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Freeths LLP

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley

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Freeths LLP

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Thames Valley

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Freeths operates in 12 locations throughout the country. Its Oxford office is able to advise landed estates, investors, farming families, and institutions on agricultural property, tax, trusts and wills, and dispute resolution matters. The department is experienced in the buying and selling of farmland and listed buildings and estates. It also handles promotion and option agreements, and has significant experience advising on renewable development matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freeths advised a landed estate owner on the grant of an option over approximately 1,350 acres in the Midlands.

Strengths

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  • Freeths is technically excellent and pragmatic.

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  • Freeths has the ability to explain matters very clearly, without using legal jargon too much. I regularly come away feeling the client and I have received sound, logical and trustworthy advice.

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  • There is always someone who can pick up a project, no matter how big or small. They provide an exceedingly good level of service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Balvinder Jaj
    Balvinder Jaj

    Balvinder Jaj

    Balvinder Jaj acts for farmers, landowners and landed estates on a range of agricultural and rural property matters.

    • Balvinder is calm and professional.

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  • Katherine Burge
    Katherine Burge

    Katherine Burge

    Katherine Burge is a director at Freeths, specialising in agricultural and rural development work.

    • Katherine Burge provides excellent all-round advice and support.

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  • Masood Ahmed
    Masood Ahmed

    Masood Ahmed

    Masood Ahmed is a director at Freeths, based in Oxford. His practice focuses on agricultural property transactions, paying particular attention to development work.

    • Masood is a rising star in the industry. He shows discipline and awareness.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

    • Masood is very personable and good with clients.

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