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Expert Legal Advice on Commercial Property Law

At Porter Dodson, we offer expert legal advice across the full spectrum of commercial property law. Whether you're acquiring your first site, managing a property portfolio, or navigating complex lease arrangements, our experienced team is here to help you move forward with confidence.


From initial site acquisition to the final disposal of a development, we provide clear, pragmatic advice tailored to your commercial goals. We also support landlord and tenant negotiations, funding documentation, and corporate structuring for tax efficiency — including property purchases through SIPPs and SSASs.

Our Commercial Property Services

We offer specialist legal support across a wide range of commercial property matters:

  • Landlord & Tenant
    Expert guidance on lease negotiations, renewals, assignments, and compliance — whether you're a landlord or a tenant.
  • Development
    Legal support from site acquisition through to plot sales, including planning, infrastructure agreements, and structuring for tax efficiency.
  • Green Energy Projects
    Legal support for solar farms, battery storage, and biodiversity net gain schemes — for both developers and landowners.
  • Agricultural Property
    Advice on rural diversification, agricultural tenancies, land sales, planning, and succession planning for farming estates.
  • Property Finance & Refinancing
    Acting for borrowers and lenders in commercial property finance, including due diligence, legal charges, and title reporting.
  • Commercial Property Disputes
    Resolving disputes over leases, covenants, boundaries, and more — with a focus on practical, cost-effective outcomes.
  • Buying & Selling Commercial Property
    End-to-end support for acquisitions and disposals, including auction purchases, SDLT, and Land Registry formalities.
  • Pension Property Investment
    Specialist advice on acquiring, managing, and disposing of commercial property through SIPP and SSAS pension schemes.

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

  • Recognised excellence – Ranked in The Legal 500 for our expertise in Commercial Property matters.
  • Clear, cost-effective advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your business circumstances.
  • Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across property, corporate commercial, employment and litigation to protect your business interests.
  • Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West for decades.
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