UK law firm plunges into administration - in business for 40 years
The firm informed clients it would no longer be able to act for them and advised them to appoint new solicitors as soon as possible.
www.express.co.ukBLB Solicitors has recently entered administration, with multiple reports noting the firm ceased trading around late April 2026. Clients have been advised to switch to alternate solicitors as the sale of the business fell through. Additionally, media coverage highlights disruption to ongoing conveyancing and other client matters across BLB’s six offices in the South West. [BBC: Clients left 'stunned' as solicitors cease trading][BBC: Clients shocked as West firm BLB Solicitors ceases trading][The Negotiator: Major conveyancing firm goes under after sale collapses]
Key points to know now
- The firm operated six offices in the South West, including Trowbridge, Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Bradford-on-Avon, and Almondsbury, and employed dozens of solicitors [BBC articles and The Negotiator coverage].
- Administration means a formal process to protect client money and files; clients should act quickly to appoint new solicitors to handle ongoing matters such as property transactions [BBC coverage; Specters overview].
- If you were a BLB client, gather all case files, correspondence, and any funding or fee arrangements, and contact the SRA if you suspect client money or file handling may be at risk. BLB’s notices indicate they are coordinating with other parties for a potential rescue, but there is no assurance a sale will proceed [BBC notices; Specters article].
What you can do next
- For ongoing conveyancing or urgent legal matters, promptly engage a new solicitor and request transfer of files and documents from BLB if possible.
- Monitor official updates from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and local press for any changes in administration status or potential partial rescues.
- If you have a specific case (e.g., a property purchase) share the details, and I can help outline next steps and potential timelines based on typical administration workflows.
Citations
- BLB Solicitors administration and client impact reports [BBC: Clients left 'stunned' as solicitors cease trading] [BBC: Clients shocked as West firm BLB Solicitors ceases trading] [The Negotiator: Major conveyancing firm goes under after sale collapses]