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.’
Practice head
Steve Farnham
Other key lawyers
Ben Hingley; Tom Mottram; Helen Williams; Gemma Lindegaard; Rob Oliver; Ben Simpson