AGRICULTURAL LAND
Farmers and landowners are facing increasing complexity and pressure because of changing agricultural subsidies, sustainability targets, and rising land values; there are also many new, innovative ways to utilise and diversify agricultural land. Our specialist team provide tailored property legal advice to help landowners, farmers, and rural businesses navigate these challenges and opportunities.
Examples of work undertaken by our
lawyers
Acquisition and disposal of farms and other heritage property.
Granting and renewing farm business tenancies on numerous sites including Wroxeter, Salisbury Plain and at Battle Abbey.
Obtaining an injunction to prevent persistent trespass by a farmer and his animals over a training estate on Dartmoor.
Acting in the agricultural receivership for the multinational professional services network of a farming partnership in Wiltshire where the debt exceeded £1.5m.
Advising in relation to Single Farm Payments and over 100 grazing licences.
Legal issues that may arise
Single Farm Payments
Public access and public liability
Farmland acquisitions and disposals
Boundary, covenant and easement disputes
Agricultural leases, tenancies and licences
Sporting licences
Funding and development agreements
Compulsory purchase
Environmental law issues including contaminationand noise pollution issues
Sites of Special Scientific Interest and management agreements
THE LEADING UK REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM
We are the UK’s largest and most experienced specialist real estate law firm, trusted by leading clients in the property sector for over 25 years.
With over 75+ senior lawyers, each bringing an average of 25 years’ post-qualification experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles, we offer unparalleled expertise across the full range of real estate legal services — including commercial property, planning, construction, environment, real estate finance, property litigation, and more.
Our exclusive focus on real estate law uniquely positions us to support fellow professional services firms through our Real Estate Support solution. We deliver specialist legal expertise to the UK Top 30, silver circle firms, US Top 50, and the Big Four.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, occupier, institution, or advisor, we provide clear, commercial, and responsive legal advice — helping you to get the job done.