About

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One of the largest family teams in Somerset and Dorset covering all aspects of family law, including childcare. Given our regional coverage, we act for a wide range of clients. We are leaders in our field and have grown as a result of client recommendations and are known for our proactive and pragmatic approach.

Our Divorce and Financial Team comprises of 4 Partners and 3 lawyers. The client base comprises of high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and landowners (particularly cases involving farms) regarding relationship breakdown and divorce. We have a strong local presence, as well as regional coverage and are regularly instructed to act in cases where London and Band 1 and 2 lawyers are instructed. We offer a wide range of dispute resolution options as well as the traditional litigation route, with many of our practitioners being qualified collaboratively.

The Children Team comprises one partner and four lawyers, three of whom are panel members based in Yeovil. We believe the team is preeminent in the South West, and this is reflected in the quality of the work undertaken. The majority of advocacy is done in-house without recourse to counsel. Much of our work is generated by the strong links we have established and maintained with local guardians and other practitioners.

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial - South West

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Porter Dodson Solicitors offers a broad practice encompassing financial remedy and children law issues, including both public and private cases. The group often acts for high net worth individuals and is skilled at helping clients through a range of alternative dispute resolution processes. The firm also advises on issues relating to fertility and surrogacy. Its lawyers are based at a number of key offices in Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Zoe Gaitskell
3
Zoe Gaitskell
3
Band 3

Zoe Gaitskell is highly experienced at handling financial remedy matters, particularly where there are complex property, business or farming concerns involved.

She has a keen understanding of people and the difficulties they face when engaging in emotive matters. I could not praise her highly enough for how she dealt with my case.

Zoe always delivered an excellent and sympathetic approach with my case. She also talked me through the process and told me what to expect.

Zoe is diligent and forensic in her approach, which ensures her clients' cases are presented at the highest standard.

She really is great with clients; she pushes hard and she's realistic.

Zoe has been unfaltering in her professionalism and sensitivity.

Rebecca Marshall
4
Rebecca Marshall
4
Band 4

Rebecca Marshall centres her practice on children law and regularly acts on behalf of children in complex public care proceedings. She has further experience representing children and parents in private law mandates.

She has a wide breadth of knowledge and is empathetic with clients.

She is a talented lawyer who fights for her clients with fairness and ability.

She always delivers the best possible outcome for her clients.

Richard Baker
4
Richard Baker
Head of Family/Matrimonial
4
Band 4

Richard Baker is well placed to advise on prenuptial agreements, as well as financial remedy proceedings.

Richard has great technical expertise and a sharp brain, and is pragmatic.

Ranked Lawyers at
Porter Dodson Solicitors

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South West

Family/Matrimonial

Zoe Gaitskell
3
Zoe Gaitskell
3
Band 3
Rebecca Marshall
4
Rebecca Marshall
4
Band 4
Richard Baker
4
Richard Baker
Head of Family/Matrimonial
4
Band 4

Members

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