Evelyn Adfield

Email:

evelyn.adfield@porterdodson.co.uk

Phone:

01823 625848

Location:

Taunton

Position:

Partner, Head of Commercial

Team:

Corporate Commercial

Specialism:

Corporate commercial law, Agricultural Partnerships

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Bio

I qualified as a solicitor in 2002 having completed my training with a firm in Nottingham, where I worked as part of the corporate team for a further five years.

Following a round the world trip, I worked with a firm in Reading for a number of years before making the move closer to home and joining Porter Dodson as a partner in 2012.

I have extensive experience on the full range of business services, having worked with a broad range of businesses, ranging from local sole traders, partnerships and small owner-managed companies to larger regional, national and international corporates.

My experience allows me to ease the legal process for my clients. I work with clients to understand their business and objectives so that I may deliver high quality focused advice and solutions relevant to their needs.

I seek to build a strong personal relationship with my clients. I am the direct point of contact on all of my client work and, based in Taunton, I am on hand to meet with clients in any of our offices or at their preferred locations, as and when required.

I am also recommended in the latest Chambers & Partners UK and Legal 500, as an expert in my field, and was named as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 2026 guide.

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Testimonials

I was very grateful to be working with Evelyn. It was evident throughout that she cared about the purchase, going above and beyond to deliver within tight deadlines. She was professional throughout, and I felt very supported in navigating the business purchase.

Nichola

Evelyn’s level of service was exceptional throughout the whole process.

Chambers UK 2026

Evelyn was excellent to deal with in every interaction I had with her.

Chambers UK 2026

Incredible operator, strong negotiator with impeccable work ethic and knowledge.

Chambers UK 2026

Evelyn achieves consistently high standards of client service and is great to work with as part of a professional team.

Chambers UK 2026

Evelyn Adfield is a highly experienced, very capable and well regarded corporate lawyer. She has an ability to explain complex situations in a language that clients understand and brings excellent judgement to the matters she handles. This results in good experiences and outcomes for her clients and the other professionals involved.

Legal 500 2026

Evelyn Adfield is a superb example of the ultimate professional. Very clear communicator, with firm but supportive approach to all transactions.

Legal 500 2026

Exceptional service and excellent communication. Very efficient, responded to emails outside office hours to get the job done. Very much noted and appreciated.

H Webb - Business Owner

Responsiveness and flexibility are crucial qualities for any successful business, Porter Dodson and particularly Evelyn Adfield have these qualities in abundance. We will use them again, without question.

Legal 500 2025

Evelyn Adfield is exceptional in her approach, support, professionalism and ability to work at varying levels of complexity.

Legal 500 2025

Evelyn Adfield is exceptional in her work ethic, has a broad understanding of our needs and has become a vital member of our team.

Legal 500 2025

A team that delivers on everything you'd expect from a legal firm - professional, credible, knowledgeable and value for money. But all of this with the added benefit of partners who are accessible and who talk both business and legal.

Legal 500 2025

Evelyn provides immediate responses to any and all queries and is able to simplify and explain matters that are way outside our normal business concerns.

Chambers UK 2024

Evelyn is an exceptional lawyer. She has amazing drafting and review skills.

Chambers UK 2024

Evelyn was fantastic and will remain a key adviser to us on anything in the future. I would recommend her to anyone.

Chambers UK 2024

Evelyn Adfield is a superb communicator and brilliant at making complex matters outside our expertise simple and concise. Willing to listen and put in time and effort to help us articulate what we need when we do not know the terminology or language involved.

Legal 500 UK 2024

Supportive but challenging approach, backed by good technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. Evelyn Adfield is exceptional.

Legal 500 UK 2024

Evelyn's collective advice, guidance and common-sense approach were very much appreciated.

Chambers UK 2023

Evelyn gets the job done in a commercial and pragmatic manner.

Chambers UK 2023