Agreements and Contracts
- Training Agreements
- Grazing Agreements
- Trade and private seller sale and purchase disputes
- Agency Disputes
- Equine Litigation
- Equine Veterinary Disputes
- Insurance Claims and Disputes
- Industry Supplier Disputes
- Equestrian Partnership Disputes
- Ownership and Co-ownership Disputes
- Veterinary Negligence
- Farrier Negligence
- Horse Trainer and Rider Negligence Claims
- Equestrian Business Sales
- Equestrian Property Sales
- Sports Law
- Player/Athlete Contracts
- Player Breaches
- Manager Contracts
- Club Contracts
- Club Breaches
- Agent Representation Agreements
- Kit & Sportswear Disputes
- Intellectual Property Disputes
- Commission Disputes
- HMRC Issues
- Licensing, Media & Broadcasting
- Regulatory & Governance Issues
- Sports Marketing
- Central Contracts in Cricket
- Corporate Solicitors
- Succession Planning
- Companies and Business Sales and Purchase
- Joint Ventures
- Shareholder Agreements
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Company Reorganisations
- Partnerships
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- Articles of Association
- Business Finance
- Commercial Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Breach of Contract
- Building Dispute Resolution
- Builder & Trade Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Debt Recovery
- Dispute Resolution Services
- Lease Disputes
- Litigation Disputes
- Professional Negligence
- Rent Claims
- Shareholder Disputes
- Commercial Property
- Breach of Lease
- Breach of Restrictive Covenant
- Commercial Conveyancing
- Dilapidation Claims
- Lease Renewal Proceedings
- Commercial Planning Permission
- Property Development
- Property Disputes
- Rent Recovery
- Retention of Title Claims
- Right of Way Disputes
- Service Charge Disputes
- Site Acquisitions and Plot Sales
- Commercial Leases
- Terminating a Commercial Lease
- Property Finance
- Advice on the Recoveries and Enforcement Process Against Defaulting Borrowers
- Alternative and More Complex Loan Structures
- Bridging Finance Contracts for Borrowers
- Bridging Finance for Corporate Borrowers
- Bridging Finance Security Documentation for Lenders
- Debentures
- Deeds of Priority
- Facility Letter
- Legal Charges
- Personal Guarantees
- Secured Lending to Pension Trustees for Property
- Secured Lending to Alternative Corporate Entities for Real Estate
- Secured Lending to Companies for Property
- Secured Lending to Private Individuals for Property
- Step-In Rights for Lenders
- Construction Solicitors
- Adjudication
- Arbitration
- Collateral Warranties and Third Party Rights
- Contaminated Land
- Contract Drafting in Construction
- Development Agreements
- Due Diligence Audits for Banks and Other Financial Institutions
- Engineering Contracts
- Framework Agreements
- Guarantees and Bonds
- I.C.E Contracts
- JCT Contract Solicitors
- Licences
- Mediation
- NEC Contract Solicitors
- Overruns in Construction Projects
- Parent Company Guarantees
- Pre-Construction Service Agreements
- Regulatory Issues in Construction
- Rights to Cancel
- Smash and Grab Adjudication
- Agricultural Solicitors
- Buying and Selling Agricultural Land
- Agricultural Land for Development
- Agricultural Holdings Act 1986
- Farming Disputes
- Farm Partnerships and Corporate Structures
- Basic Payment Schemes
- Agricultural Act 2020
- Farming Property Disputes
- Commercial Contracts for Farming Businesses
- Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995
- Farm Business Tenancies
- Succession Planning
- Director Lasting Power of Attorney
- Shareholder Agreements
- Articles of Association
- Making a Will
- Setting Up Trusts
- Lifetime Giving
- Charitable Gifts and Trusts
- Care Home Fees
- Setting Up a Power of Attorney
- Setting Up a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
- Setting Up a Property and Financial Lasting Power of Attorney
- Residential Property
- Boundary Disputes
- Fraudulent Property Transactions
- Landlord & Tenant Disputes
- New Build Conveyancing
- Possession Claims
- Remortgage Legal Advice
- Residential Conveyancing
- Transfer of Equity Services
- Wills
- Writing a Will
- Deeds of Variation
- Inheritance Planning
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Care Home Fee Protection Wills
- Probate
- Probate and estates
- Wills and Inheritance Disputes
- Contesting a Will
- Defending a Contested Will
- Promises and Gifts Before Death
- Inheritance Act Claims
- Trust Disputes
- Mistakes in Wills
- Farming Estate Disputes
- Executor Disputes
- Caveats in a Will
- Undue Influence on a Will
- Contesting a Will Due to Dementia
- Challenging a Will After Probate Is Granted
- Estate Administration Disputes
- Property and Asset Disputes
- Powers of Attorney Disputes
- Court of Protection Disputes
- Trustee Disputes
- Sanctions Law
- China Desk
The firm serves clients across the UK and internationally, with specific expertise in handling cross-border and complex regulatory matters. Their multilingual capabilities and sector-focused desks, such as the China Desk, enhance their ability to support a global clientele. Recognized for successful outcomes—including a notable five-figure settlement in a banking dispute—Blackstone Solicitors combines legal precision with a client-centered, results-driven approach.
