Department profile
Shakespeare Martineau

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

UK Guide 2026 : Midlands


Shakespeare Martineau

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Our agriculture law team supports and advises farmers, landowners, producers, landlords and tenants on all types of issues affecting this vibrant and challenging sector, including all aspects of property law, commercial development opportunities, commercial diversification, family law including wills and succession planning, farming partnerships, contract law, employment law, immigration law, energy and renewable energy, financial company and taxation law.

Our team also includes litigation specialists ensuring that when a dispute arises, over such things as boundaries, farming family issues or land, we have the skills and experience to ensure you are properly protected and we keep the bigger picture in mind.

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Midlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Shakespeare Martineau has offices throughout the country, including in Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham. It is particularly adept at advising on farm partnership agreements, renewable energy projects, agricultural tenancies, land development opportunities and agricultural inheritance disputes. The group acts for landowners, farming families, estate owners and utilities companies.

Strengths

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  • Shakespeare Martineau have a very good understanding of natural capital and also provide clear and trusted advice on our position and exposure to risk.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
  • The agriculture sector is a speciality and needs people who understand the complexities. I felt the firm's members have this understanding and look at the wider picture when they are advising.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
  • Shakespeare Martineau's solicitors are excellent at communication and take a pragmatic view on issues that may arise.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
  • Shakespeare Martineau's team have detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant issues.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePeter Snodgrass
    Senior StatespeoplePeter Snodgrass

    Peter Snodgrass

    Peter Snodgrass advises rural sector clients on farm partnerships, agricultural tenancy issues, development agreements, and the sale and purchase of rural property.
  • Band 2Amy Cowdell
    Band 2Amy Cowdell

    Amy Cowdell

    Amy Cowdell exhibits expertise across the full range of agricultural and rural issues, including farm sales and purchases, agricultural tenancies, telecommunications matters and development agreements.
    • From her advocacy through to her commercial awareness, having Amy's input into all of our work is invaluable and ensures that we do not trip over on a simple commercial point or clause.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
    • Amy is very personable and offers excellent communication and service.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
    • Amy is very knowledgeable and commercially aware, particularly in the agricultural sector.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
  • Band 3Jennie Wheildon
    Band 3Jennie Wheildon

    Jennie Wheildon

    Jennie Wheildon is a partner at the firm who specialises in agricultural property matters. She advises on tenancy agreements and farming partnerships.

    • I have always found Jennie to be very professional, knowledgeable and down to earth. Any matters she is involved in are carried out in a timely manner with regular updates on progress.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
    • Jennie is very efficient.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

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