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Practical legal advice for startups, scale-ups, and established SMEs across every stage of growth.

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Legal services for SMEs

We offer a full suite of legal services tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses:

Corporate Law
Advice on company formation, shareholder agreements, governance, and business structuring.
Setting Up a Business
Legal guidance for startups, including registration, compliance, and early-stage planning.
Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Resolve business disputes efficiently with strategic, results-driven legal support.
Intellectual Property
Protect your brand, products, and ideas with trademark, copyright, and IP advice.
Commercial Contracts & Agreements
Drafting and reviewing contracts that safeguard your interests and support your growth.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Navigate financial challenges with expert advice on restructuring, recovery, or winding down.
Employment Law
Support with contracts, policies, disputes, and HR compliance for your growing team.
Landlord & Tenant Law
Legal advice for commercial leases, renewals, and property-related obligations.
Commercial Property Disputes
Resolve property conflicts quickly and effectively to keep your business moving.

Why SMEs Choose Porter Dodson

Business-Focused Advice
We understand the pressures of running a business and offer solutions that work in the real world.
Flexible, Scalable Support
Whether you're a startup or a growing enterprise, we tailor our services to your size and sector.
Trusted by SMEs across the South West
From tech startups to family-run firms, we’ve helped hundreds of businesses succeed.

Very helpful and friendly service. Would use again when needed.

Private Client

Porter Dodson Yeovil - Bryony and Rosie have been absolutely brilliant in helping my partner and me purchase our first home. They were always quick to respond, kept us informed throughout the process, and took the time to answer any questions we had. Buying a first home can be quite daunting, but their professionalism, knowledge, and support made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful. We are incredibly grateful for all their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.

Kate

Extremely pleased with the professionalism and common sense approach in being helped with a difficult employment situation. Thoroughly recommended!

Simon