Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Anderson Strathern is a highly experienced rural land and business team that is adept at advising on all aspects of rural and agricultural law, including property development, agribusiness, diversification and forestry issues. It acts for some of Scotland's most significant estates and landowners on high-value land sales and purchases. The department is also adept at servicing clients on succession planning matters. It exhibits expertise in the energy and real estate sectors and can advise on dispute resolution.

"Anderson Strathern are very aware of what's going on in the market and are proactive at raising issues or opportunities."

"The team at Anderson Strathern have excellent depth of experience, which allows them to navigate complex matters."

"The team at Anderson Strathern's agriculture and estates practice seem able to gain a client's confidence in very short order."

Anderson Strathern acted for Tayvallich Estate Partners on the £10.3 million sale of the Tayvallich Estate to Highlands Rewilding.

John Mitchell is a leading expert on the purchase, sale and leasing of agricultural and rural property, as well as large-scale estate management issues. "We really appreciate John's diligent and thoughtful advice on all matters."

Adele Nicol is an experienced agricultural lawyer who assists landlords and tenants with agricultural tenancies and rural property management. "Adele is very astute and proactive in engagement and support."

Sheonagh Richards frequently advises landowners and developers on renewable energy projects and land management issues. "Sheonagh is an outstanding - a very competent and efficient partner." "Sheonagh is creative in her thinking, very commercially aware and good at spotting details that could easily be overlooked." "Sheonagh is excellent at finalising detailed matters."

Anne Chapman is sought out for her expertise in complex estate management, and she advises large-scale institutional rural landowners on aquaculture, coastal and agricultural issues. "Anne is able in a diverse range of work areas."

Linsey Barclay-Smith deals with the full range of agricultural and rural matters, including business restructuring and succession planning matters for families. "Linsey is absolutely acute in her analysis of the issues."

Robin Beattie handles the full spectrum of rural property issues, from estate, farm and forestry transactions to sporting rights. "Robin is the perfect combination of technical expertise, commercial knowledge, practical and pragmatic advice, and a good sense of humour."