Agriculture and Rural Business
By combining a number of specialist solicitors we are able to provide comprehensive advice on a wide range of agricultural and related matters across the south west.
Our team advises on all aspects of:
- Buying and selling farms, estates or agricultural land
- Agricultural management structures including companies, partnerships and joint ventures
- Agricultural tenancies of land and buildings including the management of existing arrangements and commencement of new agreements
- Farm and estate tax planning including the effective use of trusts and succession plans
- Grazing agreements and the grant or sale of sporting rights
- Sales of land for residential or commercial development, or the installation of wind farms and telecommunication masts
- Contentious farming and land owner issues including title, boundary, access and landlord & tenant disputes
- Farm worker disputes
- Agricultural businesses and their regulation
- Government support payments and quotas
- Business structures and commercial contracts
- Re-financing and the solvency of farming and agribusinesses
As a leading south west firm we have detailed knowledge of the local market and are experienced in securing the best results for our clients.
Legal 500 2008 comments: Following the firm’s 2007 merger with Hancock Caffin, the department at Foot Anstey has expanded to nine fee-earners." "The ‘ highly reputable’ Bruce Holt heads the practice."
Chambers 2008 commented: "Feedback depicts the lawyers as “friendly and knowledgeable” and commends them for “giving specific advice rather than simply processing transactions.”
For intial advice, please contact:
- Philip Wolfgang on 01392 685287
- Bruce Holt on 01872 243349/56
- Patricia Thomas on 01872 213319
