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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.

We had to get a flat purchase in Exeter done very quickly. Nicola Hughes and her team at PD pulled out all the stops to get the purchase over the line in an amazing short time - 2 months from first viewing the flat to moving in! This was despite major complications with the Land Registry. Throughout the rather fraught (for us) process, Nicola was efficient, calm, reassuring and kept us well informed. Very highly recommended.

Steve

I have just sold a house and Porter Dodson were my choice of solicitors. I am so glad I chose this firm! Louise from the Poundbury branch was so helpful. All my enquiries were answered very promptly and clearly and I felt the whole sale was dealt with very professionally. I would not hesitate in recommending this company.

Ben

I instructed Ellice Pounder recently to write my Will. She was excellent, very professional and I was well advised throughout the process. I would highly recommend Ellice.

Beth

Used Porter Dodson for conveyancing on my first house and they were brilliant. All staff I came into contact with were supplying me with all the information and patience when I asked many questions. They provided me with regular updates, advice on process and best choices and gave clear guidance on competing the paperwork. Would absolutely recommend.

Daisy