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Withers

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Withers provides property and tax advice to international owners of agricultural and landed estates. Withers assists with the sale, purchase and inheritance of rural property. Its team also has expertise in rural land diversification matters, including alternative energy developments.
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Strengths

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  • Withers was very responsive to my questions, quick to understand what I wanted to achieve, and delivered good, practical advice. The team was very straightforward and easy to work with.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

  • They offer a rare combination of deep emotional intelligence together with very solid, practical advice. The expertise provided has clearly been at the very highest level.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

  • They have an excellent breadth of knowledge across a host of subjects, combined with sufficient resource to deliver the work in a timely fashion, whilst also maintaining personal contact.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

  • A long history of advising landowning families with multigenerational goals means that Withers not only understands the legal options thoroughly, but also respects the sensitivities of such matters.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

  • Withers is my go-to firm. I'm sure others also have great technical knowledge but Withers' guys have an urgency about them which allows projects to be completed in a timely manner.

    Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall
    Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall

    Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall

    Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall is an experienced agricultural lawyer who often acts for landowners and estates. He handles major landed estates transactions as well as advising on rural land management and succession issues.

    • Bertie is a recognised leader in his field and, alongside legal expertise, demonstrates empathy with the often complex issues facing clients and is able to see and advise on the bigger picture.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
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  • Matthew Woods
    Matthew Woods

    Matthew Woods

    Matthew Woods is well regarded in the market due to his expertise in agricultural matters, often involving tax and succession planning.

    • I have been nothing but impressed by Matthew across the board.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

    • Matthew Woods has helped our family navigate complicated matters with great skill and judgement. I can not recommend him more highly.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
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  • Edward Jarron
    Edward Jarron

    Edward Jarron

    Edward Jarron has experience in agricultural matters, including the sale and acquisition of rural property, tax planning and development matters.

    • Edward Jarron offers good client service, is very knowledgeable and quick to act on issues.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK

    • I found Edward Jarron to be well informed and straightforward to deal with.

      Agriculture & Rural Affairs respondentUK
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