Porter Dodson

Porter Dodson, private and commercial legal advice in the South West of England

Porter Dodson is a law firm based in the South West of England that provides legal services to both individuals and businesses. The firm presents itself as a regional practice included in the UK Top 200 and holds B Corp certification. Its activity extends across Somerset, Devon and Dorset, and it serves clients ranging from individuals to companies with an international dimension.

The practice describes its approach as straightforward and pragmatic, the result of more than 25 years of experience and talent development. According to its own presentation, the firm does not simply offer a range of options, but helps the client find the right route to protect their family and assets.

Legal services for individuals

The firm's private area covers personal and family matters. The firm lists the following services:

• Contentious Wills, Trusts & Estates
• Court of Protection, Mental Capacity & Care
• Employment Advice for Individuals
• Family Law
• Residential Property
• Wills, Trusts, Probate & Estate Planning

The firm also publishes pricing guidelines for some of these services.

Legal services for businesses

In the business area, Porter Dodson offers advice to companies and organisations. The services it details are:

• Commercial Dispute Resolution
• Commercial Property
• Corporate Commercial
• Employment
• General Counsel Services
• Rural Business, Land and Agriculture

As in the private area, the firm has pricing guidelines for these services.

Specialist sectors

The practice applies its legal expertise to specific sectors. These include:

• Agriculture and Estates
• Care Homes and Providers
• Dental
• Family Businesses
• Green Energy
• Pension Funds
• Primary Care
• Private Wealth
• SME

Track record and recognition

The firm defines itself as a regional practice included in the UK Top 200. In 2025 it received the Gold Investors in People accreditation for the fourth consecutive time, a recognition of its people management and development. In 2026 it obtained B Corp certification following a rigorous assessment of its systems and processes. The company also mentions legal awards and accreditations, as well as charity fundraising activities.

Presence and team

Porter Dodson operates from several offices in the South West of England. The locations where it has offices are Bridport, Exeter, Poundbury, Sherborne, Taunton, Wellington and Yeovil. The firm highlights its commitment to people, with a working environment it describes as attractive, competitive salaries and a development programme focused on enabling every professional to be the very best they can be. It also offers trainee and work experience programmes.

News and publications

The practice maintains a news and legal analysis section. Among the topics published are World Alzheimer's Day and specialist legal support for people with dementia, the new registration requirement for residential landlords arising from the Renters' Rights Act, how to find out the size of an inheritance and claim its payment, advice to Strawberry Field Catering on its transition to employee ownership, and the legal treatment of documents drafted with tools such as ChatGPT.

Regulation

Porter Dodson LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Its SRA identification number is 573374.