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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.

The conveyancing service provided by Louise Wootten and the team at Porter Dodson was professional and effective. Louise was thorough and prompt, focusing on the important matters and controlling my urge to cut corners in my haste to complete. Holiday cover was also seamless. And all this was provided 100% remotely as I live in London and Louise's office is in Dorset. Thank you to Louise and team.

Jim

Louise, Tiffany and the conveyancing team have been excellent. They have been professional, knowledgeable and responsive. We will use their services again.

Sian

I would describe you as professional, supportive and approachable. The team were knowledgeable and always treated me with respect. I felt that the service I received was professional and reassuring. I was happy with the support and guidance provided. Based on my experience I would highly recommend your firm, the professionalism, communication and personal affection I received made a very positive impression.

Contentious Probate Client

The conveyancing of my property sale was handled most effectively. Clear and prompt communication ensured that I was always up to date as matters proceeded, and helpful guidance was provided as required. I am most grateful to Reena Raval and her colleagues for their hard work and care.

Martin