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Third Annual Hockey Tournament for Charity

On Wednesday 16th July, Porter Dodson hosted its third annual Taunton Professionals Charity Hockey Tournament at King's College, Taunton. The local...

Porter Dodson Supports Exeter City Community Trust at the Great West Run 2025

On Sunday 25th May 2025, seven committed runners from Porter Dodson Solicitors’ Exeter office laced up their running shoes to take part in the...

Taunton Half Marathon returns in 2026 – Powered by Porter Dodson!

Porter Dodson is delighted to be the headline sponsor for the Taunton Half Marathon, which makes its highly anticipated return on 1st March 2026....

Porter Dodson celebrates third consecutive Gold Investors in People accreditation

Porter Dodson is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Gold Investors in People accreditation for the third consecutive...

Porter Dodson announced as headline sponsor of the Sherborne Abbey Festival 2025

Porter Dodson is delighted to announce its return as the headline sponsor of the 2025 Sherborne Abbey Festival, one of the South West’s premier...

Exeter professionals inaugural netball tournament triumphs at Exeter University

Porter Dodson proudly hosted its inaugural mixed netball tournament at Exeter University on Thursday 27th March 2025, bringing together the local...

Porter Dodson raises over £730 for Exeter City Community Trust’s Big Sleep Out 2025

Porter Dodson’s Exeter Corporate Team proudly took part in the Exeter City Community Trust Supported Housing Big Sleep Out 2025 on Friday 14 March...

Stamp Duty Land Tax Increase effective 1 April 2025

With less than one month to go, the temporary relief on Stamp Duty Land Tax is due to end on 1 April 2025. This change is likely to impact most...

The importance of observing the Earn-out terms

The recent case of ‘Hughes and others v CSC Computer Sciences Ltd’ has highlighted the importance of clear drafting of, and the strict compliance...

Companies House implements new powers and penalties

With the passing of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Financial Penalty) Regulations 2024 last year, the UK Registrar for...

Apprenticeship Success at Porter Dodson

Porter Dodson is proud to celebrate the qualification of Michael Fitzgerald, who joined the firm as an apprentice solicitor and recently achieved the...

Porter Dodson completes sale of Middleton Engineering

Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial Team recently assisted in the legal aspects of the sale of the entire issued share capital of Middleton...

Does your company meet the ‘appropriate address’ requirement at Companies House?

Companies House have introduced new rules regarding the registered office address of a company which are relevant on the incorporation of a new...

Wholesale reform recommended for adoption process

A report has been published on 7th November 2024 recommending wholesale reform to the process of adoption in the UK.

Changes to Employee Ownership Trusts tax rules following the Autumn 2024 Budget

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are trusts which have been set up for the benefit of all of the employees of a business, with a controlling...

Countdown to compliance: General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)

On 13 December 2024, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) comes into force.

The continuing erosion of Business Asset Disposal Relief

As part of a raft of tax changes announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget, the rates of capital gains tax (CGT) applying to assets which qualify for...

The Autumn Budget Announcement: What does it mean for your succession planning?

Following yesterday’s announcement from Rachel Reeves, change is coming for the way that agricultural businesses and estates need to plan for the...

Week in the life of a Property Litigation Trainee

A week in the life of a Property Litigation Trainee offers an insightful glimpse into the diverse tasks and responsibilities involved in a training...

The Harrods Scandal & the Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment

The recent allegations surrounding Mohamed Al Fayed are a stark reminder of the importance of protecting staff from sexual harassment. The...

Porter Dodson advises HTG-UK Limited on acquisition of Safe Care Transport Ltd

Porter Dodson Solicitors is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of Safe Care Transport Ltd by Health Transportation...

Employment Rights Bill

A new government often means big changes! As predicted by Sarah Cook in her post Will Labour's Plan Make Work Pay? (porterdodson.co.uk), the new...

Porter Dodson celebrates newly qualified Solicitors at DASLS admission ceremony 2024

Porter Dodson is proud to announce that three of our newly qualified solicitors recently attended the Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS)...

