Farms, farmers and farming
We can help you with every aspect of agricultural law, from the daily business of running a farm, to partnership agreements and tenancy arrangements.
Horses: keeping and competing
Having acted for many equine associations over the years, we are in a position to advise on all matters associated with owning horses and managing equine businesses.
Chambers and Partners UK 2010
Sitting within the commercial property team, this farming and rural business group is praised for its work on matters ranging from rights of way and Single Farm Payment issues to substantial property transactions. Current clients include King West and Fieldfresh, and the firm was appointed to the NFU legal panel in 2008. It places particular emphasis on owner-occupied working farm clients and has expertise in conveyancing, tenancy issues and development option agreements.
Sources Say: "They are always willing to inspect the property on the ground, rather than just direct events from behind a desk."
Paul Rice has "excellent technical and practical knowledge, and good links with all sectors of the rural economy." He has particular expertise in CAP reform.
Legal 500 2009
Wright Hassall LLP’s ‘knowledge of the agricultural industry and agricultural tenancies in particular is excellent‘. Paul Rice is ‘knowledgeable‘ about single farm payments, and Mark Miller is recommended for option agreements. One highlight for the team was its involvement in the sale of a 572-acre farm comprising mainly Grade 1 land.
