Agriculture & Rural Affairs - North West
What the Team is Known For
Burnetts is able to handle all aspects of agricultural law. It acts for clients on farm sales and purchases, tenancies, mines and minerals, development and option agreements, and compulsory purchases. It also has noteworthy expertise in lending concerning land and agribusiness assets. The firm's clients include landed estates, financial institutions, land agents and farmers.
Strengths
"Good-quality support staff set the tone for the business, and messages are responded to quickly and efficiently. There is no need to chase the work; it just gets done."
"They have a lot of agricultural expertise and a commitment to excellence."
"Their exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise leaves them well ahead of their field and well set to respond to any complex matter in a very timely fashion."
Work Highlights
Burnetts advised an agribusiness client on the voluntary sale of land for a proposed trans-Pennine road development.
Notable Practitioners
Joanne McKenzie is experienced in agribusiness affairs. She advises on farm transactions and tenancy issues, drafting sale and option agreements and negotiating overage payments. "Joanne has a depth of knowledge and is always willing to help with a speedy delivery." "Joanne McKenzie has good sound knowledge and a grounded attitude."
Richard Miller advises farmers, agricultural businesses and banks on farmland transactions, mines and mineral rights, and farming partnership agreements. "Richard Miller has led the way for years in the sector and area, and is just great to deal with. He has an empathy for clients and a detailed understanding of rural life." "Richard is clearly the main driving force in this firm. He commands authority and takes control." "Richard Miller is exceptional in his ability to deliver a simple, speedy solution without creating a drama. Nothing is ever a problem; Richard always delivers with true professionalism."
Diane Barnes specialises in farm and property sales, as well as farm business tenancy work. "Diane Barnes is dedicated to getting the job done right. She is quietly efficient, with a great eye for detail. She is very pleasant to work with." "Diane is highly regarded by agricultural clients." "She is a really intelligent person, very thorough and meticulous in her approach. She asks a lot of questions, which is indicative of her being very conscientious."