Porter Dodson Secures Ambulance Station Leases

Porter Dodson is pleased to announce its involvement in securing vital leases for HTG-UK's new Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)...

Free Live Webinar - Is your business ready...? The law on sexual harassment is about to change!

From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new positive duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. Failing to...

Incorporating a new company

It is now a requirement when submitting an incorporation of a new company at Companies House to include a registered email address. This email...

Hockey sticks for charity: Taunton professionals come together for a worthy cause

On Wednesday 28th August, hockey sticks clashed, and shin pads were dusted off as Porter Dodson hosted its second annual Taunton Professionals...

Porter Dodson welcomes family law specialist, Louise Minifie, to the Exeter office

Porter Dodson is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Minifie as a Senior Associate at their recently relocated Exeter office. Louise brings...

Community Spirit Restores Alhampton Inn: A Triumph of Local Collaboration

For over 350 years the Alhampton Inn has been a gathering place for the residents of the Somerset village of Alhampton, near Shepton Mallet. When the...

Porter Dodson advise on the sale of Hornsbury Mill, Chard

Porter Dodson’s Commercial department are delighted to have acted for the sellers in the recent sale of Hornsbury Mill near Chard, a popular...

Porter Dodson’s Exeter office has moved!

Top 200 law firm Porter Dodson is excited to open its new Exeter office located at 11-15 Dix’s Field, Exeter relocating from Clockwise House, Exeter.

Employment Specialist, Kate Shawcross, Promoted to Partner

Porter Dodson is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Shawcross to Partner in the Employment team, effective from 1st August 2024.

Porter Dodson Successfully Facilitates Sale of Shares in Mecelec Design Limited

Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial Team has recently completed the sale of shares in Mecelec Design Limited.

Porter Dodson retain ranking in the latest High Net Worth Guide 2024

Porter Dodson is thrilled to have been recognised in the recently released Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide. The guide differentiates the...

Porter Dodson Supports Longrun Meadow Conservation Project through Volunteering Efforts

Staff from Porter Dodson recently spent time away from the office volunteering with the Longrun Meadow Conservation Project. Located in the heart of...

Porter Dodson Completes Sale of Premier IT Partnership Limited to VitalHub Corp.

Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial Team is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of the entire issued share capital of Premier...

Porter Dodson announces staff promotions in response to continued growth

Porter Dodson is pleased to announce the promotion of several key members of its staff in recognition of their outstanding contributions and the...

Commercial Property Team secures Chelsea showroom for Vispring Limited

Porter Dodson’s Commercial Property Team are delighted to have assisted Vispring Limited, the luxury British bed manufacturer, in the acquisition of...

The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice

April 2024 saw the launch of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice. The Code provides guidance to agricultural landlord and tenants...

Porter Dodson welcomes two new Partners to strengthen Private Client team

Southwest based law firm, Porter Dodson, is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Simpson and Chris Dickinson as Partners, further enhancing their...

Porter Dodson's Managing Partner, Kate James, Raises Over £2,300 for Children's Hospice South West

Porter Dodson proudly supported this year's Jail and Bail fundraising event held at Exeter Castle in support of Children’s Hospice South West. Jail &...

Porter Dodson’s Private Client team welcomes new Partner, Susannah Emson

Porter Dodson is boosting their offering in the Southwest Private Client sector by the appointment of Susannah Emson (formerly Bower) as a Partner...

A win at the High Court for the Commercial Dispute Resolution team

Porter Dodson’s Commercial Dispute Resolution team are celebrating a win in the companies and insolvency division of the High Court on behalf of a...

High Court - Shareholders Agreement - Obligation to 'work together in good faith' to seek an exit

In a recent case the High Court determined that an investor shareholder potentially suffered unfair prejudice when the company failed to comply with...

