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Across our offices in Somerset, Devon and Dorset we can deliver expert business legal advice to fit your business needs. Whether it is setting up a new business, buying commercial property, advising on employment matters, franchising or resolving commercial disputes, we can help you.

We are happy to work with your other professional advisors, such as accountants, to deliver the very best solution possible. We have found that an holistic approach is often far more effective and will deliver better value for money for you and your business.

We’re here to build relationships - to get to know your business as well as we know our own.

Whether you’re preparing for what’s ahead or responding to a life event, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK directories for our expertise in Corporate/M&A, Commercial Property, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Employment services.

Clear, confident advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your business circumstances.

Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across all departments to protect your interests.

Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West and beyond for decades.

Once again, a fantastic service by Porter Dodson! A big shoutout to all of the team, especially Reena, Beckie and Jennifer. You have guided and been so helpful to my parents throughout the process of a house purchase for them. It’s been a challenging time for them, but you got them through. Highly recommend and would not hesitate to use them in the future. Thank you!

Michelle

Reena and her team provided exceptional support and professionalism in handling the sale of my mother’s house. They made what is often an emotional and stressful process much easier; they dealt with everything promptly and efficiently, and were easy to contact by phone which has been very important to me. I would highly recommend them; in fact I already have - quite a few times!

Susan

Louise and Tiffany were absolutely great. First time purchasing a house and everything went incredibly smoothly, from instruction to completion everything was done in 3 months. Great response times, very kind and professional. 100% would recommend for home purchase.

Residential Property Client