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Brabners

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Provided by Brabners

​Our Agriculture & Landed Estates department is best known for its cost effective and pragmatic service to its client having a wealth of experience in all areas of agricultural law for both individuals, trusts and companies, which in total manage thousands of acres of land.

We specialise in all aspects of both contentious and non-contentious agricultural issues including:

  • sale and purchase of farms and agricultural land
  • succession issues
  • mines and minerals (both title issues and dealing with all matters relating to the extraction therefore including options and mining leases) and common rights
  • agricultural litigation and dispute resolution
  • rights of way and boundary disputes
  • planning
  • tax and financial planning and matrimonial
  • employment
  • farming partnerships
  • environmental issues including nature conservation
  • waste management and water law
  • development
  • health and safety
  • tourism
  • equine matters

Clients (1)

  • International & national investors

Industries (10)

  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Financial Services
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - North West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Brabners is well known for representing large landed estates and advising on rural land transactions, as well as partnership and succession issues. The team is able to help with environmental law and tenancy matters. Brabners also advises clients on issues concerning mines and minerals, including options and leases.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brabners advised the executors of Edward Jump on the sale of a £1.4 million farmhouse and surrounding land.

Strengths

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  • Brabners' solicitors give good, clear explanations and they have sound knowledge.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

  • The team provide clear and commercial advice which takes into account the risks, and present the problems and solutions to the client.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Hansford
    Charles Hansford

    Charles Hansford

    Charles Hansford specialises in landed estate work and agricultural land transactions. He also advises on renewable energy projects and mines and mineral rights.

    • Charles provides clear and consistently good advice.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

    • Charles is an effective, knowledgeable and experienced solicitor with good communication skills.

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  • Rupert Jackson
    Rupert Jackson

    Rupert Jackson

    Rupert Jackson advises individuals, trusts and companies on a range of estate management matters. He is the sole estate solicitor for a number of large estates, advising on title issues and option agreements.

    • Rupert is a first-class lawyer who prides himself on getting things done. He is a clear-thinking problem solver.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

    • Rupert provides good, clear advice.

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North West

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