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The Agricultural and Rural Land team at Field Seymour Parkes brings together the combined expertise of specialist lawyers with many years of experience dealing with complex legal issues relating to rural and agricultural matters. The niche team prides itself on offering the farming community a one-stop shop for all a rural business’ needs.

Hazel Eccles and James Burgess both have significant experience in all aspects of rural work.  The team deals with a wide-range of legal issues that affect rural clients, including sales and acquisitions, all aspects of rural diversification from renewable energy projects to re-development of land into housing or other planning schemes, along with offering a full range of services to deal with succession planning.  

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Thames Valley

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What the Team is Known For

Field Seymour Parkes has a broad agricultural practice in Reading. It advises farmers and landowners on planning and the development of agricultural land. The group also assists clients with succession planning, tax and estate planning, wills and asset protection. Field Seymour Parkes also represents clients in diversification, renewable energy projects and other environmental matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hazel Eccles
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Hazel Eccles
Head of Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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Band 1

Hazel Eccles advises farmers, landowners and landed estates on agricultural property matters. She often advises on high-value land transactions.

I am very glad to be able to count on Hazel.

Hazel is excellent in her field and great to work with.

James Burgess
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James Burgess
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James Burgess deals with a broad range of agricultural and rural property matters, and has particular expertise in handling rural developments.

James Burgess gives you really practical advice. He is business-focused and realistic.

James Burgess is a super lawyer with years of experience to handle a variety of matters.

James consistently provided clear guidance, explained complex legal matters in accessible terms, and always responded promptly and thoroughly to my queries.

Kelsie A Essenhigh
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Kelsie A Essenhigh
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Kelsie Essenhigh provides advice to a wide range of clients on sales and purchases, commercial leases and farm business tenancies.

Kelsie gives good pragmatic advice. She is always a joy to work with.

Kelsie has a wealth of experience which she applies in dealing with each matter in a practical way.

Laura Czapski
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Laura Czapski
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Up and Coming

Laura Czapski acts for farmers, landowners and landed estates on a wide range of agricultural property transactions.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Thames Valley

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Hazel Eccles
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Hazel Eccles
Head of Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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Band 1
James Burgess
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James Burgess
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Band 2
Kelsie A Essenhigh
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Kelsie A Essenhigh
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Band 2
Laura Czapski
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Laura Czapski
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Up and Coming

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