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Boodle Hatfield LLP

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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Boodle Hatfield LLP

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About

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Boodle Hatfield has been providing leading landed estates with strategic planning and tailored advice for nearly 300 years. Today we act for over sixty of the largest and oldest landed estates in the country, as well as many other landowners. We understand that our clients regard themselves as custodians of land and property for future generations and provide expert advice to achieve their objectives. Our advice includes:

  • Long-term succession planning for the devolution of family estates and associated businesses.​
  • Tax advice relating to historic buildings and chattels, including conditional exemption claims, gift and leaseback sales, purchases and gifts of art (including import and export issues), loans to museums and provenance issues.
  • Guidance on all aspects of philanthropy and socially responsible activities.
  • Sale and purchase of farms and estates and agricultural land

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Boodle Hatfield houses a well-regarded team that counts wealthy individuals and institutional landowners among its clients. It assists landed estates and individuals looking to buy rural property. Its team has experience in farm and estate conveyancing and agribusiness issues, and also provides tax advice to landowning families.

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Strengths

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  • The team has an ability to cut through the noise and focus on the salient points. Boodle Hatfield have the inter-department skillset to handle all aspects of rural property law.

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  • They are pragmatic and look to find a solution, not just explore the risks. They are always prompt at responding. They are focused on the client and reaching a sensible solution.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Saskia Arthur
    Saskia Arthur

    Saskia Arthur

    Saskia Arthur is commended for her experience of handling rural property matters for landowners and large estates.

    • Saskia Arthur is an excellent lawyer and adviser.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
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  • Hayden Bailey
    Hayden Bailey

    Hayden Bailey

    Hayden Bailey is co-head of the department at Boodle Hatfield and predominantly provides legal services to landed estates clients.

    • Hayden Bailey provides excellent legal advice in relation to landed estates and the issues facing them, while also taking account of the commercial factors.

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