Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Ashtons Legal handles agricultural and rural matters across each of its four offices in East Anglia, with partners who are well-connected to local farming communities. It provides a wide range of services to private clients and institutional entities, including advice on rural property transactions. The firm is also adept at advising on agricultural tenancies, farm partnerships, succession planning, development agreements, rural financing and renewable energy projects.

"They have dealt with difficult matters efficiently and effectively. They are always quick to respond."

"Generally, the fees are much more competitive compared to larger competitors."

Ashtons Legal acts for various private landowners in new farm partnerships, settlements and trusts.

Jeanette Dennis is an agricultural specialist who acts for farms and estates on issues such as succession planning, farm business restructurings, rights of way and land development. "Jeanette is always very personable and approachable, as well as knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with." "Jeanette is an experienced agricultural practitioner with a strong client focus." "Jeanette is a great lawyer who always delivers. I have no hesitation in recommending her."

Simon Cunningham is well versed in property law and advises a wide range of agricultural businesses, farmers and rural landowning clients. "Simon has a deep knowledge and understanding of agricultural law. He understands the more complicated areas and is a nice guy to deal with." "We are very happy with the service provided by Simon for our company." "Simon is a very good conveyancer and is always very helpful." "Simon has been very helpful and has taken the stress out of a very complex situation."

Jonathan Long is sought after for his expertise on agricultural property transactions, development land matters, options agreements, succession planning and diversification issues for farming businesses. "Jonathan is an experienced practitioner and a reliable, safe pair of hands." "Jonathan is an experienced lawyer. He is reliable and delivers." "Jonathan is a sensible lawyer to deal with."

Rebecca Gatens is adept at advising farming clients on agricultural sales and acquisitions, farm tenancy matters, overage provisions and promotion agreements. "Rebecca is a safe pair of hands and has good all-round knowledge of agricultural law." "Rebecca provides excellent service levels to clients."