International Women’s Day 2024 – interview with Kate James

What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

Porter Dodson Solicitors celebrate successful completion of acquisition deal for David and Charles

Porter Dodson Solicitors were pleased to be involved with the successful completion of an asset purchase agreement between David and Charles and...

Porter Dodson enhances Corporate Commercial Team with the appointment of Antonia Power

Porter Dodson is delighted to announce the appointment of Solicitor Antonia Power as Head of Commercial for our Exeter office, fortifying our ...

Porter Dodson advise on the sale of Framptons Limited to Swedish firm

Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial team recently supported local food and drink producer Framptons Limited with the sale of its entire issued share...

Porter Dodson promote Jenny Shepherd to Partner

Porter Dodson Solicitors, a top 200 UK law firm, proudly announces the appointment of Jenny Shepherd as a Partner in the Wellington office, effective...

Quiz hats on, it’s time to get Quizzical

Porter Dodson staff from across the firm’s seven offices came together in two locations for a fun evening of quizzing, hosted at the Hankridge Arms...

Evelyn Adfield achieves Band 1 Ranking from Chambers and Partners

Evelyn Adfield, Partner and Head of Department for Corporate Commercial at Porter Dodson has been ranked as a Band 1 Lawyer for Corporate Commercial...

Team PD compete in Law Society Sevens Netball

On Sunday 17th September, the Porter Dodson netball team made the trip to London to debut in the Law Society Sevens Netball, an annual one-day...

Taunton Professionals take to the hockey pitch in the name of Charity

On Monday 14th August Porter Dodson hosted the first Taunton Professionals Hockey Tournament at Taunton Vale Sports Club in aid of Children’s Hospice...

Porter Dodson supports the RNLI Raft Race 2023

Porter Dodson was excited to take to the water for another year, competing in the annual RNLI Raft Race at West Bay in Dorset. A team of advisors...

Porter Dodson advise on the purchase of Hotel Riviera Sidmouth

Porter Dodson are delighted to have advised Unison Triumph Investments (UK) Limited on the recent acquisition of Hotel Riviera in Sidmouth –...

Coombe Farm Organic acquired by Eversfield Organic Ltd

Following a flurry of recent local business transactions, Porter Dodson are pleased to have advised Coombe Farm Retail, a provider of premium organic...

DIY Divorce - Is it Worth the Risk?

Is DIY divorce worth the risk? The UK competition watchdog has announced that it intends to examine claims made by online divorce services in light...

A vital piece of Sherborne’s heritage saved for public benefit

Porter Dodson recently gifted a huge and beautifully illustrated map of Sherborne dating from 1834 to Dorset History Centre where it will be...

Porter Dodson ranked in the 2023 Chambers High Net Worth Guide

Porter Dodson is thrilled to have been recognised in the latest global Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide. The guide differentiates the best...

Julia Perrins Wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Legal Awards

Porter Dodson Partner, Julia Perrins, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for services to legal practice at the recent Devon and Somerset Law...

Porter Dodson Welcomes Will Bartley to the Property Disputes Team

We are pleased to announce that Porter Dodson has appointed a new Associate to the Property Disputes Team. Will joins the firm with more than 7...

Porter Dodson Welcomes New Partner, Paul Watkins

Porter Dodson is pleased to welcome Paul Watkins, who joins us as a Partner in the Bridport office and brings with him a wealth of experience in the...

Commercial leases: the end of the fixed term

When fixed term of a commercial lease expires, there may be various options available to the landlord or the tenant however, these options will be...

Porter Dodson recognised as an Investor in People for the third time

Porter Dodson has achieved We invest in people gold accreditation from Investors in People. This is the third consecutive time that the firm has...

Porter Dodson announces new Managing Partner

UK Top 200 law firm Porter Dodson, based across Somerset & Dorset, has appointed a new Managing Partner. Kate James takes on the role from Rob Fox,...

Christmas Charity Donations

The pandemic continues to affect everyone, albeit in different ways and to differing extents, with charities especially being hit hard over the last...

Ranked in Chambers UK 2022

Porter Dodson, has been ranked once again in Chambers UK (2022).

