Row The buying and selling process can be a stressful one – an exchange of contracts is seen as a huge milestone: finally securing a completion date,...
As an employer who likes to keep their finger on the pulse when it comes to Employment Law, you are likely to have heard about the Vento guidelines....
A Specific Issue Order is an order made by the Family Court, which resolves a specific issue or disagreement in respect of a child. A Specific Issue...
Clients often ask about giving away their property to avoid care fees in the future and whilst there is nothing to stop you gifting your property, it...
No, we aren’t talking about the festive season but, instead, Easter! It’s just around the corner and it is of course one of the few days in the year...
The Children’s Commissioner has called on the Government to remove the defence of “reasonable punishment” as a defence in common law and the Children...
What is a Non-Molestation Order? A Non-Molestation Order is a protective order that prohibits a person from behaving in a certain way towards another...
When someone dies, their estate is distributed according to their Will or, if there is no Will, under the rules of intestacy. However, sometimes the...
Many house owners are eager to make improvements to their property, whether for their own enjoyment or with a view to selling the property and moving...
Porter Dodson is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Johnson as Head of Commercial Litigation at their recently relocated Exeter office. Nick...
Porter Dodson is proud to celebrate the qualification of Michael Fitzgerald, who joined the firm as an apprentice solicitor and recently achieved the...
The Telegraph has recently reported that High Court cases where people are suing Executors in 2023 rose by 20% from the year before. It suggests that...
Farming families are often deeply rooted in their land and history. Ensuring the farm's legacy continues through generations is therefore a critical...
If a Local Authority issues an application to the Family Court to commence Care Proceedings in respect of a child, it may be asking the Court to make...
For anyone who has received a significant compensation award as a result of a personal injury or are likely to benefit from such an award, creating a...
Care proceedings initiated by the Local Authority involve a range of assessments to help the Court to determine what is in the best interests of the...
December….the time of year when the talk in the office is less about sales figures and more about Secret Santa, tinsel and ‘Elf on the Shelf’. Whilst...
Ah, snow! That magical, powdery substance that turns the UK into a winter wonderland — or, more accurately, a logistical nightmare. Despite it being...
Collective Enfranchisement offers leaseholders a valuable opportunity to acquire the freehold of their property, effectively ending their dependence...
From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new positive duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. Failing to...
Proceedings concerning children after parents have separated can be an extremely challenging time for everyone involved. A whirl of emotions can make...
Porter Dodson is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Minifie as a Senior Associate at their recently relocated Exeter office. Louise brings...
Old news, right? We all know that male and female workers should be paid the same for doing the same work.Recently, however, workers have brought to...
For over 350 years the Alhampton Inn has been a gathering place for the residents of the Somerset village of Alhampton, near Shepton Mallet. When the...
Staff from Porter Dodson recently spent time away from the office volunteering with the Longrun Meadow Conservation Project. Located in the heart of...
The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be a cherished and vital part of family life, offering emotional support, stability, and...
Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial Team is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of the entire issued share capital of Premier...
As we inch closer to the General Election, we don’t want you to think we are favouring the Labour Party! Here’s a look into the Lib Dem Manifesto and...
Steve Farnham, Partner in Commercial Property and Rural Business, Land and Agriculture discusses the impact of the government's recent update to the...
Inevitably, the process of administering a person’s estate starts very soon after their death. One of the first steps in that process is finding the...
Porter Dodson’s Commercial Property Team are delighted to have assisted Vispring Limited, the luxury British bed manufacturer, in the acquisition of...
In our latest blog series our specialist Trusts Team aim to cover some of the most common issues when navigating the administration of Trusts. We are...
Disputes between Executors and the Beneficiaries of Estates have become much more common in recent years. Often, the dispute has its origins in both...
Southwest based law firm, Porter Dodson, is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Simpson and Chris Dickinson as Partners, further enhancing their...
In her latest blog, Robyn Greenway, a Senior Legal Advisor in our Private Client Team in Wellington, discusses the ins and outs of Powers of Attorney...
Porter Dodson proudly supported this year's Jail and Bail fundraising event held at Exeter Castle in support of Children’s Hospice South West. Jail &...
In a recent case the High Court determined that an investor shareholder potentially suffered unfair prejudice when the company failed to comply with...
Did you hear about the rather sticky situation that recently unfolded at Avanti West Coast, leaving a sour taste in the mouths of many? You may have...
Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial team recently supported local food and drink producer Framptons Limited with the sale of its entire issued share...
Robyn Greenway, a Senior Legal Advisor in our Private Client Team in Wellington often deals with a large number of intestate estates, and knows these...
Porter Dodson Solicitors, a top 200 UK law firm, proudly announces the appointment of Jenny Shepherd as a Partner in the Wellington office, effective...
