The PORTER DODSON Heritage
Porter Dodson was formed in May 1997 by the merger of two well-respected and long-established West Country practices - Dodson Harding of Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington, and Porter Bartlett & Mayo of Yeovil, Sherborne, Langport, Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum. This merger of two firms of similar philosophy and with over two hundred years of legal expertise has created one of the leading practices in the South West of England.
One of the objectives of the new firm is to provide all its clients with large-firm expertise in a wide range of legal services on a friendly, personal and local basis through its network of offices in Somerset and Dorset. The structure of Ported Dodson Commercial Department reflect this objective.
The PORTER DODSON Commercial Team
Porter Dodson's Commercial Department operates mainly from its Taunton and Yeovil offices. This is where the majority of the Department's 17 lawyers are based, thus providing a concentration of expertise in two of the region's largest commercial centres. Where our specialists in such subjects as Agriculture and charities are based in other offices, we obviously draw upon their expertise. In addition, and in keeping with the firm's commitment to providing a personal service, the Department is organised to provide its full range of services to our commercial clients whose businesses are located closer to any of our other offices. If the expertise you require necessitates our coming out to see you at one of these offices or on site, this can easily be arranged.
The firm already acts for a wide range of commercial enterprises pursuing equally diverse business interests, from unincorporated sole traders, through partnerships and small companies, to some of the largest employers in the South West. If you have dealt with us before, you will know the importance we place on quality of service. If we are working with you for the first time, you may be assured you are in good company.
Our Range of Services
We aim to provide our commercial clients with the full range of services which they may require in running their business. Areas of expertise include:
| Property sale and purchase | Partnerships |
| Leases and landlord and tenant | Business transfer |
| Planning and planning agreements | Intellectual property and confidentiality agreements |
| Environmental Law | Commercial litigation and commercial contracts |
| Agriculture | Consumer Credit Agreements |
| Collateral Warranties | Debt Collection |
| Site Developments including building agreements | Health and Safety |
| Insolvency, liquidation and bankruptcy | Franchising |
| Employment | Licensing |
| Company advice and formation | Charities |
| Director and company secretary responsibilities | Mediation |
| Share and asset acquisition and disposal | Tax including VAT |
Porter Dodson can provide you with an excellent service whether you are running an established business, large or small, or just starting a new venture.