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Location:
Taunton
Position:
Solicitor
Team:
Employment
Specialism:
Employee rights, Employment advice and consultancy, Employment tribunal, Grievance and disciplinary, TUPE, HR advice and consultancy, Redundancy, Settlement agreements, Discrimination, Whistleblowing,
I graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Geography in 2017. In 2020 I completed my GDL, followed by the LPC and Master of Law from BPP University.
I joined Porter Dodson in 2023 as a paralegal in the Corporate Commercial department, before starting my training contract in September 2023. I undertook seats in Corporate Commercial, Property Litigation and Employment before qualifying as a solicitor into the Employment Team in 2025.
I have been involved in a wide range of Employment matters for both employees and employers, including disciplinary and grievance matters, settlement agreements, Employment Tribunal claims and redundancies. I also advise on the employment aspects of buying or selling a business.
Outside of work, you will find me running Park Run on a Saturday morning! I also enjoy dressmaking, landscape photography and playing Netball for team PD.
Many thanks to Abigail Askew and Dawn Cleveland for their swift and professional help throughout.
Everything was explained in layman's terms and executed immediately. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending them and using them again, should the need arise.
I have never used a law firm before but have been very well looked after. 5 star service from all staff.
I would recommend Porter Dodson to anybody, the service was fantastic. Abigail and Dawn were very helpful.
I received an excellent service throughout. Dawn and Abigail were both extremely professional, approachable, and efficient, and they took the time to explain everything clearly at each stage. Communication was prompt and reassuring, and I felt supported from start to finish. The advice was thorough and practical. I would definitely recommend Porter Dodson and would not hesitate to use them again.
Abigail was brilliant, she made me feel comfortable with a situation I was initially very much not so. She was thorough, fair and kindly robust.
Thank you for your very clear advice.
Thank you for Abigail, Dawn and Tara. All excellent, easy to reach, prompt communication, timely service. 5 stars for all.
From first call to enquire about support through to advice and discussions and onto final outcome, handled professionally, approachable, polite and timely manner.
I found Abigail very easy to talk to and to understand. Abigail is a very pleasant lady and so knowledgeable. From the moment I appointed Abigail, she got in touch with me, so she was definitely there when I needed her. It was easy to meet her on line rather than having to drive to Taunton. Abigail was always very clear and concise and an excellent solicitor. I am so glad I chose her and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone or to use her again if I needed to.
Abigail was very professional and simplified the whole process for me and was very reassuring.
I recently had a very positive experience working with Abigail at Porter Dodson on a legal matter. Abigail was approachable, clear, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. She provided concise advice and demonstrated strong expertise in her field. Her responsiveness was exceptional - she answered queries promptly and was consistently available whenever I required support. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. I would not hesitate to recommend Abigail to anyone seeking legal assistance.