Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Shepherd and Wedderburn has a team of experienced rural property lawyers with a Scotland-wide offering that includes acting on the purchase and sale of forestry and rural land. It is adept at agricultural tenancy work, secured agricultural lending, restructuring partnerships and succession matters. The firm also advises renewable energy developers on farm and landowner diversification issues.

"Any dealings with Shepherd and Wedderburn were carried out with professionalism and knowledge of farm purchase areas. Emails are replied to quickly and phone calls acted upon."

"Shepherd and Wedderburn have a high level of expertise in dealing with farm sales."

"Shepherd and Wedderburn have first-class knowledge of all rural matters."

Shepherd and Wedderburn represented the agricultural tenants of Stewart Tower Farm in a Land Court dispute with their landlord.

Hamish Lean is widely regarded as Scotland's leading practitioner on agricultural tenancy law issues. "Hamish Lean has a strong tenancy focus; that's his strong suit."

Petra Grunenberg is an agricultural specialist who deals with all aspects of rural property, including bank financing work and complicated partnership issues.

Richard Leslie is sought for his command of environmental law issues, in particular those that arise in the rural and renewables sectors. He is adept at advising clients on rural property acquisitions, as well as contaminated land matters.

Stuart Greenwood exhibits expertise across a range of rural property transactions, including farm acquisitions and sales, renewable energy development projects and forestry land issues. "Stuart Greenwood has absolutely first-class knowledge and level of service." "Stuart Greenwood's an expert in his field."

Emma Robertson is particularly adept at agricultural tenancy law issues, partnership agreements and share farming agreements. "Emma is very good on the agricultural tenancies, particularly acting for agricultural tenants."

Peter Smith is a property lawyer advising rural clients on the sale and purchase of estates. He also advises on forestry matters and diversification of rural businesses.

Hazel Anderson is recognised for her advice on rural land transactions, secured lending matters and agricultural lease arrangements.