Laura Roper

Email:

laura.roper@porterdodson.co.uk

Phone:

01823 625816

Location:

Taunton

Position:

Partner, Head of Employment

Team:

Employment

Specialism:

Employee rights, Employment and HR advice, Disciplinary and Grievance, Employment tribunal, Redundancy, Primary Care law, Discrimination, Whistleblowing, Medical & Care, TUPE

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Bio

I joined the firm in September 2009. I act for both claimants and respondents undertaking contentious and non contentious work, including drafting contracts of employment, staff handbooks and advising on employment policies and procedures. I deal with many types of Employment Tribunal claims including unfair dismissal, unlawful deduction from wages, breach of contract and discrimination.

I also regularly advise both employers and employees in respect of settlement agreements and enter into negotiation concerning the same.

I work closely with my clients to achieve the best outcome in view of their needs and priorities. I always aim to deliver clear and pragmatic advice in order to provide solutions that will safeguard them now as well as in the future.

I make it a priority to get to know my clients/client’s business. I am now based in Taunton but always able 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 UK and Legal 500, as an expert in my field.

Testimonials

Available to support and provide advice at short notice. Friendly, honest and informative at all times. They both went the extra mile at a very stressful time for me and worked together providing an excellent service. I have had the pleasure of working with Laura and Dawn on a professional and personal basis and would most definitely recommend them to anyone seeing employment advice.

Sarah

Laura is conscientious and has a flexible, collaborative approach.

Chambers UK 2026

Excellent partner with good client skills and very experienced in tribunal litigation.

Legal 500 2026

The team at Porter Dodson have been excellent in providing specific advice to my company in connection with employment work. The interactions have been excellent and communications have been seamless with nothing falling between the cracks. Their approach has been sensible, practical and solutions-focused.

Legal 500 2026

Very knowledgeable and professional.

Mark

I was kept informed at all stages.

Elizabeth

Outstanding service. Laura was knowledgeable, avoided jargon, had a sense of urgency and was highly efficient. We would never have hit the required turnaround time without Laura's help, guidance and work rate!

M Birley

I have used Porter Dodson for various legal assistance over the years and have found them highly professional, very helpful and always friendly. They explain difficult legal jargon in easy to understand layman's terms and maintain regular contact as required. Porter Dodson come highly recommended by me.

Mr S Farrow

Laura Roper and your team were thorough, professional and supported me through an unfamiliar process. Always acting to my benefit, the outcome was enhanced and provided me with clarity and protection when faced originally with an otherwise ambiguous agreement.

Andrew

Laura was great; professional, discreet and knowledgeable. I was also impressed with her colleague Dawn. The team really helped me understand everything and nothing was too much trouble.

Ms H

We have used the services of Porter Dodson since 2011. They have, and continue to be supportive, professional and key in our ability to be effective employers. Their knowledge, experience and advice have supported us through some difficult matters with positive resolutions.

Legal 500 2025

Laura Roper has a logical mind and is clear in her communication and guidance.

Legal 500 UK 2024

Laura Roper is experienced, professional and always happy to support – no matter the situation. She understands the issues within the educational sector and always talks things through clearly and with the ability to make something complicated seem more simple and straightforward.

Legal 500 UK 2024

Laura Roper is always very responsive and helpful, excellent service.

Employment

Really appreciate the swift response and action, as well as good advice. Highly recommend.

Employment client

Excellent, knowledgeable, very Friendly and caring staff. Nothing was too much trouble! Definitely wouldn't have any problem deciding to use them again.

Mr Veale

Laura Roper is professional and knowledgeable in her field. She would assess a question and think "out of the box" which is great. Phone calls were very courteous, relaxing but engaging at the same time. Laura will always go the extra mile as I would be receiving information after work hours. She is an asset to Porter Dodson.

Employment client