Agriculture & Rural Affairs | UK

Tunbridge Wells-based Cripps is noted for its strong client relationships with the owners of farms and landed estates. It advises on the acquisition and sale of rural property and associated issues, including rights of way, development and tenancies. The department works closely with the firm's commercial property, private client and corporate teams on complex matters. It often acts for commercial food and drink growers, including vineyards and fruit producers.

Irwin Mitchell is a national firm that offers expertise in estate management, including the sale and purchase of rural property. It advises on matters of mineral rights, heritage property and right of way disputes. The group's clients include landed estates and wine producers. It is increasingly instructed in contentious matters, including proprietary estoppel cases and disputes relating to rural property.

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.

Thrings has a strong reputation for its agriculture practice. It advises notable industry bodies, landowners and estates and also assists major banks and businesses. The department handles land and property sales and purchases, secured lending matters and succession planning. It has expertise on energy matters, including solar power, wind energy and fracking.

Mayo Wynne Baxter's specialist team handles conveyancing and tenancy matters, including those related to agricultural holdings, farm businesses and telecoms leases. The practice also assists with agricultural tenancies and succession planning. It offers further expertise in relation to environmental regulations, often acting for farming clients in disputes matters.

Thomson Snell & Passmore's agricultural group advises on rural property matters including conveyancing, developments and renewable energy projects. Its clients include estates, farming families and rural businesses. The department also handles agricultural disputes, including regulatory matters and landlord and tenant issues.

Warners Solicitors advises on the sale and acquisition of farms, rural estates and grouse moors. It is known for its links to sporting organisations. The department also handles property disputes and advises clients on regulatory matters. It acts for farming clients in criminal proceedings connected to wildlife, hunting, farming and shooting offences.

They have a variety of team members, which means they can work on an interdisciplinary basis without having to rely on other practices.

Charles Russell Speechlys offers broad expertise advising landed estates and trustees on transactions, succession, tax, farming partnerships, and family disputes.