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Terra Firma Chambers

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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Terra Firma Chambers

Rankings

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Terra Firma Chambers is a renowned stable with leading agricultural law and crofting law advocates. Terra Firma advocates are adept at managing property and land cases, such as agricultural holdings. Its advocates are frequently instructed in cases before the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts, and the Scottish Land Court. Members also exhibit expertise in arbitration.

Emma Caskie-Potter is the practice manager.

Strengths

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  • Terra Firma goes the extra mile. They also help match advocates to the work, rather than just providing a list of available advocates,

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Robert Sutherland
    Band 1Robert Sutherland

    Robert Sutherland

    Robert Sutherland has specialist knowledge of agricultural and crofting law, with a particular focus on agricultural tenancy, commercial property and contract disputes. He also handles cases regarding planning, environmental, public and administrative law.

    • Robert Sutherland is very thorough, very capable, competent and easy to work with.

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    • Robert is our go-to advocate for rural and agricultural work, including crofting. He is excellent.

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Ranked Barristers at Terra Firma Chambers (1)

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