Back to rankings
England - South West • Private client
3

Agriculture and estates

Porter Dodson logo

Porter Dodson

More information
Housing ‘an extremely professional and attentive’ team, Porter Dodson LLP supports farming businesses from its seven offices across the South West. The firm regularly advises on strategic land development, agricultural land transactions, estate management and partnership arrangements. Seeking ’commercial solutions to issues’, Steve Farnham leads the team. Ben Hingley specialises in option, promotion and overage agreements as well as renewable development. Ben Simpson joined the practice from Maitland Walker LLP in April 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The practice is well embedded in the local community and has been one of the leading firms in Wellington and Taunton for several generations. They are large enough to be able to advise on all areas.’

  • ‘Ben Hingley is experienced and diligent.’

  • ‘Gemma Lindgegaard keeps us well informed and has our best interests at all times. Her communications with us helps to process and understand the legalities easily.’

  • ‘Porter Dodson is a well regarded firm locally with a strong client following. Their land team is extremely professional and attentive.'

  • ‘Steve Farnham is pragmatic and seeks commercial solutions to issues to push deals forward. Comes highly recommended.’

  • ‘Very good personal service and good communication.’

Practice head

Steve Farnham

Other key lawyers

Ben Hingley; Tom Mottram; Helen Williams; Gemma Lindegaard; Rob Oliver; Ben Simpson