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Business Legal Advice

Our job is to simplify things so you can focus on your business.

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We provide legal advice that works for you.

Strong business relationships are built on trust. We have a very simple philosophy of establishing long term relationships with our clients based on listening to their legal requirements, understanding their objectives, meticulously planning a clear solution and delivering it effectively with flair and an uncompromising quality of service.

We offer clear, practical advice on:

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.
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Very helpful and comprehensive service for both Trustee changes from Tom and Deeds of assignment from Clare. Complicated area of civil law that was laid out with clear path to achieve required changes and access to trust funds.

Mark

Very helpful and comprehensive service for both Trustee changes from Tom and Deeds of assignment from Clare. Complicated area of civil law that was laid out with clear path to achieve required changes and access to trust funds.

Mark

We had to get a flat purchase in Exeter done very quickly. Nicola Hughes and her team at PD pulled out all the stops to get the purchase over the line in an amazing short time - 2 months from first viewing the flat to moving in! This was despite major complications with the Land Registry. Throughout the rather fraught (for us) process, Nicola was efficient, calm, reassuring and kept us well informed. Very highly recommended.

Steve

I have just sold a house and Porter Dodson were my choice of solicitors. I am so glad I chose this firm! Louise from the Poundbury branch was so helpful. All my enquiries were answered very promptly and clearly and I felt the whole sale was dealt with very professionally. I would not hesitate in recommending this company.

Ben

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