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Simon Baillie-Hamilton

Simon Baillie-Hamilton

UK 2026

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About

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Simon Baillie-Hamilton is a Partner and Head of the Rural Business and Property team for Mayo Wynne Baxter and has been with the firm since 2000.

Simon is a specialist agricultural solicitor who advises landed families and rural businesses and a member of the MWB Rural Team.

With dual professional qualifications, Simon began his career as a rural chartered surveyor before becoming a solicitor. He previously worked for Strutt and Parker and regional law firm Thomas Eggar.

Simon qualified in 1996 and is recognised as one of the country’s top agricultural lawyers by the leading independent guide to the profession Chambers UK. He is a Chartered Surveyor as well as a solicitor and a member of the Agricultural Law Association.

At work Simon is particularly interested in agricultural property, development options and promotions, landlord and tenant matters as well as management and planning for landed estates.

Outside work he enjoys all sports and is a keen supporter of Lewes Hockey Club.

Professional Memberships

Chartered Surveyor

Member of the Agricultural Law Association.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Agriculture & Rural Affairs - The South

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Simon Baillie-Hamilton heads both the property and rural business teams at the firm. He regularly acts for landowners and rural businesses.

Strengths

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  • I do not know of anyone else with such a deep knowledge of agricultural land matters than Simon.

    Agriculture & Rural AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • I could not recommend Simon Baillie-Hamilton enough. He is an excellent lawyer.

    Agriculture & Rural AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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