Agriculture & Rural Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : North East
Band 2
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+44 191 273 3817About
Provided by Gibson & Co
NORTH EAST: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Gibson & Co. has been acting for agricultural clients since 1715. The well respected
department acts for farmers, landowners and landed estates and deals with the
diverse range of issues associated with rural property. We are able to assist clients with issues
including succession planning, leases and tenancy agreements, sales/purchases,
options, partnership agreements and renewable/alternative energy.
Our team includes fellows of the Agricultural Law Association and members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. The partners in
the department have a deep understanding of and empathy with their clients in the rural sector and well understand the issues they face. They have acted for a number of families for generations.
Chambers Review
Gibson & Co is a traditional North-East firm with a recognised agricultural client base. It is known for advising on purchases and sales of farms and agricultural land.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have been able to provide all the resources for various land and property matters. One of the benefits of working with them is the personalised attention and client management the partners give."
"They know what they are doing within the sector and are easy to speak to about issues."
"They have been able to provide all the resources for various land and property matters. One of the benefits of working with them is the personalised attention and client management the partners give."
"They know what they are doing within the sector and are easy to speak to about issues."
Notable Practitioners
Harry Chrisp acts for private individuals and estates on sales, purchases and leases of farms and large agricultural land.
"He is very judicious and thorough, and you get the strong impression that no stone is left unturned by him. He is very pragmatic when you want things done quickly."
"Harry is an excellent solicitor who always provides knowledgeable and pragmatic advice, which has been invaluable in achieving the best results."
"He is a former farmer himself so he knows a lot of people in the community and does a lot of transactional work."