Boodle Hatfield LLP often works with high-net-worth individuals on asset protection, estate management and tax structuring, in addition to tenancy issues. Natasha Hassall heads the team and assists clients with both onshore and offshore trusts and long-term estate planning. Sally Harlow helms probate matters pertaining to valuable assets, while Eleanor Sepanski is sought out by the firm’s multi-generational clients. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Oxford.
Agriculture and estates in South East
Boodle Hatfield LLP
Praxisleiter:
Natasha Hassall
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sally Harlow; Eleanor Sepanski
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‘Immediately it became apparent that not only are the team extremely competent but that they fully understand the clients’ requirements.’
‘An exceptional firm that makes clients feel genuinely valued and most importantly creates the trust that is so critical in the client/professional relationship.’
‘The firm can deliver under severe time pressure whilst maintaining such goodwill.’
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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP routinely assists real-estate owning clients with the maintenance, purchases and sales of long-held family assets and property-based businesses. Duncan Elson is a strong choice for landed estate and pension litigation, while William Marriott is particularly proficient in the acquisitions and disposals of domestic property. David Haines is a key port of call for professional negligence claims concerning property. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Guildford.
Praxisleiter:
Duncan Elson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
William Marriott; David Haines; Alex Munday-Muir; Tom Denham-Smith
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‘The team’s technical ability is excellent, we received high quality legal advice which is practical.’
‘Duncan Elson is everything you would want in dealing with estates held in settlements. He is practical whilst being technically excellent.’
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Freeths LLP
Freeths LLP caters to an array of agricultural law matters, including contentious, environmental, employment and succession planning issues. Iain Davis leads the team and is particularly knowledgeable of the development of greenfield land. Balvinder Jaj is often engaged in mortgaging arrangements and secured lending. Laura Czapski advises clients on the Agricultural Holdings Act. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Oxford.
Praxisleiter:
Iain Davis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Balvinder Jaj; Laura Czaspski; Clare Bellis; Katherine Burge; Rosalyn Shephard
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‘The team was most attentive with suggestions made and highly skilled at all levels from trainees to partner.’
‘The team were outstanding overall.’
‘When collaboration was needed from other members within the organisation, the work was carried out seamlessly and efficiently.’
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Trinity College Oxford
Carington Estate
Sir Edward Dashwood
Cornbury Estate
Trustees of the Swanbourne Estate
Clydesdale Bank PLC
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Trustees of the Shotover Estate
Tarmac Group of Companies
Chancerygate Group of Companies
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Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell routinely assists commercial, institutional, and private clients operating in the rural sector. Leeds-based James Laycock co-leads the team alongside James Pavey who splits his time between Gatwick and London and is adept in property transactions. Charlotte West -Withers is located in Gatwick and is seasoned in easement, first registrations and lender refinance work in addition to agricultural tenancies and residential occupations.
Praxisleiter:
James Pavey; James Laycock
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Charlotte West-Withers; Nicola Gooch, Naomi Neville
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‘The team has the support of the larger firm for specific specialist transactions.’
‘Charlotte West-Withers has been great with all of my transactions this year. She gets the best results for me as the client.’
‘Charlotte West-Withers has made every effort to learn our complex family dynamic, she gets things done and is great to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Darwall v Dartmoor National Park Authority
Millwall FC
Andrew Sellick
Smith
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Moore Barlow
The sizeable practice Moore Barlow acts for equestrian businesses, farmers, in addition to private landowners. Sarah Jordan leads the team from Southampton and is proficient in a breadth of rural property matters including residential property transactions, diversification schemes and renewable energy projects. Kerry Dovey in Lymington caters to high-net-worth individuals and lenders; she is also knowledgeable of agricultural secured lending and strategic refinances.
Praxisleiter:
Sarah Jordan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kerry Dovey
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‘Very engaging, forward thinking, friendly and a proactive rural team. One of the best specialist agricultural teams in the South East’
‘The Moore Barlow agriculture and estates team are a proactive group of individuals that come together as a team exceptionally well for the benefit of their clients’ needs and requirements.’
