Agriculture & Rural Affairs - North West
What the Team is Known For
Temple Heelis is a well-established firm based in Cumbria, with offices in Windermere, Ambleside and Kendal. It advises on agricultural land sales and purchases, agricultural tenancies and land law issues. The group has notable expertise in niche rural litigation matters relating to boundary disputes, boathouses and lake encroachment matters.
Strengths
"Temple Heelis has all the technical expertise necessary to deal with tricky issues in a pragmatic and cost-effective manner."
"Temple Heelis has a very experienced, knowledgeable and personable team who offer a professional service and have strong links to the local area."
"The level of service is extremely high at Temple Heelis. Their determination to ensure all aspects of the transactions were investigated thoroughly and without any compromise was a great reassurance."
Work Highlights
Temple Heelis advised Lake District property owners on a substantial sale of land and two boathouses on Windermere.
Notable Practitioners
Peter Dodd acts for clients on agricultural land transactions. His matters often involve drafting deeds of easements and covenants, negotiating leases and addressing claims of adverse possession. "Peter Dodd always gives considered, intelligent responses in language that a layperson can understand. He is a true professional who would never compromise on good practice." "Peter is always approachable and helpful to both agents and clients." "Peter provides excellent knowledge and service."
