Expert legal advice on commercial property law.

At Porter Dodson, we offer expert legal advice across the full spectrum of commercial property law. Whether you're acquiring your first site, managing a property portfolio, or navigating complex lease arrangements, our experienced team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

From initial site acquisition to the final disposal of a development, we provide clear, pragmatic advice tailored to your commercial goals. We also support landlord and tenant negotiations, funding documentation, and corporate structuring for tax efficiency, including property purchases through SIPPs and SSASs.

Our commercial property services

We offer specialist legal support across a wide range of commercial property matters:

Landlord & Tenant
Expert guidance on lease negotiations, renewals, assignments, and compliance - whether you're a landlord or a tenant.
Development
Legal support from site acquisition through to plot sales, including planning, infrastructure agreements, and structuring for tax efficiency.
Green Energy Projects
Legal support for solar farms, battery storage, and biodiversity net gain schemes - for both developers and landowners.
Agricultural Property
Advice on rural diversification, agricultural tenancies, land sales, planning, and succession planning for farming estates.
Property Finance & Refinancing
Acting for borrowers and lenders in commercial property finance, including due diligence, legal charges, and title reporting.
Commercial Property Disputes
Resolving disputes over leases, covenants, boundaries, and more, with a focus on practical, cost-effective outcomes.
Buying & Selling Commercial Property
End-to-end support for acquisitions and disposals, including auction purchases, SDLT, and Land Registry formalities.
Pension Property Investment
Specialist advice on acquiring, managing, and disposing of commercial property through SIPP and SSAS pension schemes.

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for our expertise in Commercial Property and Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Clear, cost-effective 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 property, corporate commercial, employment and litigation to protect your business 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.

Ros and Elle from the Dorchester branch were very professional but also approachable and kept me informed as to where we were in the land sale process at all times. The price charged for the work was very fair and was exactly what the initial estimate said it would be. Overall I am very impressed and happy with the service offered and the friendly approach to working with the team.

Sandy

Many thanks to you both, I really appreciate the prompt, professional and friendly service.

Chris

Many thanks to you both, I really appreciate the prompt, professional and friendly service.

Chris