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Zarenna Porter

Solicitor

Zarenna studied law at the University of Leicester, graduating with a First Class degree in 2018. She then completed the Legal Practice Course alongside a Master’s in Law, achieving a Distinction in 2019. This strong academic foundation gave her both the technical skills and the analytical approach that drive her work today.

In 2021, Zarenna joined her previous firm as a paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team. This early role provided her with valuable experience across a variety of contentious matters and a practical understanding of how disputes impact both individuals and businesses. She qualified as a solicitor in July 2024 and went on to develop her practice in corporate and commercial law.

In October 2025, Zarenna joined RIAA Barker Gillette as a solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial department, working closely with the Head of Department, Victoria Holland. Her work now spans a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including acquisitions and disposals, share buybacks, company reorganisations and the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements. She has supported businesses operating across different sectors, tailoring her advice to suit the distinct needs of both sole traders and larger corporate entities.

Zarenna takes a proactive and commercially minded approach to her work. She invests time in understanding each client’s business and objectives so that she can provide advice that is clear, pragmatic and effective. Her focus is on delivering practical solutions that align with her clients’ goals, helping them to move forward with confidence.

LLB Law, University of Leicester (2018)
Legal Practice Course & LLM (Distinction, 2019)
Solicitor of England & Wales (Admitted 2024)

Language(s): English

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Articles

Transactional documents in a corporate sale: What sellers should know – March 2026
Warranties and indemnities: Key protections in share and asset sales – February 2026
The role of due diligence in corporate transactions – February 2026
Understanding Heads of Terms in corporate transactions – January 2026

Corporate Transactions

Zarenna advises on acquisitions, disposals, share buybacks, restructurings and company reorganisations across a variety of sectors.

Commercial Contracts

Zarenna assists with drafting and negotiating general commercial agreements tailored to her clients’ requirements.

Corporate Governance

Zarenna provides guidance on a variety of corporate governance matters.

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What they say...

  • W Sandover, April 2026
    Boundary Wall dispute “Although (for complex, not relevant) reasons, this matter never reached the point of either negotiations or a court case, Barker Gillette staff provided us with excellent support. I would certainly go back to them in the

  • Client, April 2026
    Excellent suppy “Karen Cole supported me through a difficult time with warmth and professionalism. She made the entire process as smooth as possible, responding quickly to communication and giving clear advice. I would highly recommend Karen to

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    So helpful! “Pippa Marshall listened and offered supportive, practical advice. She was very friendly, easy to talk to and did not pressure me to make any costly decisions during my free 30-minute consultation. I would definitely recommend Pippa

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    “We had an excellent experience working with Michael Davies and his team on the sale of our property. They were efficient, knowledgeable, and highly diligent throughout the entire process. Communication was always prompt and clear, which made w

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