Porter Dodson is proud to announce its continued recognition in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 guide. The firm and its individuals have been ranked across multiple practice areas, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence, client service, and legal expertise.
We are especially delighted to celebrate Kate Shawcross, Employment Partner, who has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner for the first time for her dedication to employment law.
Named as a Leading Partner for the second consecutive year, Evelyn Adfield, Partner and Head of the Corporate Commercial team is once again highlighted for her outstanding technical expertise, professionalism, and dedication to clients across the South West.
In addition, our rankings in both Corporate and Commercial, and Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate categories, have improved bands this year, marking the continued growth and complexity of work undertaken in these areas, as well as a number of individuals recognised as key lawyers.
In the 2027 guide, Porter Dodson has been ranked in the following categories:
Corporate and Commercial – (Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire), (Dorset, Devon and Cornwall)
Leading Partner: Evelyn Adfield
Key Lawyers: David Culshaw and Matthew Jackson
Employment – (Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire)
Next Generation Partner: Kate Shawcross
Key lawyers: Sarah Young and Laura Roper
Agriculture and Estates
Key lawyers: Steve Farnham, Ben Hingley and Tom Mottram
Contentious Trusts and Probate
Key Lawyers: Chris Green
Family
Key Lawyers: Richard Baker, Rebecca Marshall, Zoe Gaitskell and Karen Watts
Commercial Property - (Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire)
Key Lawyers: Ben Hingley, Victoria Walker, Louise Sanders, Steve Farnham, Gemma Lindegaard and Emma Starr.
Private Client – Personal tax, trusts and probate
Key Lawyers: Sharon Collier, Tom Mottram, Susannah Emson, Sarah Stone.
The Legal 500 rankings are based on independent research, including client feedback, case studies, and interviews with leading lawyers across the UK. Porter Dodson’s inclusion reflects its strong reputation and consistent delivery of high-quality legal services.
For more information view our profile on The Legal 500.
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