‘The gold standard set for agricultural property disputes‘, Falcon Chambers reports an uptick in instructions involving mining and mineral rights and telecoms work as allied areas to agricultural law. In a prominent work highlight, Stephen Jourdan KC, Oliver Radley-Gardner KC and Gavin Bennison appeared before the Court of Appeal in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner & Ors, an agricultural case concerning the validity of a notice to quit subject to the protection of the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986; the agricultural holding was held under a verbal tenancy. Jonathan Karas KC has been kept busy advising on rural mineral transactional work. Property litigation specialist Catherine Taskis KC is sought after for her track record in handling agricultural succession disputes, proprietary estoppel issues and contentious farming partnership matters. In March 2023 Edward Peters KC was elevated to silk.
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Falcon Chambers
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‘Joanne Meah is excellent. She is straightforward in her approach and always delivers. She is efficient and effective.’
‘Falcon is a very strong set.’
‘A good calibre set.’
Francis Taylor Building
Members of Francis Taylor Building's agriculture and rural affairs practice are regularly instructed in cases involving common land, village and town greens, rights of way and highways. The team's client base includes public authorities, landowners, private individuals and government entities. Douglas Edwards KC has a strong track record in handling applications brought under the Commons Act 2006, and Morag Ellis KC has expertise in assisting with village green inquiries. Ned Westaway stands out for the 'strength and clarity of his arguments and advocacy'.
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‘Everyone, from the clerks to the reception staff, is friendly and approachable.’
‘The clerks are visible, personable and will engage proactively with instructing solicitors.’
‘Fantastic – very efficient and friendly.’
New Square Chambers
New Square Chambers is active in a wide range of rural and agricultural work, with a solid track record in handling contentious mandates regarding public access to land. George Laurence KC garners praise as 'one of the top barristers in his field', and Paul Wilmshurst has been kept busy advising on village green applications and public rights of way disputes. Simon Adamyk is sought after for his expertise in advising on public access over land, and Ross Crail provides 'first-rate advice'. The 'well-prepared' Aidan Briggs is very experienced in assisting with a broad spectrum of agricultural disputes, including Inheritance Act claims involving farms.
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‘Very good clerking – quick to get back and very easy to deal with. Michelle Green is excellent, and Cameron Grant is very responsive.’
‘Nathan Hitchman and Charlie Sherwood are both very good.’
‘New Square is an excellent set.’
Falcon Chambers
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‘Joanne Meah is excellent. She is straightforward in her approach and always delivers. She is efficient and effective.’
‘Falcon is a very strong set.’
‘A good calibre set.’
Francis Taylor Building
Members of Francis Taylor Building's agriculture and rural affairs practice are regularly instructed in cases involving common land, village and town greens, rights of way and highways. The team's client base includes public authorities, landowners, private individuals and government entities. Douglas Edwards KC has a strong track record in handling applications brought under the Commons Act 2006, and Morag Ellis KC has expertise in assisting with village green inquiries. Ned Westaway stands out for the 'strength and clarity of his arguments and advocacy'.
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‘Everyone, from the clerks to the reception staff, is friendly and approachable.’
‘The clerks are visible, personable and will engage proactively with instructing solicitors.’
‘Fantastic – very efficient and friendly.’
New Square Chambers
New Square Chambers is active in a wide range of rural and agricultural work, with a solid track record in handling contentious mandates regarding public access to land. George Laurence KC garners praise as 'one of the top barristers in his field', and Paul Wilmshurst has been kept busy advising on village green applications and public rights of way disputes. Simon Adamyk is sought after for his expertise in advising on public access over land, and Ross Crail provides 'first-rate advice'. The 'well-prepared' Aidan Briggs is very experienced in assisting with a broad spectrum of agricultural disputes, including Inheritance Act claims involving farms.
Referenzen
‘Very good clerking – quick to get back and very easy to deal with. Michelle Green is excellent, and Cameron Grant is very responsive.’
‘Nathan Hitchman and Charlie Sherwood are both very good.’
‘New Square is an excellent set.’