‘I have found Moore Barlow to be professional and incredibly efficient in all my dealings with the team. They are a pleasure to work with and their knowledge and experience is extensive.’
Kernmandanten
The Cowdray Estate
The Grange Estate
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Tees Law
The ‘highly knowledgable‘ practice at Tees Law is led by Letty Glaister in Royston who is renowned for her expertise in rural succession planning. David Miller splits his time between the firm’s offices and is experienced in energy projects, while Ian Johnston in Chelmsford works in conjunction with the firm’s property team on land and farm sales.
Praxisleiter:
Letty Glaister
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ian Johnston; Kay Piper; Daniel Fairs
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‘A highly knowledgeable and approachable team who are professional in every sense but retain a personal touch.’
‘They have kept me informed at all stages of the work they have done for me and have exceeded my expectations is many cases.’
‘We have found Tees law to be a reliable practice fully understanding our needs as farmers in a specialised area. Their knowledge of the sector is vital, and they ensure they are fully aware of current legislation and working to advise accordingly.’
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Lightsource BP
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- Advised a farming client with various requirements in relation to farm purchases, land promotion agreements, employment issues and trust matters.
- Advised a client on succession planning to structure their estates in order to minimise their Inheritance Tax exposure.
- Advised a global market leader in the development, acquisition and long-term management of large-scale solar projects and smart energy solutions.
Birkett Long LLP
Birkett Long LLP advises families operating in the agricultural sphere with partnership agreements, property sales and purchases, as well as tax planning. Caroline Dowding leads the team and is often engaged in creating trusts to protect assets and handling the deceased’s estates. David Rayner is located in Chelmsford is particularly proficient in construction, development, and energy in addition to environmental matters, while Emma Coke is noted for her two decades of experience in agricultural matters. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Colchester, unless stated otherwise.
Praxisleiter:
Caroline Dowding
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Rayner; Emma Coke
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‘The agriculture and estates team is readily available, approachable, and knowledgeable. They provide answers to queries promptly and in detail.’
‘An excellent team, always polite and helpful with extremely good understanding of our needs and first-class professional knowledge of the subject being dealt with.’
‘I’ve dealt often with David Rayner who is a pleasure to work with.’
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Birketts LLP
With offices spread across Chelmsford, Cambridge, Ipswich, and Norwich, Birketts LLP is well-equipped to handle land acquisitions and renewable energy projects, the practice also works in conjunction with the firm’s tax lawyers on capital taxation and succession planning matters. Co-lead of the team Chris Coupland works from Norwich and advises clients on agricultural banking work, while Annabelle Rout‘s workload includes the granting of easements for access, pipes, and wires across agricultural land. Charlotte Strutt has recently been engaged in solar leases and biodiversity net gain agreements. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Chelmsford, unless stated otherwise.
Praxisleiter:
Chris Coupland; Annabelle Rout
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Charlotte Strutt; Katie-Gibson Green; Adam Burden; Simon Green; Samantha Barnes
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‘I have been impressed with Birketts straight talking and friendly approach to all matters.’
‘Birketts impressed with a pragmatic all-round service and credible alternative to city firms. Genuinely trusted advisers.’
‘Annabelle Rout was very efficient and runs a tight ship.’
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Brachers
Often entrusted by landowners and farmers for land development matters, Brachers routinely assists educational and research institutions operating in the agricultural and rural sector. With over two decades of experience, Sarah Gaines leads the team while Christopher Eriksson-Lee is knowledgable of family trusts and is sought-after for his expertise in reducing exposure to inheritance tax. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Maidstone.
Praxisleiter:
Sarah Gaines
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christopher Eriksson-Lee; Lee May
Kernmandanten
East Malling Trust
Kent County Agricultural Society
Alan Firmin Limited
Kent Farmers Benevolent Society
Plumpton College
Oxbury Bank plc
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Cripps
Cripps is led by the ‘passionate, driven and extremely knowledgeable‘ Sally Firby who is proficient in matters pertaining to estates, farms and high-value London properties. Kate Arnold is entrusted by clients with structuring their business arrangements and property ownership. Kit Mordaunt splits his time between London and Kent and has over two decades of experience in agricultural property. All of the individuals that have been mentioned in Tunbridge Wells, unless stated otherwise.
