Solicitor at Warner Goodman LLP
Helen Porter
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 227370
Helen joined the Litigation and Dispute team in 2008 after moving to the South in 2005 and qualifying from a firm of solicitors based in Peterborough. Helen previously worked in Government both in London and overseas before obtaining a First Class BA Honours degree in Law and French at London Guildhall University. Helen was also a member of the Territorial Army for 10 years so understands the importance of dispute resolution! In 2017, Helen was promoted to Partner and now is Head of the team. Helen advises on all aspects of commercial litigation in the High Court and County Courts, and of dispute resolution and professional negligence. She also specialises in property related disputes advising on all aspects of commercial and residential matters and construction/building disputes, acting for both land owners and tenants in Court, Tribunal and Adjudicator’s office proceedings. Helen is also a member of the Southampton Property Association.
Compass House, 1-3 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XG
Licensed for 22 years
Practice Areas
Agriculture, Housing & Property, Consumer, Company & Commercial
- Consumer 25%
- Housing & Property 25%
- Company & Commercial 25%
9 Client Reviews
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About Helen Porter
Helen joined the Litigation and Dispute team in 2008 after moving to the South in 2005 and qualifying from a firm of solicitors based in Peterborough. Helen previously worked in Government both in London and overseas before obtaining a First Class BA Honours degree in Law and French at London Guildhall University. Helen was also a member of the Territorial Army for 10 years so understands the importance of dispute resolution! In 2017, Helen was promoted to Partner and now is Head of the team. Helen advises on all aspects of commercial litigation in the High Court and County Courts, and of dispute resolution and professional negligence. She also specialises in property related disputes advising on all aspects of commercial and residential matters and construction/building disputes, acting for both land owners and tenants in Court, Tribunal and Adjudicator’s office proceedings. Helen is also a member of the Southampton Property Association.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Helen Porter
Address
Warner Goodman LLP
Compass House
1-3 The Avenue
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 1XG
Phone
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/03/02
16/04/21
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Associate
Warner Goodman
?-present
Litigation / Dispute Resolution
I was very happy with the professionalism of the service I received and was able to discuss issues of concern as they arose
Lawyer named in this review: Helen Porter
A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 05 August, 2022
Dear M M Thank you for your positive review. We are pleased that you were satisfied with the service.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Received sufficient advice to enable us to make informed decisions. Staff were friendly and approachable.
Lawyer named in this review: Helen Porter
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
All super! Helen was excellent throughout, I would have left this review if we had lost the case!
Lawyer named in this review: Helen Porter
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Concise and helpful at all times
Lawyer named in this review: Helen Porter
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Great service. Kept me informed of procedures and advised best practice. Very helpful and informative. Made things simple and easy to understand. A credit to WG - thank you.
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Business / Commercial
One particular flat owner was keeping a pet dog which contravenes the lease. With your professional input we were able to quickly remedy the problem.
Lawyer named in this review: Helen Porter
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Business / Commercial
Everything happened as suggested at consultation, and to my pleasure and satisfaction was rapidly concluded with the right result for my wife and myself. Thank you.
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Business / Commercial
I've worked with Helen a few times now, she's great, thank you.
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Ending commercial case early
Helen gave us relevant and concise advice on how to end our case early. Impressed with her knowledge and skill.
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