LAWYER PROFILE

Gareth Williams

UK 2026

HCR Hewitsons - Central England

Ranked in 1 practice area

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Midlands

11 years ranked

About

Provided by HCR Hewitsons - Central England

Practice Areas

Advises Landed Estates, farmers and rural businesses on all aspects of property ownership. Particular expertise in landowner led strategic promotion and development agreements, landowner collaboration and equalisation agreements, sales and purchases, green energy schemes, farming partnerships and other business structures. Also advise on the full range of tenancy agreements including minerals leases. Acts as the key contact for a number of our landed estate clients.

Career

Burges Salmon 1995 - 2002

Hewitsons 2002 - 2021

HCR Hewitsons 2021 - to date

Professional Memberships

Member of the Agricultural Law Association

Member and on County Committee for the CLA

Legal Panel Firm for the NFU

Personal

A farmers son who a grew up on a dairy and sheep farm in Herefordshire, before moving to a career as a lawyer acting for farmers and rural landowners. Gareth's family still farm meaning he keeps close to his farming roots.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Midlands

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Gareth Williams has expertise in estate and farming business matters, and he offers strategic and transactional advice to farmers and landowners.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gareth Williams has been exceptional on options and large property transactions. I doubt there is a lawyer with more understanding in this field.
Agriculture & Rural AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Gareth Williams is extremely thorough in all areas of work and gives comprehensive advice.
Agriculture & Rural AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Gareth Williams is my go-to solicitor in many cases for planning promotion work.
Agriculture & Rural AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession