Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Well-established firm that continues to represent significant landowners, public authorities and quasi-public bodies in the North East. Offers counsel on several agricultural law matters and has specialist practitioners in litigation, energy and commercial law. Notable expertise in property transactions, as well as complex inheritance tax and capital gains tax matters.

A source states: "They have a wide breadth of knowledge, give good, sound advice and deal with matters promptly."

Andrew Farquharson advises rural clients on the sale and purchase of farms, mineral leases and estate management.
"He isa good communicator and deals with matters promptly."

Charlotte Patterson-Ryan negotiates mineral and option lease agreements for clients and also provides advice on inheritance tax and SDLT issues.
"She is very helpful, approachable, understanding and knowledgeable."

Rosanne Tweddle is a managing associate at the firm who handles a wide range of agricultural property matters, including tenancies, developments and financings.
"She has been extremely diligent and knowledgeable in every area."

Simon Kirkup advises clients on farm management and purchases, and also acts as a trustee for a number of estates.