In his latest monthly Q&A, Property Litigation specialist Will Bartley delves into the rising concerns surrounding new-build housing and the surge in...
Evelyn Adfield, Partner and Head of Department for Corporate Commercial at Porter Dodson has been ranked as a Band 1 Lawyer for Corporate Commercial...
Though it may sound fanciful, legal professionals practicing in Contentious Probate often hear accusations of forged signatures on Wills and similar...
On Monday 14th August Porter Dodson hosted the first Taunton Professionals Hockey Tournament at Taunton Vale Sports Club in aid of Children’s Hospice...
Welcome to the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace! As technology continues to evolve, it's important to stay ahead of the curve and...
Following a flurry of recent local business transactions, Porter Dodson are pleased to have advised Coombe Farm Retail, a provider of premium organic...
Porter Dodson is thrilled to have been recognised in the latest global Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide. The guide differentiates the best...
Porter Dodson Partner, Julia Perrins, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for services to legal practice at the recent Devon and Somerset Law...
Landlords of commercial premises beware; minimum energy performance standards are now in place which could lead to hefty fines for those in breach. ...
Credit Control is the strategy businesses use to monitor and review unpaid customer invoices. Here are our top 5 tips for businesses to be on top of...
Family law is evolving all the time to meet the changing needs of our society and to keep pace with scientific progress. Parents need to be aware of...
Porter Dodson is pleased to welcome Paul Watkins, who joins us as a Partner in the Bridport office and brings with him a wealth of experience in the...
One of the most powerful remedies available to a landlord of commercial (non-residential use) property is the right of re-entry, described in leases...
If you have been notified about a challenge to a will relating to an estate in which you have an interest, you may wonder whether you can defend the...
If you have been notified about a challenge to a will relating to an estate in which you have an interest, you may wonder whether you can defend the...
There is no requirement that you use a solicitor, or licensed conveyancer, when buying a house. You could choose to represent yourself. However, when...
Tenants of residential long leases generally enjoy rights to extend the term of their lease. They may also enjoy rights in respect of the management...
The pandemic continues to affect everyone, albeit in different ways and to differing extents, with charities especially being hit hard over the last...
Porter Dodson has appointed a new associate to the Dispute Resolution Team. Helen Williams joins the firm with more than 15 years’ experience in the...
We would normally host Christmas drinks for all our offices in December. Like many others we have been unable to celebrate Christmas in our usual way...
In a controversial announcement made by the Government on 25 July 2020, wills witnessed via video link are to be legalised temporarily. As expected,...
On 21 July 2020, HMRC published draft legislation proposing changes to the working time requirements for Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) share...
We recommend that everyone has a power of attorney in place. It will ensure that your affairs can be managed in the event you do not have capacity to...
Certain people who have been in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983 (‘sectioned’) can get free aftercare when they leave hospital. Section 117...
What is a care home top-up fee? If you are not eligible for NHS continuing healthcare but you have social care needs and are therefore eligible for a...
The firm and several of its lawyers have recently been ranked in independent legal guides, The Legal 500 UK and Chambers UK. The guides recommend law...
Are you considering a prenuptial agreement? According to a recent survey*, if you’re under 25, the answer is yes. Of the 136 respondents aged between...
Porter Dodson is delighted to be shortlisted in the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) National Awards 2019 for the Law Firm of the Year...
Kate, Robyn, Scott, Barnaby, Rob Titcombe and I converged on the village of Yetminster south of Yeovil and Sherborne for a second ride out this last...
When it comes to employment-related disputes, most employers immediately think about unfair dismissal. Thanks to the abolition of fees in July 2017,...
Resolution is a group of family lawyers, and other professionals, that promotes a non-confrontational approach to resolving family disputes. Members...
When couples divorce, if they are unable to agree on how their assets should be split, the Court can be asked to determine how their resources should...
There are two ways to bring an end to a marriage – annulment or divorce. While a divorce legally ends a marriage, an annulment declares the marriage...
Collaborative law is an alternative way of dealing with divorce, children issues and the resolution of financial matters following the breakdown of a...
Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type in the UK, with approximately 3.3 million in 2016. Unmarried partners often assume they enjoy...
Not a day goes by at the moment without sexual harassment claims being splashed across the media. You might think that this is a problem reserved for...
Following the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 on 6 April 2022, if you wish to start a divorce you can do so based...
Let’s be frank, talking about mental health is an awkward process. Awkward for the sufferer and awkward for the listener. Take by way of comparison a...
‘Deeds’, as most people remember, is a large parcel of old documents, such as conveyances. These show how the property has passed between each person...
The divorce process is stressful enough. Many do not realise that obtaining a divorce does not bring to an end the financial links between divorcing...
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