Agricultural

Adaptive advice for people and businesses owning, investing in and operating farms and rural estates. With supplemental specialisms across the rural sector in renewable energy, development and management of the rural landscape. Sector expertise include:

  • Farm business structures and reorganisations;
  • Succession planning and partnership issues;
  • In-depth knowledge of agricultural tenancies including  the Agricultural
    Holdings Act 1986 (AHA’s and FBT’s);
  • Setting up joint-venture/share/contract farming agreements and commercial contracts; and
  • Issues relating to rights of way, riparian rights and adverse possession claims and first registrations.

Commercial Property and Development

Providing property advice for individuals and businesses, whether on a single transaction or overseeing multiple property holdings. Our services extend across a broad spectrum of property-related matters including sales, purchases, leasehold and refinance

We have expertise in commercial and residential development projects from inception to completion. From conducting initial appraisals, acquiring sites, dealing with associated planning and statutory consents, we offer practical ongoing legal advice throughout the project working collaboratively with an appointed project team.

Commercial Support

Corporate and commercial assistance for businesses involved in property-driven projects. Services include:

  • Reviewing and setting up corporate structures, often being part of an advice team with your financial and accounting advisors;
  • Reviewing and drafting commercial agreements;
  • Banking and finance advice; and
  • Commissioning of third party legal services for services we do not offer.

Disputes

Resolving issues and disputes, whether complex or straightforward, through negotiation or litigation when needed. As a team, we adopt and explore options with you to ensure that you have a clear assessment and strategy for the next steps. With niche practice areas in:

  • Partnership division and disputes;
  • Contentious agricultural law;
  • Succession claims;
  • AHA’s,  FBT’s and Regulated Tenancies and regaining possession;
  • Adverse possession;
  • Forestry Restocking Notices;
  • Judicial Review; and
  • Disputed rights of way, riparian rights  and access issues.

Forestry

In-depth expertise in the specialised and complex field of the forestry and woodland sectors. With a thorough understanding and expertise, we are equipped to assist with the following:

  • Sale and purchase of farms, land and woodland;
  • Forestry and woodland ownership and management;
  • Felling licences; and
  • Responding to restocking notices served by the Forestry Commission including non-compliance and enforcement notices and judicial review.

Renewable Energy

Providing value-driven advice from experienced advisors in renewable technology, with notable expertise in anaerobic digestion. Providing finance, corporate, property, construction and commercial contract advice for clients from concept, financing, construction, regulation, commissioning and connection.

Offering advice once plants and facilities are up and running for those looking to acquire, dispose,  refinance or generally  review commercial  operations.

Residential Property

Whether cottage, grand design or an estate, we specialise in providing bespoke residential conveyancing services that are designed around your unique needs. Whether you are buying, selling, or remortgaging, our experienced team ensures that your property transaction runs smoothly and efficiently, with a personal touch every step of the way.

We take the time to understand your goals, address any concerns and offer expert advice to guide you through the process. With transparent pricing and clear communication, we are committed to making the process as straightforward as possible.

Utilities and Easements

Leveraging experience, technology and resources, our expert team offers advice to landowners and occupiers affected by utilities and statutory rights of entry for power lines, pipelines and sewers.

Our dedicated, knowledgeable in-house team processes thousands of electricity easements to regulate historic apparatus unlocking compensation for injurious affection caused to property.