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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...
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Ranked in Chambers UK 2021
Porter Dodson has again been ranked in leading legal directory Chambers UK.
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Recommended in the Legal 500 2021
Porter Dodson has been recommended in the Legal 500 UK's 2021 edition.
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Porter Dodson recommended in Chambers HNW 2020
Porter Dodson has been ranked in the global Chambers High Net Worth guide once again.
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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...
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The 'Tryhard Ten' Prepare for the 'Great Eight'
A bike repair masterclass took place last Wednesday for the 'tryhard ten' taking on the ‘great eight’ office cycle challenge on 5th September in...
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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...
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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...
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Porter Dodson recommended in Chambers HNW 2019
Porter Dodson has been ranked in the global Chambers High Net Worth Guide for a consecutive year.
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Midsummer Garden Party
Having been invited to attend our Garden Party to promote our bike ride which is taking place in September in aid of the RNLI, I was slightly...
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Money raised for Yeovil Freewheelers
Porter Dodson's Yeovil office has presented their charity of the year 2018-19, Yeovil Freewheelers, with a cheque.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Money raised for Somerset Sight
Local charity, Somerset Sight, has been presented with a cheque by Porter Dodson's Taunton office.
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Yeovil Young Professionals with Fordington Gin
Last night our young professionals hosted their second Yeovil Young Professionals (YYP) event, this time held in our offices at Telford House.
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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...
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FAB (Dorset) with Fordington Gin & Baboo Gelato
Last week we were delighted to relaunch our FAB (Dorset) forum at the Shire Hall in Dorchester. Local businesses, with an emphasis on those in the...
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A Blustery Day at Wincanton Races
We were joined at Wincanton last week by clients and professional contacts for a day at the races. Despite placing an order for good weather, the...
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Wine Tasting at Dorset Wine Company
Porter Dodson and Milsted Langdon were delighted to co-host a wine tasting evening at Dorset Wine Company in Poundbury on Wednesday 6th March.
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St Margaret's Hospice Fundraising Quiz
Porter Dodson was delighted to welcome local businesses to a fundraising night for St Margaret's Hospice at Lanes Hotel on Thursday evening.
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Recommended in Chambers UK 2019
Porter Dodson has once again been ranked in Chambers UK, a leading legal directory.
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Legal 500 2019 recognition
Porter Dodson has been recommended in the leading industry guide Legal 500 UK (2018-19).
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Porter Dodson recommended in Chambers HNW 2018
Porter Dodson has once again been ranked in the global Chambers High Net Worth guide.
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Corporate commercial associate appointment
Porter Dodson has strengthened its Corporate Commercial offering with the appointment of David Culshaw. He joins as an Associate Solicitor,...
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Money raised for League of Friends Musgrove Park
Local charity, League of Friends Musgrove Park, has been presented with a cheque by Porter Dodson.
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New family partner at Porter Dodson
Porter Dodson has appointed a new partner to its family team. Cathryn Smith joined the firm in 2015 and works in the Yeovil office with some 75...
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Stamp Duty Relief for first-time buyers
At last, we have had some long-awaited good news from the budget for the housing market.
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Recommended in Chambers UK 2018
Porter Dodson has once again been ranked in legal directory Chambers UK.
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Somerset Business Awards 2017 Sponsor
Porter Dodson was proud to sponsor the Technology & Innovation Award at the recent Somerset Business Awards 2017.
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Recommended again in the Legal 500
Porter Dodson has been recommended in the latest edition of the Legal 500 UK (2017).
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Porter Dodson recommended in Chambers HNW 2017
We are delighted to have been ranked in the global Chambers High Net Worth guide.
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Cheque presented to the Rosie Crane Trust
Employees at the Taunton office held regular fundraising events and activities, such as dress down days, bake sales and Office Olympics, to raise...
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Employment Tribunal fees found to be unlawful
The Supreme Court has confirmed that Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal fees are unlawful and will be quashed.
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Moles Brewery sold to South West drinks company
Founders of the well-known South West based Moles Brewery, Black Rat and West Country Gold Cider brands have recently sold the company to...
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Latest update from Stephen Mahoney – Vice President of DASLS
Since Stephen Mahoney, Partner at Porter Dodson, took over as Vice President of the Dorset and Somerset Law Society (DASLS), his involvement has...
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Law Society President visits the Taunton office
On Monday, members of our Taunton office had the opportunity to meet with the President of the Law Society, Robert Bourns, to discuss issues...
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Money raised for Mosaic by Dorchester office
Dorset charity, Mosaic, has been presented with a cheque by Porter Dodson.
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Partner elected as DASLS Vice President
Stephen Mahoney, Partner and Wellington Office Head, has recently been elected Devon and Somerset Law Society's (DASLS) Vice President.
