Led by agriculture and landed estates expert Rupert Jackson in Liverpool, Brabners LLP is praised by clients as ‘both extremely knowledgeable with regards to the law and very commercially aware'. The group advises a wide variety of rural clients on the full range of agriculture and estates-related matters, and it has particular expertise in matters relating to planning, environmental issues, and construction, as well as tax and property litigation. It regularly acts for commercial entities who own or acquire land for commercial purposes. The ‘extremely diligent' Charles Hansford in Preston is highly experienced in all types of commercial property, specialising in landed and agricultural estates, and is also an expert in the law relating to mines and minerals. Fern Bullock in Liverpool is another key contact for individuals, companies, and landowning estates who are seeking advice on matters relating to the development, sale, and acquisition of land, as well as mandates involving landlords and tenants.
Agriculture and estates in North West
Brabners LLP
Praxisleiter:
Rupert Jackson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Charles Hansford; Fern Bullock
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‘The individuals at Brabners are both extremely knowledgeable with regards to the law and very commercially aware, never loosing sight of the bigger picture of what the client is trying to achieve. This commercial sense is often lost when dealing with the finer details of the law but my experience with Brabners is quite different. Their empathy with their clients truly sets them apart.’
‘Knowledgable in the sector in which they work. Helpful and personable.’
‘Prompt service and always available to speak on the telephone.’
Kernmandanten
Associated British Foods plc
The Liverpool Roman Archdiocesan Trust
Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited
Peel Holdings plc
SED Recycling Limited
British Sugar plc
AB Agri Limited
ABF Grain Products Limited
ABF Properties Limited
TJ Morris Limited
CNP Property (Wirral) Limited
Countryroute (A130) plc
Many private individuals and companies
Butcher & Barlow LLP
Based in Gadbrook Park in Northwich, the ‘great team' at Butcher & Barlow LLP is knowledgeable across a broad range of agricultural matters, with particular expertise in the sale of land, overage clauses, and promotion agreements. The group also advises landed estates on agricultural holdings and farm business tenancies, and has significant experience in instructions relating to the granting and renewal of mineral leases for mining apparatus. Mike Bracegirdle, whose ‘knowledge is superb', leads the agriculture and rural affairs group. The team also includes Rebecca Jepson, who specialises in commercial and agricultural property and business transactions, and agriculture specialist Graham Gigg. Rachel Clements joined in March 2023 and is seasoned in a variety of matters relating to agriculture and property.
Praxisleiter:
Mike Bracegirdle
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rebecca Jepson; Graham Gigg; Rachel Clements
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‘They are fully aware of the difficulties that we face in the industry on a day-to-day basis, which we found refreshing and beneficial. We have used Butcher & Barlow several times in the past and we will use them in the future if we need to. We would highly recommend them as a team and a company.’
‘Mike Bracegirdle is sympathetic at all times and understands the case. His knowledge is superb and we trust him implicitly with his knowledge. He is always welcoming and makes you feel at ease. He completely understands our business and that is helpful.’
‘They have a good understanding of agriculture matters.’
Kernmandanten
Booth Charities
IOW View Ltd
William Beech Skip Hire
Andy Moroney (Civils) Ltd
Myerson Solicitors
Benefiting from its large and experienced private client team, Myerson Solicitors advises on a broad range of matters in the agricultural and rural business communities with ‘real depth of experience and expertise’. Based in Alrincham, the group includes Andrew Brown, who assists a broad range of agricultural and rural clients with matters relating to rural business, succession planning, and constitutional documentation, and Clara Staunton advises agricultural families and rural business clients on wills, trusts, and inheritance tax planning mandates. Other key contacts include Joanne Perritt, who leads the real estate group, and the ‘extremely impressive’ head of the contentious probate department Helen Thompson.
Praxisleiter:
Andrew Brown; Joanne Perritt
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Clara Staunton; Helen Thompson
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‘Real depth of experience and expertise outside London. The team handles complex and big value claims which are often highly contentious with ease.’
‘Helen Thompson is extremely impressive.’
‘In all of my enquiries of Myerson, they have had a member of their team with expertise in the area of my request. I like Myerson’s diversity and I have the sense that this is a good company to work for that values community and culture.’
Kernmandanten
O’Gara Developments
International Pheromone Systems
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for International Pheromone Systems Limited in respect of confidentiality and manufacturing arrangements.
Napthens LLP
The specialised rural team at Napthens LLP has extensive experience advising clients on a broad range of agricultural matters, such as issues relating to farms, land, property, business, and estate planning. Praised by clients for its ‘agricultural knowledge, empathy with clients and a proactive approach’, the group is also seasoned in assisting with energy projects on farms. Andrew Holden leads the firm’s rural business team and is a specialist in land and agricultural property transactions. Holden also advises clients on renewable energy scheme matters, as well as landowners in development agreements. James Stocker is also a key practitioner in the rural group.
