England - South West • Private client
Porter Dodson
Described by clients as having ‘an excellent local reputation' and a 'client-focused approach’, the family department at Porter Dodson LLP regularly advises high-net-worth individuals, business owners and landowners on a spectrum of family law matters. The practice is sub-divided into two teams, focusing on divorce and financial matters, and children matters, respectively. Department head Richard Baker has over 25 years of experience in family law, and is noted for his work on complex matters involving overseas assets, companies and trusts.
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Testimonials
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‘The family law team have been extremely professional, thorough, communicative and sensitive where at times in these sorts of cases facts need to be handled with care. They strike a good balance and always remain realistic regarding expectations and fees.’
‘Porter Dodson have an excellent local reputation and are well-regarded for their client-focused approach, with service levels setting them apart from the competition.’
‘Zoe Gaitskell is a class act; able to provide insightful advice at an early stage, saving clients huge amounts in costs and resolving conflicts that seemed intractable. In the financial remedies space Zoe is diligent, accurate and persistent, working effectively to secure outcomes for her clients that achieve their goals. She is known for her keen eye for detail and client-friendly manner. A local superstar.’
‘Rebecca Marshall is an extremely able advocate, she has vast experience and is always aware of new case law and factors that in to her advice. She is thorough and very professional. She gives advice and responds proactively to instructions given’.
‘The practice has an extremely strong family team with a wealth of experience covering the whole of Somerset. Both Julia Perrins and Amanda Jones are respective experts in Matrimonial and Children Act matters to include international issues.'
‘Amanda Jones has been a family practitioner specialising in Divorce and Children matters for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge (both practical and legal) which she brings to all matters. She has substantial experience with high net worth cases and individuals and regularly undertakes work involving business and international aspects.'
- 'Julia Perrins is a partner predominantly operating out of the Taunton Office. She is extremely calm and quick to grasp even the most complex financial matters with ease. Her demeanor provides client's reassurance that they are in good hands at every stage of their case.'
‘A deservedly well respected large regional firm with an excellent family law team. The numerous fee earners in this large team all have many years of experience in every aspect of family law that could arise. The team is equally experienced in both private and public law children cases and financial remedy cases.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Baker