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Porter Dodson is supporting local charity, St Margaret’s Hospice
With the new regulations surrounding communications coming into force in May 2018, St Margaret’s Hospice is asking their supporters to complete a...
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Porter Dodson raise money for Yeovil Hospital Charity
Yeovil charity, Yeovil Hospital Charity, has been presented with a cheque by Porter Dodson.
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Porter Dodson move to Telford House
Porter Dodson has moved to new offices in Yeovil, located at Telford House, The Park, which is in a prominent position overlooking the Hospital...
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Shortlisted for the 2017 DASLS Law Firm of the Year, and Innovation Awards
Porter Dodson is delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2017 Devon & Somerset Law Society Law Firm (11+ Partners) of the Year, and Innovation...
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Porter Dodson recommended in Chambers UK 2017
Porter Dodson, has once again been ranked in Chambers UK.
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Just one point away!
Having signed up for the Moonraker Challenge, committed ourselves to seven miles and taken our compass reading lessons, we set out one sunny...
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On the right track?
The Porter Dodson Moonraker team met yesterday with our very own Bear Grylls, Phil Stocker.
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Networking with a Difference
As a Firm, we support many local projects and networking events around Somerset and Dorset. Our most recent endeavour was a networking bike ride...
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Can anyone use a compass?
So there we all were, sat quite happily at our desks one September afternoon, minding our business, when a very innocent looking email arrived...
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Recognition in the Legal 500 once again
Porter Dodson has been recommended in the leading industry guide, Legal 500 UK (2016), once again.
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Taunton office raises £822.18 for St Margaret’s Hospice
Somerset charity, St Margaret’s Hospice, has been presented with a cheque by Lesley Gaskell, Partner at Porter Dodson.
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Porter Dodson recognised as an Investor in People
Porter Dodson has been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK who believe in...
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Cycling… The Coast 2 Coast Event
It has been around two weeks since the cycle ride took place. The “never again” that followed immediately after the event and for the few days...
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Cycling... Go On! Give it a Go!
Well, a week has now passed since the Porter Dodson Pedalers completed the DSAA C2C cycle challenge. Firstly, I have to say that parading past my...
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Cycling… The set backs
Well I had good intentions, I did the training on the turbo (see last blog post on 17th March) and I even managed to go out and about on some...
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Porter Dodson ranked 7th for economic growth
The Lawyer magazine reported last week that across a spread of financial measures, Porter Dodson showed the 7th best growth performance of the Top...
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Cycling… Getting out there
You’d think it would be easy to start training once you’ve got the bike. But then it rains, or it’s frosty, or it’s dark.
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Cycling… The Bike
It took at least a week before the enormity of the event and the challenges it would bring really sunk in. In my naivety I assumed I would be able...
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Joy's upcoming adventure to darkest Peru!
In May of this year, Joy Woollerton, one of our Residential Property legal advisors, will be trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to raise...
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Cycling… Remind me, why did I agree to that?
Signing up for the event... Having joined the Firm last year, I’ve only recently learned of the Dorset and Somerset Coast 2 Coast (C2C) cycling...
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Yeovil office raises £900 for St Margaret's Hospice
Somerset charity, St Margaret’s Hospice, has been presented with a cheque by Robert Fox, Managing Partner and Yeovil Office Head.
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Shortlisted for the 2016 DASLS Law Firm of the Year Award
Porter Dodson is delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2016 Devon & Somerset Law Society Law Firm (11+ Partners) of the Year Award category.
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Taunton office raises £1200 for The Conquest Centre
Somerset charity, The Conquest Centre, has been presented with a cheque for a significant sum of money by Lesley Gaskell, Partner in the Taunton...
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Porter Dodson ranked in Chambers UK
Porter Dodson has been ranked in the 2016 edition of Chambers UK once again.
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Porter Dodson takes on the Commando Challenge
On 10th October 2015, a team of solicitors, managers, legal advisors and support staff from the firm completed the Commando Challenge in aid of...
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Porter Dodson recommended in the Legal 500 again
Porter Dodson, has once again been recommended in the recent edition of leading industry publication, Legal 500 (2015).
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Austen Whetham & Guest joins Porter Dodson
Porter Dodson, a UK Top 200 law firm, has today merged with the highly regarded local solicitors, Austen Whetham & Guest of South Street, Bridport.
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Cycling from London to Paris
Our Business Excellence Manager, Phil Stocker, is spending the next few days cycling the long journey from London to Paris to raise funds for...
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On your bike!
Our Business Excellence Manager, Phil Stocker, and Taunton office head, Stephen Wray, joined nearly 600 other cyclists on Sunday 17 May 2015 for...
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New Commercial Partner appointment at the Yeovil office
Porter Dodson has further strengthened its Commercial services offering with the appointment of Victoria Walker. She joins as Partner in the...
