At Porter Dodson LLP, the private client team’s varied caseload consists of long-term tax and succession planning mandates, care home funding work, trust creation and Court of Protection applications. Practice head Sharon Collier is adept at handling complex estate administration, while Kate James specialises in agricultural probate and succession planning. Tom Mottram and Paul Watkins are noted for their estate and wills expertise. Chris Dickinson, Ben Simpson and Susannah Emson joined the firm in 2024
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- ‘Porter Dodson in my view, is very much in the sweet spot in terms of its size. No so big that their service feels corporate or impersonal and big enough to have the necessary specialisms in house. ’
- ‘Susannah Emson is a standout practitioner, her approachable manner coupled with her ability to convey well thought through, technical advice in a practical, understandable way sets her apart. ’
Practice head
Sharon Collier
Other key lawyers
Kate James; Tom Mottram; Paul Watkins; Chris Dickinson; Ben Simpson; Susannah Emson; Sarah Stone