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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Anderson Strathern has a highly experienced rural land and business team that is adept at advising on all aspects of rural and agricultural law, including property development, agribusiness, diversification and forestry issues. It acts for some of Scotland's most significant estates and landowners on high-value land sales and purchases. The department is also adept at servicing clients on succession planning matters. It exhibits expertise in the energy and real estate sectors, and can advise on dispute resolution.
Strengths
The Anderson Strathern team is well balanced with age and has good internal cohesion.
The level of technical expertise in the Anderson Strathern team is excellent. They are very capable of dealing with complex transactions.
Anderson Strathern have excellent knowledge and experience in rural affairs.
Work Highlights
Anderson Strathern acted for the Crown Estate Scotland in connection with the Hunterston Marine Yard redevelopment project.
Notable practitioners
John always provides thoughtful and practical advice.
John Mitchell is super technical and also very commercially minded.
Adele is a surefooted lawyer with a long career behind her. She is scrupulous and conscientious in responding to clients and offers well-considered advice.
Adele Nicol is fantastic to work with. She is very knowledgeable, has huge experience and is determined to get the right outcome.
Sheonagh Richards is super responsive and clear in her advice.
Anne Chapman is sought out for her expertise in complex estate management, and she advises large institutional rural landowners on aquaculture, coastal and agricultural issues.
Anne Chapman has an excellent understanding of the subject matter and is very attentive to client needs.
Linsey Barclay-Smith is excellent. She provides thorough and rigorous professional advice/services which are delivered promptly and efficiently.
Robin Beattie handles the full spectrum of rural property issues, from estate, farm and forestry transactions to sporting rights.
Robin Beattie is a down-to-earth and straight-talking rural specialist with a keen eye for commercial realities.