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Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2027

Porter Dodson celebrates recognition in Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2027

Posted: 15 October 2026

Author: Porter Dodson

Category: News

Porter Dodson is delighted to announce its continued recognition in the prestigious Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2027, following closely on the heels of its recent success in the Legal 500 rankings.

This year’s Chambers rankings highlight the firm’s strength across a range of practice areas, underscoring its commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and client care throughout the South West and beyond.

In this year’s guide, Porter Dodson has been ranked in the following departments:

Agriculture and Rural Affairs (South West)
Steve Farnham 

Corporate / M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses (South West)
Evelyn Adfield and David Culshaw

Employment (South West)
Kate Shawcross, Sarah Young and Laura Roper (Up and Coming)

Family / Matrimonial (South West)
Zoe Gaitskell, Richard Baker, Rebecca Marshall and Karen Watts

Partnership: Medical (UK-wide)
Sarah Young (Up and Coming)

We are especially proud to see an improved ranking for our Corporate Commercial department, which reflects our growing expertise in this specialist area. Also improved individual rankings for Zoe Gaitskell, Partner in Family, Kate Shawcross, Partner in Employment, Sarah Young, Partner in Employment and Karen Watts, Senior Associate in Family. 


These rankings reflect the firm’s deep sector knowledge, client-first approach, and the outstanding contributions of its legal professionals.

For more information view our Chambers profile - Porter Dodson Solicitors, UK 2027 

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