Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Agri Advisor Solicitors has offices throughout Wales. It has a highly regarded Welsh- and English-speaking agricultural law practice that has in-depth knowledge of farming and rural matters. Its team members have experience of farm purchases and sales, succession planning, agribusiness planning, and commercial disputes.

"There is a wide range of expertise within the firm. They have specialist teams that are able to work across departments to ensure that the right skills and expertise are put forward for each case."

"The firm is incredibly knowledgeable and well equipped to manage complicated and novel matters and complex clients. They are good at working to a deadline, and they do good and insightful work."

"I have been able to draw upon their knowledge when dealing with the tax complications of proposed settlements. They provide expertise and practical assistance, which is beneficial to clients."

Agri Advisor Solicitors settled a longstanding partnership dispute arising from an unsigned partnership agreement, to the value of £1.6 million.

Nerys Llewelyn Jones is managing partner of the firm. She advises on all legal aspects of agricultural and rural affairs, and is an expert on issues affecting farms, including business planning and sustainability. "Nerys Llewelyn Jones is very pro-farmer and keen to reach an outcome. She is very technically clever."

Awel Mai Hughes is well regarded for her vast experience in dealing with capital gains tax and inheritance tax planning, as well as business and farm succession. "Awel Mai Hughes is efficient, courteous and very professional in her dealings with us."

Manon Williams is sought for her expertise in succession planning, agricultural tenancies and farming agreements. Her clients include farmers, agribusinesses and landowners. "What makes her stand out is the way she understands what clients want from the advice. She is good at succession advice and comes from a farming background, so she has hands-on experience."

Rachel Phillips is a partner at Agri Advisor Solicitors and head of property and planning for the firm. She is experienced in land sale and purchase transactions, option agreements, agricultural tenancies, and land development. "Rachel is professional and diligent in the work that she carries out."

Elin Owen frequently deals with land registry tribunal and civil litigation matters. She is also experienced in advising on and setting up joint venture agreements, and dealing with tenancy issues. "Elin Owen provides an excellent service to clients and is certainly very pleasant to deal with." "Elin is fluent in Welsh and brilliant. She can make sure there is a true and thorough understanding on behalf of the client." "Elin Owen is very good at working on complex cases to a tight deadline. She is bright and hard working."