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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - North West
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.
Strengths
They are attentive and timely, with good attention to detail.
There are plenty of experienced people at Brabners.
Notable practitioners
Charles Hansford specialises in landed estate work and agricultural land transactions. He also advises on renewable energy projects and mines and mineral rights.
Charles Hansford is a trusted partner.
Charles is capable and he tends to deal with big landowners. He is a nice guy who doesn't point-score; he knows his stuff and gets on with it.
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.
He is very experienced and very collaborative to work with. He doesn't hide behind emails; you can talk to him on the phone. Charles tries to work out situations for the clients' mutual benefit.
Rupert Jackson is very competent and well connected.