Farms, farmers and farming

Work we do concerning farms

• buying and selling your farm
• the letting of farms (whether with buildings or just bare land), acting for both landlords and tenants
• the drafting of grazing agreements (taking account of issues such as the Single Payment Scheme and cross-compliance
• preparing for and appearing at Agricultural Land Tribunal hearings in all appropriate cases

Whilst we realise that many matters are individual transactions we also give advice on an ongoing basis under retainer agreements.

Farming businesses

We have experience in

• the creation (and dissolution) of farming partnerships
• the formation (and winding-up) of farming companies
• the conduct and resolution of all forms of dispute, ranging from arguments about the location of boundaries, to the enforceability of contracts and to such unusual things as to whether royalties on farm-saved seed are payable.

You the farmer

As we have considerable knowledge of the ancillary matters that affect farmers and their businesses, we can advise you on: 

• the drafting of wills
• the creation and administration of trusts
• tax planning
• your relationship with statutory bodies