England - South West • Employment
Porter Dodson
The team at Porter Dodson LLP offers ‘fast and efficient’ advice on a range of employment law matters, including TUPE issues, as well as handling a broad spectrum of contentious matters, including whistleblowing and discrimination claims. Sarah Young and Laura Roper were both promoted to partner in October 2022 and jontly lead the practice; the former specialises in TUPE advice, while the latter has extensive experience acting in complex employment litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Fast and efficient service, very sensitive with difficult situations, and advice that protected our business exactly as we would have wished.’
‘The staff at Porter Dodson are all professional, friendly and helpful. Solicitors can be contacted on direct telephone lines and email addresses - no jumping through hoops to try and get to speak to them which saves a considerable amount of time. I have worked with Porter Dodson for over 12 years and built a great relationship with staff over this time.’
‘Laura Roper is experienced, professional and always happy to support - no matter the situation. She understands the issues within the educational sector and always talks things through clearly and with the ability to make something complicated seem more simple and straightforward.'
‘Personable. Through appropriate questioning, they quickly get to the heart of the issue and also establish what the business would ideally wish the outcome to be.’
‘Laura Roper has a logical mind and is clear in her communication and guidance.’
Key clients
- Barton Law
- Eurolink Technologies Limited
- Oakfield Academy
- Perrys Recycling Limited
- Gloden Limited
- Toolstream Limited
- Xpedite Group of Companies Limited
- 3AB Care Group
- Minehead Surgery
- Bridgwater Bay PCN
- Mortgage Select Limited
- CC Moore Limited
- Cullompton Community Centre
- The Ranch Café
- Southfork Caravan Park
- The Dorset Dairy
- Crispin Academy
- Somerset LMC
- TASC PCN
- Church View Surgery
- Redgate Medical Centre
- Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice
- 100 Fold CIC Limited
- Encompass Care
- Musgrove Willows Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the partners of Minehead Medical Centre on the transfer of staff to an employee ownership trust.
- Advising 3AB Care Group on a variety of employment law issues, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
- Advising Toolstream on a variety of employment law issues, including restructuring, redundancy situations, and performance and disciplinary matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Young, Laura Roper