Praxisleiter:
Andrew Holden
Weitere Kernanwälte:
James Stocker
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‘Their communication and efficient manner far surpasses others and we now recommend them both personally and professionally.’
‘Flexible and all staff were responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘James Stocker proved to be an excellent representative of how a legal professional should conduct themselves. He responded to e-mails and queries in an excellent and prompt manner and ensured that our land purchases were dealt with in as timely way as possible.’
Kernmandanten
Oxbury Bank
Virgin Money
NFU
HSBC
Aaron & Partners LLP
Aaron & Partners LLP provides a ‘professional and efficient service’ to rural businesses and private clients on a broad range of agricultural and estate issues, and the group has specialist knowledge in matters relating to renewable projects, land acquisition for utility projects, and mineral registration and extraction projects. In Chester, the group is co-led by Joseph Fletcher-Hunt, who heads the agricultural and rural group and is experienced in a broad range of property matters, and Simon Ellis, who specialises in the real estate aspects of rural affairs. The ‘outstanding’ Brent Williams, who is experienced in all aspects of commercial and agricultural property and also advises on issues arising from horse-racing and the breeding industry, is another key contact.
Praxisleiter:
Joseph Fletcher-Hunt; Simon Ellis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Brent Williams
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‘All-round professional and efficient service in responding to queries and anticipating issues with excellent communication and engagement.’
‘I have used Aaron & Partners for a few years now. I have always found them to be very professional and helpful in resolving issues which I have with very good service and communication.’
‘Brent Williams in particular was outstanding.’
Kernmandanten
Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water)
The Church Commissioners for England
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance
Mostyn Estates
Barclays Bank PLC
Cornish Lithium Limited
DTM Legal LLP
Praised by clients as a ‘modern and forward-thinking firm with a strong agricultural team‘, the practice at DTM Legal LLP boasts a seasoned group of litigators with extensive experience in estate management issues, rural infrastructure projects, and energy development projects. Anna Duffy leads the group in Liverpool and is a property litigation expert who assists clients with settling disputes relating to agricultural land and farming businesses. In Chester, Paul Makinson is a farm and agricultural land purchases specialist, and Helen Nash is highly experienced in energy and utility work, including onshore gas exploration issues.
Praxisleiter:
Anna Duffy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Paul Makinson; Helen Nash
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‘DTM are a modern and forward-thinking firm with a strong agricultural team with a wide range of cross-over experience, including commercial matter such as telecoms and renewable energy, as well as sales and conveyancing of rural land and property.’
‘The team has a wealth of experience and are willing to take the time to discuss matters in detail and keep all parties, including clients, informed on the progress of cases.’
Kernmandanten
E A Reed & Sons
T W Kinsey
Stuart Roberts
ADAS
Cheshire Young Farmers
W Fair and Son
Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand
Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand has a specialist agriculture end estate department that frequently collaborates with its private client and commercial property groups to ensure a holistic service is provided to clients. The team acts for farming business owners, estate owning families, and institutional landowners across the full range of agricultural matters. The group is led from Lancaster by agricultural expert John Myers, and he is supported by Clare Love, who specialises in property and private client work with an emphasis on agricultural land, estates, and succession.
Praxisleiter:
John Myers; Clare Love
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‘Good knowledge of agriculture and agricultural law.’
‘They are all very practical and approachable. I am always happy to include them on my list of solicitors for agriculturally based work, where their knowledge and expertise will come to the fore.’
Temple Heelis
The ‘thoroughly modern and forward-thinking' Temple Heelis has an expert group experienced in agricultural matters. With particular knowledge of the Lake District, the group assists a diverse set of clients on the full range of agricultural affairs. It also has unique knowledge in the hospitality and leisure sectors, with mandates concerning water systems and apparatus issues, and issues relating to Agricultural Relief and Stamp Duty Land Tax also falling within their strong capabilities. Land and property specialist Peter Dodd leads the group and is ‘experienced, thorough, pragmatic and approachable'. Dodd has extensive experience advising high-net-worth individuals on rural matters such, as farming and agricultural business.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Dodd
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‘Peter Dodd is an approachable individual with a friendly, can-do attitude.’
‘Thoroughly professional and helpful service from the Temple Hellis team. Great communication and very responsive, especially if a situation is urgent. The team are experts in properties with challenges.’
‘The individuals at Temple Hellis are always positive and efficient. Peter Dodd and his team have a very good local reputation and are highly recommended. Peter is very knowledgeable and provides good informative commutations, and he always considers the bigger view rather than focusing on the smaller details.’