England - South West • Corporate and commercial
Porter Dodson
Porter Dodson is a go-to outfit for family owned and owner-managed businesses as well as SMEs, which turn to the firm’s corporate and commercial practice for matters such as acquisitions, reorganisations, disposals, and succession planning work. Evelyn Adfield, who is frequently sought after for her experience in joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and demergers, leads the practice. The manufacturing and the food and drinks industries are two key sectors for David Culshaw.
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Testimonials
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‘Prompt and professional service, backed by excellent communication and ability to set the legal advice in a commercial context.’
‘Supportive but challenging approach, backed by good technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. Evelyn Adfield is exceptional.’
‘Fantastic commercially minded advice, the business is of a size where you are given a personal service, and not bounced from one person to the next. I felt they were acting in my and the company's best interest at all times.'
‘I dealt with the same person throughout, David Culshaw, who was excellent. Very friendly, level-headed, and professional.'
Key clients
- Cooper Associates Wealth Management Limited
- Minehead Surgery
- Toolstream Limited (subsidiary of Group Silverline plc)
- Barton Law
- Ashridge Capital
- Complete Aircraft Holdings
Work highlights
- Advised Cooper Associates (SJP Partner) on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Pengilly Cox Financial Associates.
- Advised the partners of Minehead Surgery on the transfer of the business to an Employee Ownership Trust.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Evelyn Adfield