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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Wales
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
This is mainly what they do - they are really specialised in agriculture and the most active in the industry as well.
They are a one-stop shop for all farming needs, they really know the industry and understand agriculture like few others. They also offer great Welsh-speaking abilities which is a real advantage.
Agri Advisors are definitely market-leading lawyers. They are absolutely specialist.
Notable practitioners
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 is very well respected. She has a nice manner and gets on well with clients and professionals. She gives advice as good as she takes it.
Nerys Llewelyn Jones has a PhD in agriculture. She has a great farming background both academically and generally.
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.
She always has well-prepared cases.
She is a wills, trusts and probate lawyer and is well respected in the market in North Wales.
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.
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 is a really good agriculture partner. She is excellent.