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Porter Dodson ranked in Chambers UK 2015
Following on from their recent recommendation in the Legal 500, Porter Dodson’s position as one of the leading law firms in the South West has...
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Porter Dodson once again ranked in the Legal 500
UK top 200 law firm, Porter Dodson, has once again been recommended in the leading industry publication Legal 500 (2014), further reinforcing...
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Partner appointments at Porter Dodson
Porter Dodson is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicholas Clegg and Chris Pemberton to the role of Partner following the firm’s...
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Walking for St Margaret’s Hospice
As in previous years, Porter Dodson has sponsored the Great Somerset Walk in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice. As well as being a fund raising event,...
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£1200 raised by the Taunton office for the Beacon Centre
Porter Dodson’s Taunton office has raised £1200 for its 2013/14 nominated charity, the Beacon Centre. The money has been raised by employees...
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Solicitor retires after 36 years with Porter Dodson
Nick Williams has retired from Porter Dodson after more than 30 years with the Firm.
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New Associate appointment at Porter Dodson’s Taunton office
Stephen Wray (Office Head at Taunton office), Ben Hingley and Bruce Weir
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Green Shoots 2014 style?
By Nicholas Clegg, Finance Director
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Solicitors get a solar powered boost
Somerset and Dorset solicitors Porter Dodson has recently (January, 2014) installed solar panels onto its roof to help reduce its carbon footprint.
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Taunton Office sponsored cycling for the Beacon Centre
On the 22nd November members of Porter Dodson’s Taunton office are doing a sponsored cycle ride in the reception area, covering 115 miles, which is...
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Porter Dodson ranked in Chambers UK 2014
Porter Dodson’s position as one of the leading law firms in the South West has been further enhanced by its ranking in the latest publication of...
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Porter Dodson Fertility ‘Highly Commended’ at Law Society Excellence Awards
Porter Dodson LLP is delighted to announce that their Fertility and Parenting team, headed by Partner Louisa Ghevaert, has been ‘Highly Commended’...
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Legal 500 recognition for Porter Dodson
Porter Dodson’s position as one of the leading law firms in the South West has been further reflected in the mention of six of its Partners and...
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Porter Dodson is supporting St Margaret’s Hospice Wills Week 2013
Porter Dodson is delighted to be participating in the 2013 St Margaret’s Hospice Make a Will Week initiative which runs from 9th September – 13th...
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Solicitors support Charity Ride and Stride event
Volunteers across Dorset are gearing up to pedal for their parish at this year’s Ride & Stride event. The annual fundraising day, organised by...
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Lawyers’ Guide published by Legal Ombudsman
The Legal Ombudsman published this week a guide for people considering using a lawyer. The guide, which includes a list of top ten tips, is...
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Further accolades for Porter Dodson’s Family Law team
Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors is delighted to announce that Partner Louisa Ghevaert has been shortlisted by Jordan’s Family Law for its ‘Most...
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Porter Dodson’s Solicitors: “Leaders in their Field”
Leading legal directory Chambers UK has announced that it is to name four of Porter Dodson’s Partners as “Leaders in their Field”.
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End of an era as Legal Practitioner retires after 44 years
The end of June will mark the end of an era as wills, trusts and probate specialist Jill Griffin retires after 44 years’ service with leading...
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Porter Dodson’s Renewables and Employment teams contribute to the latest edition of Somerset Chamber Newsletter
Catch up on the latest news regarding Renewables and Employment Law in the June edition of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce Newsletter.
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Somerset Solicitors support prestigious Business Awards
Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors, a UK Top 200 Law Firm with offices in Somerset and Dorset, is pleased to be supporting this year’s Somerset...
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Somerset Solicitors support Hospice Walk
Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors was delighted to support the Great Somerset Walk in support of St Margaret’s Hospice.
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Porter Dodson’s Taunton Office celebrates five years at Blackbrook
Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors’ Taunton team recently welcomed more than a hundred guests to its offices at Blackbrook Business Park. The...
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Partner retires after more than 30 years with law firm – but won’t be going far just yet!
After more than 30 years with the Firm, Nick Williams retired from the Partnership of Porter Dodson at the end of April.
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Hats off to the ladies at Taunton Racecourse
Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors hosted a reception for guests at this year’s Ladies Day at Taunton Racecourse.
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Somerset and Dorset solicitors Porter Dodson sponsor Business Awards
Somerset and Dorset Solicitors Porter Dodson are pleased to sponsor the Western Gazette Business Awards 2013 in the category of Great Innovation...
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Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors are pleased to announce that Sharon Collier and Kate James have been appointed Partners
Sharon and Kate have been with Porter Dodson, a UK Top 200 Law Firm, since they completed their training contracts and are both members of the...
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