Agriculture & Rural Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 2
Contact number
01223 461155Chambers Review
HCR Law is sought after for its recognised expertise on rural property sales and purchases, along with farm and estate restructuring advice. It provides assistance on development agreements and succession issues for farms and estates. The team also assists clients with agricultural tenancy matters and diversification opportunities.
Work Highlights
- HCR Law advised the Royal Society for the Protection of Birdson a green project regarding farms being managed in different ways to improve the environment and habitat.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very talented at working through complex land matters. The team know their subject matter in detail and will work together with colleagues to tackle complex cases."
"They always make you feel very looked after. Calls and emails are always replied to and they are very patient listening to your anxieties."
"They have outstanding expertise in agricultural titles, licensing, agreements, and access rights. It is excellent overall client service."
"They are very talented at working through complex land matters. The team know their subject matter in detail and will work together with colleagues to tackle complex cases."
"They always make you feel very looked after. Calls and emails are always replied to and they are very patient listening to your anxieties."
"They have outstanding expertise in agricultural titles, licensing, agreements, and access rights. It is excellent overall client service."
Notable Practitioners
Denise Wilkinson is head of the firm's agricultural and rural property team in Cambridge. She advises farmers, landed estate clients and tenants on property transactions and ownership issues.
"Denise is excellent in her expertise, client direction, organisation and negotiation."
"Denise acts as client contact and is excellent. She has great knowledge herself, always replies promptly to emails and adds value to transactions."
"Denise has got a great reputation and is a trusted adviser to a lot of clients."
Emily Pumfrey is a partner in the firm's agricultural and rural property team in Cambridge. She advises farmers, landed estate clients and tenants on a broad range of agricultural property transactions and ownership issues.
"Emily is very diligent and client-focused."
"Emily provides an excellent service, understands the objectives and is happy to go out of her way to meet deadlines and provide the necessary advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
HCR Law
East Anglia