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HCR Law

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

UK Guide 2026 : Midlands

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HCR Law

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Midlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

HCR Hewitsons has several offices in the Midlands, including in Birmingham, Northampton and Worcester. It advises farmers, landowners and agribusinesses on agricultural transactions, adverse possession, and option and promotion agreements, as well as renewable energy and diversification schemes.

HCR Hewitsons has several offices in the Midlands, including in Birmingham, Northampton and Worcester. It advises farmers, landowners and agribusinesses on agricultural transactions, adverse possession, and option and promotion agreements, as well as renewable energy and diversification schemes.

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Strengths

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  • HCR Hewitsons deliver excellent communication. The team are very quick to respond, approachable and always willing to talk through issues.

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  • The team at HCR are very approachable and down to earth, which makes them easy to work alongside. They provide good and practical advice.

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  • The HCR team have a depth of knowledge, practical application and the ability to solve problems as they arise. They understand the needs of rural landowning clients.

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  • HCR take a commercial and practical approach in all matters.

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  • HCR has excellent individuals who have a pragmatic approach alongside good technical knowledge. I feel that they listen to us and work with us to achieve the best outcome on the ground.

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  • HCR take a commercial and practical approach in all matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alex Robinson
    Alex Robinson

    Alex Robinson

    Alex Robinson assists both landowning clients and tenants with agricultural and rural property issues, including rights of way, deeds of easement and agricultural tenancies.

    • Alex Robinson provides a superb service and excellent advice on all aspects of both sales and purchases. She is exemplary.

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    • Alex has always been very pragmatic and does not want to over-complicate things. She wants to get the most effective result for the client.

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  • Gareth Williams
    Gareth Williams

    Gareth Williams

    Gareth Williams has expertise in estate and farming business matters, and he offers strategic and transactional advice to farmers and landowners.

    • Gareth Williams has been exceptional on options and large property transactions. I doubt there is a lawyer with more understanding in this field.

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    • Gareth Williams is extremely thorough in all areas of work and gives comprehensive advice.

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    • Gareth Williams is my go-to solicitor in many cases for planning promotion work.

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  • Stephanie Dennis
    Stephanie Dennis

    Stephanie Dennis

    Stephanie Dennis is a partner specialising in agriculture and estate matters including transactions, tenancies, succession planning and rights of way.

    • Stephanie is always very quick to respond to any queries and always keeps clients informed during complex matters. She is extremely diligent and always seeks to provide a solution to issues.

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    • Stephanie Dennis was very professional in her approach while also being friendly. We were impressed how quickly she understood our business and situation.

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    • Stephanie Dennis has a very strong knowledge base across a number of different areas and inspires confidence in the way she provides advice.

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  • Greg Hill
    Greg Hill

    Greg Hill

    Greg Hill is an associate at HCR Hewitsons who assists on contentious and transactional matters.

    • Greg Hill is conscientious and efficient, supportive, and understanding of circumstances.

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    • Greg Hill is very good at explaining legal matters in layman’s terms. Greg is also very personable to work alongside.

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