Agriculture & Rural Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 2
Chambers Review
HCR Law is a national law firm with a robust agriculture and estates practice. The team advises on agricultural tenancies, renewable energy schemes, agricultural business structures, and sporting rights, among other matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has good overall knowledge, with single-point contact leading through to specialists."
"The agricultural law team has always been first class. They are very diligent and knowledgeable, and have really good experience."
"The team has good overall knowledge, with single-point contact leading through to specialists."
"The agricultural law team has always been first class. They are very diligent and knowledgeable, and have really good experience."
Notable Practitioners
Rory Hutchings leads the agricultural litigation practice at HCR Law. Hutchings regularly advises on common-land matters, agricultural tenancy disputes, environmental planning and farming partnerships.
"Rory Hutchings is a real star. He is very well respected within the agricultural community, very knowledgeable, a real expert in his firm, and a go-to professional."
"Rory is just brilliant at what he does. He is really good at advising clients, and he is really approachable and engaged on matters. He represents his clients well and looks after them."
"Rory is one of the best rural litigators I have come across and really sharp and personable to go with it. He speaks in layman's terms, but gives cracking advice."
Bryn Thomas of HCR Law is a partner in the firm's agriculture and estates team. He advises clients on a range of regulatory issues, including those related to firearms.
"Bryn Thomas has a wide knowledge of the industry and communicates well with clients as to how the case is progressing."
"Bryn is an expert in his field and very responsive. He is a capable and trusted adviser."