Praxisleiter:
Sally Firby
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kate Arnold; Kit Mordaunt
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‘I have worked with Sally Firby for many years. She is passionate, driven and extremely knowledgeable in her field.’
‘Sally Firby leaves no stone unturned and has great attention to detail. Sally is always responsive to clients needs and thinks outside the box to come up with sensible and practical solutions.’
Kernmandanten
Chapel Down
Evremond Estates Ltd
Mably Dairies Ltd
Rauceby Farms
Wayfarer Wines LLP
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- Assisted a HNW client purchasing a significant estate comprising of over 20 cottages and over 1000 acres of land spread across a number of farms.
- Handled the administration of a £20million estate of the deceased where the primary asset was a Lincolnshire estate, of which the deceased was sole owner and sole trader.
- Acted on the purchase of a boutique country estate and organic farm.
Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP
Frequently handling the sale and development of farming land throughout Kent and Sussex, Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP is led by the ‘faultless’ Richard Cripps. Oliver Bussell is knowledgeable of environmental issues and planning applications, while Ian Best in Uckfield is adept in tax reliefs. Bruce Clarke is based in Sevenoaks and assists clients with probate and estate administration. Individuals mentioned split their team between Sevenoaks and Ashford, unless stated otherwise.
Praxisleiter:
Richard Cripps
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Oliver Bussell; Ian Best; Bruce Clarke
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‘I would recommend Rix & Kay to any fellow farmer, they are up to speed and understand the life of a farmer. They are well equipped to guide you though your legal queries.’
‘We can’t fault the team – always excellent service with a great breadth of experience.’
‘Richard Cripps is always faultless.’
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Thompson Smith and Puxon
The ‘formidable agriculture and estate practice‘ at Thompson Smith and Puxon is led by Stephen Firmin, a lawyer who leverages his corporate background to advise clients with business projects, in addition to transactional property matters. Kerry Addison handles site disposals on small rural developments, as well as larger plots, while Fiona Ashworth is knowledgeable of succession planning and wills. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Colchester.
Praxisleiter:
Stephen Firmin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kerry Addison; Fiona Ashworth; Mary Anne Fedeyko; Robert Ashworth; Fiona Gibson
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‘TSP have a formidable agriculture and estate practice in our region, and I believe that reality is being widely recognized by the professional community advising farmers. They have the strength in depth to deliver the best solution whatever the circumstances.’
‘This team is highly skilled and dedicated, offering specialist advice to their clients.’
‘A team who cover all aspects of land matters and are willing to consider all aspects and understand family issues which often arise.’
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Thrings LLP
Recently been bolstered by its 2022 merger with Okells Francis, Thrings LLP advises farmers and rural landowners with battery storage, solar power, and wind energy matters. Duncan Sigournay leads the team from Bath and handles the purchase and sales of agricultural and equestrian land, while Mark Charter is noted for his experience in significant secured lending for farms and estates. Jonathan Thompson is adept in family business succession planning, and Josephine Taylor is often engaged in matters involving unregistered land. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Romsey, unless stated otherwise.
Praxisleiter:
Duncan Sigournay
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mark Charter; Jonathan Thompson; Josephine Taylor; Neil Barbour; Eve Laws
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‘The team is engaged on many levels with the business.’
‘The partners and associates we work with are responsive and you feel that the matter in hand is at the top of their pile! There is an interest in the wider activity of the business which helps put in context the priority or importance of instructions.’
‘There is a depth of expertise in the business, and we are given direct access to these individuals when required.’
Kernmandanten
National Farmers Union
Country Land and Business Association
The Badminton Estate
The UK’s major banks
Denhay Farms Ltd
Countryside Education Trust
EU Plants Ltd
Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal Trust
DJ Houghton Catching Services Ltd
Koppert
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- Advised 34 landowners in relation to options for easements and leases for the new Fawley to Heathrow oil pipeline.
