
The team at Porter Dodson LLP is well-versed in handling complex corporate and commercial arrangements and negotiations, with notable expertise in matters relating to acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations and equity and debt investments. Evelyn Adfield leads the practice with a varied client roster consisting of entrepreneurs, SMEs, owner-managed businesses and corporates, whom she assists with joint ventures, company reorganisations and shareholder arrangements. David Culshaw advises on M&A, joint ventures, and lending arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Porter Dodson is a highly regarded firm in the South West with quality people embedded within the community. They have a broad range of expertise, delivered with a high level of client care.’
- ‘Evelyn Adfield is a highly experienced, very capable and well regarded corporate lawyer. She has an ability to explain complex situations in a language that clients understand and brings excellent judgement to the matters she handles. This results in good experiences and outcomes for her clients and the other professionals involved.’
Key clients
- Cooper Associates Wealth Management Limited
- Premiere IT Partnership Limited
Work highlights
Advised Cooper Associates Wealth Management on its acquisition of Four Wealth Management Limited.
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Practice head
Evelyn Adfield
Other key lawyers
David Culshaw
