Matthew Woods
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Band 1
About
Provided by Matthew Woods
Practice Areas
Matthew is a partner specialising in advising owners of rural property including landed estates. Key to his success is in understanding the issues that arise in holding and retaining rural property and the importance of flexibility when considering transfers between successive generations. He has the ability to listen and understand the objectives and aims of the client but also challenge clients to consider why certain assets are retained and what they contribute to the family, whether financial or otherwise. An area of particular interest is heritage assets and the responsibilities that arise as well as the tax issues of claiming conditional exemption. Clients who own rural property often have connections outside of the UK and Matthew advises on the cross border and UK offshore rules that arise. He is able to provide a seamless service on tax and trust matters for all clients and tailor that advice to meet the needs of families.
Professional Memberships
STEP; Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust; Country, Land and Business Association; Historic Houses.
Publications
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Chambers Review
UK
Matthew Woods is well regarded in the market due to his expertise in agricultural matters, often involving tax and succession planning.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matthew Woods is an excellent all-round performer."
"Matthew is hugely intelligent and capable with a sensible, practical approach. He is a true expert."
"Matthew Woods is an excellent all-round performer."
"Matthew is hugely intelligent and capable with a sensible, practical approach. He is a true expert."
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