- Sucesfully represented a client in a Supreme Court proprietary estoppel case and appeal in Guest v Guest.
- Represented the executors of the estate for the late John Mitchell Spencer in a multi-million-pound proprietary estoppel claim concerning farmland and quarries in Lincolnshire.
Warners Solicitors
Warners Solicitors fields a considerable workload in contentious, criminal, regulatory, tax planning, and asset protection matters. With over four decades of experience, Steve Colville leads the department and thrives in commercial property mandates, while Michael McNally is adept in employment law. Gail Hall‘s practice encompasses lifetime tax planning, trust and estate administration, and wills. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Tonbridge.
Praxisleiter:
Steve Colville
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael McNally; Gail Hall; Tim Ryan; Hope Flashman-Wells
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Field Seymour Parkes LLP
With expertise in scale renewable energy projects including battery storage facilities, biomass fuel plants in addition to Solar PV Parks, Field Seymour Parkes LLP is well-placed to handle the sales and acquisitions of agricultural rural property. Hazel Eccles leads the team and is proficient in adverse possession and lost deeds, granting easements, and licenses. James Burgess has over two decades of experience in agricultural and rural development, while Rob Crowther is knowledgeable of lifetime tax planning and asset protection matters, in addition to wills. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Reading.
Praxisleiter:
Hazel Eccles
Weitere Kernanwälte:
James Burgess; Rob Crowther
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‘What makes them standout is their personal touch, attention to detail and accessibility of staff.’
‘All are accessible, approachable and good at assisting clients in making decisions or identifying key components of decision making for them to review with objectivity.’
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Longmores Solicitors LLP
With ‘a strong background in agriculture and estates’ Longmores Solicitors LLP is led by Victoria Sandberg, who is adept in conditional contracts, option agreements and overage agreements. Richard Horwood leads the private client department and is sought after by families for his expertise in structuring and planning family wealth, while Rachael Spalton heads the commercial property team. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Hertfordshire.
Praxisleiter:
Victoria Sandberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Richard Horwood; Rachael Spalton
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‘Longmores have a strong background in agriculture and estates with a friendly and approachable senior team.’
‘Longmores have an excellent practice in Hertfordshire which also covers the surrounding counties. They keep in touch with other professionals and organise regular briefings and updates of topical issues of interest.’
‘Victoria Sandberg is excellent and has a strong team to help on other legal matters. I value her sensible approach to issues which for rural property is often unusual and not straightforward!’
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SE-Solicitors
With thorough expertise in contentious property matters, SE-Solicitors is also well-equipped to advise rural businesses on company structure and restructuring, partnerships, in addition to sales. Team head Guy Stephenson is supported by Jennie Loynes whose client roster features agricultural businesses, charities, and private individuals.
Praxisleiter:
Guy Stephenson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jennie Loynes
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‘Spratt Endicott are efficient and knowledgeable, they get things done. We especially value a close working relationship and ease of access to legal advice that helps us concentrate on our own business knowing that we are in good hands.’
‘The team have been able to deal with a range of different property cases.’
‘Both Guy Stephenson and Jennie Loynes have completed work on our behalf in the past. We would not hesitate to use them again or to recommend them to others. They keep our business informed on progress and make themselves available to chat through issues and provide advice where needed.’
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Thomson Snell & Passmore
Thomson Snell & Passmore handles contentious and non-contentious agricultural matters including renewable energy projects, tax, trusts and probate, rural land claims in addition to regulatory issues. Penelope Edgar leads the team from Kent and is often handling diversification projects, farm tenancies and agreements.
Praxisleiter:
Penelope Edgar
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alison Sparks; Robert Trench
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‘Penelope Edgar is sensible, commercial and practical whilst careful to bottom out any possible issues.’
‘Penelope Edgar is approachable and offers clear, concise, and positive advice to clients and fellow professionals. Penny is easy to work with and is happy to be part of a team to ensure clients receive the best possible outcomes.’
‘The agriculture and estates team offer practical and sound advice and are deal makers, rather than deal breakers. They are always looking for the most efficient route through any transaction.’