Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Howes Percival acts for partnerships, trusts and landowners on farm and estate transactions, as well as taxation and succession issues, development land agreements and renewable energy projects. It provides advice on agricultural tenancies, including both Agricultural Holdings Act and Farm Business Tenancy matters. The group also has expertise in advising on bank financing arrangements and acts for lenders in the agricultural and rural sector.

"They are a multidisciplinary team with breadth of expertise. They are very responsive and quick to resolve any matters arising from a transaction."

"Howes Percival have a wide range of expertise across asset classes."

"They are so knowledgeable. Howes Percival simplify complex matters and give clear explanations. They respond very quickly to emails and have clear billing.We have total confidence in them."

Katharine Danks advises rural clients on a range of property issues, including agricultural and farm business tenancies, land transactions and secured lending matters. "We have found Katharine to be very approachable, professional and diligent." "Katherine provides thorough service and good client communication." "Katherine is a consummate professional. Her forensic knowledge of the issue being dealt with was exemplary. We totally trust her judgement. She cares and is a great communicator." "Katharine is very personable and is good at maintaining strong client engagement." "Katharine is very good and communicative."