Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Cumbrian firm Cartmell Shepherd deals with all aspects of agricultural law. It advises on farm sales and purchases, succession planning, agricultural tenancies, development and option agreements, and compulsory purchases. The firm's clients include landed estates, land agents and farmers.

"Cartmell Shepherd is a firm with longstanding expertise across agricultural and rural areas."

"The Cartmell Shepherd lawyers are extremely efficient, knowledgeable and courteous."

"The solicitors keep their feet on the ground and integrate well into the wider rural professional community, keeping their knowledge and commercial awareness of the sector up to date."

Mark Jackson is experienced in rural property transactions and specialises in Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy matters. "Mark always delivers good advice, quickly and in a straightforward manner that solves any potential issues that may arise." "Mark is brilliant: really pragmatic, sensible, and knows his stuff." "Mark is excellent on rural property sales and a wider range of other commercial rural matters. He is easily approachable and commercially aware with a practical approach."

Jonathan Carroll advises on the sale and purchase of farms, preparation of deeds and Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy matters. "Jonathan Carroll has great experience. He is approachable and has detailed agricultural landlord and tenant knowledge, which is getting harder to find."

Katherine Pretswell-Walker is a director in Cartmell Shepherd's agriculture team. She advises clients on the purchase and sale of farms and woodland. "Katherine understands clients' needs and can give advice on complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner." "Katherine is extremely knowledgeable and a well-respected lawyer with a strong reputation locally."