Porter Dodson LLP is regularly instructed by landowners, developers, and SMEs on a wide range of commercial property matters spanning acquisitions and disposals of leasehold and freehold properties, complex lease arrangements and refinancings. The team is also noted for its wide sector expertise, with particular strengths in the residential, GP and medical spaces together with a growing case load in renewable work. Practice head Ben Hingley has a strong track record advising landowners on option agreements and overage agreements, while Victoria Walker is a key name for landlord and tenant matters. Transaction and lease expert Louise Sanders is ‘extremely personable, highly qualified and knowledgeable’, and Steve Farnham assists with site acquisitions and strategic land work.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘They seem to understand there are lots of areas that aren't straightforward and therefore may require an 'outside the box' approach. If there are several issues, there's good interaction between colleagues with different specialties able to advise or act within the firm.’
‘Louise Sanders was outstanding in her responsiveness and analytical approach to the fairly novel transaction involved. She clearly applied all her knowledge and experience to presenting solutions to us and successfully completing the transaction.'
‘The team have exceptional knowledge and expertise and understand our objectives and, therefore, are able to make sensible commercial decisions particularly regarding contract negotiations.'
‘Gemma Lindegaard is our go-to contact with all our property matters. She's approachable, knowledgeable and able to grasp the main issues quickly and respond accordingly. We find her efficient, prompt and thorough.’
‘We work very closely with Louise Sanders and her team. We have a very long-standing relationship which testifies to how valued Louise is to us as a property lawyer. She is extremely personable, highly qualified and knowledgeable, and can take a commercial and pragmatic view.’
‘I have dealt with Gemma Lindegaard mostly, with back up of a partner Louise Sanders. Gemma is a truly fantastic associate, she has the knowledge, understanding, work ethic and personal touch that is rare. She manages to get through all the work given to her in a professional and proactive way. She really is a huge asset to my business.’
‘The team at Porter Dodson keep us well informed and updated and are very capable in managing Commercial Property legal requirements.’
‘Victoria Walker is very flexible with her work approach and communicated with us in a way that helps.'
Key clients
- Oxbury Bank Plc
- Denton & Co Trustees Limited
- Sherborne Castle Estates
- Vispring
- And So To Bed
- Toolstation Limited
- Encompass Care Organisation UK
- Redgate Medical Centre
- Taunton Road Medical Centre
- Hillcroft Surgery Supplies
- Levers Estates Limited
- Polden Medical Practice
- Alhampton Community Pub Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Vispring on the acquisition of its second prime London location at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ben Hingley