Recommended in the Legal 500 UK 2022

Porter Dodson has once again been recommended in the Legal 500 UK.

Porter Dodson recognised for delivering an exemplary service to clients

Porter Dodson is delighted to be recognised in the Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) Regional Awards 2020 for Corporate Social Responsibility...

New associate joins Porter Dodson Dispute Resolution Team

Porter Dodson has appointed a new associate to the Dispute Resolution Team. Helen Williams joins the firm with more than 15 years’ experience in the...

Porter Dodson ranked in Chambers HNW 2021

Once again, Porter Dodson has been ranked in the global Chambers High Net Worth guide.

Leading lawyers promoted to Associates

Law firm Porter Dodson, based across Somerset & Dorset, has promoted two leading lawyers to the position of associate.

Sherborne Business Awards 2021

All of our teams are well known for the first-class service they provide to our clients.

New corporate partner at Porter Dodson

Law firm Porter Dodson, based across Somerset & Dorset, has appointed David Culshaw to the partnership.

Local solicitors pledge to make a difference

We would normally host Christmas drinks for all our offices in December. Like many others we have been unable to celebrate Christmas in our usual way...

Ranked in Chambers UK 2021

Porter Dodson has again been ranked in leading legal directory Chambers UK.

Recommended in the Legal 500 2021

Porter Dodson has been recommended in the Legal 500 UK's 2021 edition.

Porter Dodson recommended in Chambers HNW 2020

Porter Dodson has been ranked in the global Chambers High Net Worth guide once again.

Once again ranked in leading legal directories

The firm and several of its lawyers have recently been ranked in independent legal guides, The Legal 500 UK and Chambers UK. The guides recommend law...

Residential Property Partner recognised for National Award

We are delighted that newly appointed partner, Michelle Wilson, has been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) National...

Peloton Perils

With the day of our ride fast approaching, many of us are trying to strike the balance between getting in plenty of last minute rides, but without...

Time for an update

Training seems to be going well to date. We have managed two big training rides, both around 80 miles, and team morale seems good. Time is ticking...

Porter Dodson shortlisted for prestigious legal awards

We are delighted to be shortlisted in the Medium Law Firm of the Year category at the Law Society’s prestigious Excellence Awards 2019, the highest...

Porter Dodson recommended in Chambers HNW 2019

Porter Dodson has been ranked in the global Chambers High Net Worth Guide for a consecutive year.

Porter Dodson recognised again as an Investor In People

Porter Dodson is delighted to have retained the Investors in People Gold standard accreditation after being assessed against the new framework,...

Porter Dodson shortlisted for National Award

Porter Dodson is delighted to be shortlisted in the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) National Awards 2019 for the Law Firm of the Year...

September is only three months away: our second training ride

Kate, Robyn, Scott, Barnaby, Rob Titcombe and I converged on the village of Yetminster south of Yeovil and Sherborne for a second ride out this last...

The highs and lows of our first training ride together

Our first joint training ride started well with a bright sunny morning. The team assembled and was ready to go at the appointed time. There were a...

Why I am riding to raise funds for the RNLI

I feel the 5th September is creeping closer now and negative thoughts are starting to sink in. So was I absolutely crazy to sign up to the Porter...

DASLS Awards 2019

Last November, the firm entered the Devon & Somerset Law Society Awards (DASLS). We put forward five individuals, one team and two firm-wide...

Recommended in Chambers UK 2019

Porter Dodson has once again been ranked in Chambers UK, a leading legal directory.

Legal 500 2019 recognition

Porter Dodson has been recommended in the leading industry guide Legal 500 UK (2018-19).

Porter Dodson recommended in Chambers HNW 2018

Porter Dodson has once again been ranked in the global Chambers High Net Worth guide.

Corporate commercial associate appointment

Porter Dodson has strengthened its Corporate Commercial offering with the appointment of David Culshaw. He joins as an Associate Solicitor, working...

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