About

Provided by Thorntons Law LLP

Individuals and businesses that operate in the ever-changing rural sector are each dealing with their unique business challenges and opportunities, whether it is managing a large estate for future generations or diversifying hill sheep land into wind farm use. As such, it is important their advisers understand not only the law which affects all aspects of the rural industry but also the non-legal issues which farmers, landowners and rural businesses face on a daily basis.

At Thorntons we have been advising landowners and farmers in Scotland for over 150 years. Our Land and Rural Business team are proud of our long tradition of acting for the agricultural sector and our emphasis on getting to know our clients. And because we understand rural issues and have the expertise, we can give our clients focused, relevant answers fast.

We offer a complete service for rural property, business and personal matters. We pride ourselves on making the law understandable to clients and providing excellent service which puts you, the client, at the forefront of everything we do.

Chambers Review

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Scotland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Thorntons Law provides coverage across Scotland on rural and agricultural land transactions, leases and renewables opportunities. It is adept at advising landowners, farmers and businesses on agricultural tenancies and associated elements such as land registration and next-generation planning.

Notable Practitioners

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Kenneth Mackay
2
Kenneth Mackay
2
Band 2

Kenneth Mackay is well versed in all aspects of rural property matters, and he advises on transactional real estate dealings and complex development matters for private individuals and estate clients.

Christopher Lindley
3
Christopher Lindley
3
Band 3

Christopher Lindley is sought after for his experience in the purchase, sale and lease of rural and agricultural property, along with his knowledge of sporting rights and renewable energy issues.

Lesley Mearns
3
Lesley Mearns
3
Band 3
Lesley Mearns advises clients on agricultural law and property transactions. She also has experience in forestry matters and agricultural tenancies.
Debbie Dewar
4
Debbie Dewar
4
Band 4
Debbie Dewar has a very diverse agricultural practice and in-depth experience of dealing with complex rural property matters.
Robin Dunlop
U
Robin Dunlop
U
Up and Coming
Robin Dunlop has a growing rural practice with experience advising a wide range of clients including banks and farm owners. He has in-depth knowledge of an array of matters including loans, lease renewals and tenancy disputes.

Robin Dunlop is a good technical lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Thorntons Law LLP

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Scotland

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Kenneth Mackay
2
Kenneth Mackay
2
Band 2
Christopher Lindley
3
Christopher Lindley
3
Band 3
Lesley Mearns
3
Lesley Mearns
3
Band 3
Debbie Dewar
4
Debbie Dewar
4
Band 4
Robin Dunlop
U
Robin Dunlop
U
Up and Coming

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