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Burges Salmon LLP

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Burges Salmon LLP

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We have more than 60 years of experience in food law, agricultural law and farming legal services. Our agricultural solicitors have particular expertise advising on rural land and estate ownership and management, which positions us as trusted advisors to clients across the sector. We provide expertise on all aspects of the sector including health and safety, dispute resolution, environmental issues, planning, renewables, commercial contracts, food regulation, employment, and wealth and tax planning.

Our dedicated team works closely with landowners, farmers, and other rural enterprises to enhance their operations, and help them thrive in an increasingly competitive market. By staying ahead of industry trends and changes, we ensure our clients are well-equipped to navigate the nuances of the modern rural and agricultural landscape.

From property transactions to regulatory compliance, we ensure comprehensive support and guidance tailored to the needs of the food and agricultural industries.

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - South West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Burges Salmon has a large Bristol team that has a long history of acting for landed estates. It handles property, tax and succession, company law and disputes matters for a broad range of clients. The team is noted for its work with institutional landowners and farming and food production businesses. It also regularly acts for high-profile financial institutions on secured lending transactions.
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Strengths

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  • Burges Salmon is a multidisciplined firm with the ability to bring in experts who provide sound, clear and concise advice. There is a can-do and solution based attitude to their advice.

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  • Burges Salmon has a deep understanding of the sector, coupled with access to specialist skills from across the firm.

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  • The team at Burges Salmon is excellent at understanding complex situations and delivering good, practical advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin Kennedy
    Kevin Kennedy

    Kevin Kennedy

    Kevin Kennedy handles agricultural tenancy disputes as well as contested probates and other contentious rural land matters.

    • Kevin Kennedy is first-rate.

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    • Kevin Kennedy has a great level of experience. He doesn't panic and he is happy to work with us on a strategy for the best outcome.

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    • Kevin is a real dynamo of a professional. His considered advice always takes into account the wider picture to ensure that the client's objectives are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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  • Emma Folkes
    Emma Folkes

    Emma Folkes

    Emma Folkes focuses her practice on agricultural property transactions. She acts for a range of individual and institutional clients, particularly on large complex properties for family partnerships with farming and real estate issues.

    • Emma provides a real level-headed approach as the client lead. Her considered advice and oversight of the wider team ensures that there is an exceptional level of service.

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    • Emma Folkes is a great lawyer with good interpersonal skills and she offers pragmatic solutions.

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  • Tom Hewitt
    Tom Hewitt

    Tom Hewitt

    Tom Hewitt focuses on trusts, tax and estate planning advice for landed estates clients and other rural landowners. He has strong experience in rural property succession planning.

    • Tom has a wealth of experience, coupled with a calm and confident delivery which inspires confidence.

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    • Tom Hewitt is a class act.

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  • Ross Simpson
    Ross Simpson

    Ross Simpson

    Ross Simpson is a partner in the team working on significant real estate matters. He advises a range of clients including large estates, consultancies and environmental groups on notable acquisitions.

    • Ross is very reasonable and very responsive.

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    • Ross is a positive individual that brings a down-to-earth level of advice. He delivers on every project in a timely and no-fuss manner.

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