Agriculture & Rural Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
Contact number
(023) 8071 8000About
Provided by Moore Barlow LLP
Moore Barlow's rural team deals with a range of matters across private client, property, land development, planning, litigation, employment and family and company structures. Recognised as one of the leading rural services teams in the south of England, Moore Barlow has a deep understanding of every aspect of rural life and has strong links with other professionals including agents, surveyors and accountants.
Clients include owners of landed estates, farms, large country homes, polo and horse racing businesses, stud farms and veterinary practices.
Many lawyers in the team are members or fellows of the Agricultural Law Association, the Country Land and Business Association and the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners.
Chambers Review
Moore Barlow advises both purchasers and sellers on the conveyancing of rural and agricultural land. It is additionally experienced in tenancies, sporting licences and farming partnership matters. The department's clients include landed estates and farming businesses. It handles the administration of estates for rural clients and also houses expertise in tax and succession planning.
Work Highlights
- Moore Barlow provided rural asset management support to The Grange Hampshire Estate.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I think very highly of the firm. It has well-resourced and responsive professionals."
"Moore Barlow has a really strong team that works well together."
"It is a local regional firm in the rural and agriculture sectors that punches above its weight. Its lawyers are becoming the top in the region."
"Every member of the team was completely on top of their brief. There was excellent communication between all of them and us. We felt in very safe hands throughout the process."
"I think very highly of the firm. It has well-resourced and responsive professionals."
"Moore Barlow has a really strong team that works well together."
"It is a local regional firm in the rural and agriculture sectors that punches above its weight. Its lawyers are becoming the top in the region."
"Every member of the team was completely on top of their brief. There was excellent communication between all of them and us. We felt in very safe hands throughout the process."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Whittington is managing partner at Moore Barlow. He has long-standing experience of the agricultural sector and is particularly well placed to advise on matters affecting landed estates and farms.
Sarah Jordan leads the rural services team at Moore Barlow and has significant expertise in agricultural matters, including advising families, farms, landowners and equestrian businesses.
"Sarah Jordan has a very strong understanding of the sector she works in and has a very strong grasp of professional issues."
"I can't speak highly enough of Sarah. She is tremendously competent and also a lovely person to deal with. The rest of her team reflects her efficiency and friendly approach."
"Sarah Jordan is an incredibly good communicator, very clear, and with great sector knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
Moore Barlow LLP
The South