Ranking tables
Agriculture & Rural Affairs | UK
The South
Rankings overview for Departments
Brachers LLP (Part of Lawfront) 3 Years Ranked
Charles Russell Speechlys 1 Years Ranked- Adams & Remers
- Furley Page Solicitors
- Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP
Penelope Edgar Thomson Snell & Passmore3 Years Ranked
Sarah Jordan Moore Barlow LLP12 Years Ranked- Jonathan MidgleyGaby Hardwicke
- Sarah WebsterFurley Page Solicitors
Michael McNally Warners Solicitors21 Years Ranked
Robert N J Coombe Keystone Law10 Years Ranked- Sarah Gaines Brachers LLP (Part of Lawfront)8 Years Ranked
- Matthew KnightKnights Solicitors
- Richard CrippsRix & Kay Solicitors LLP
- Robin IllingworthAdams & Remers
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 CrippsAgriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedTunbridge Wells-based Cripps is noted for its strong client relationships with the owners of farms and landed estates. It advises on the acquisition and sale of rural property and associated issues, including rights of way, development and tenancies. The department works closely with the firm's commercial property, private client and corporate teams on complex matters. It often acts for commercial food and drink growers, including vineyards and fruit producers.
1 Irwin MitchellAgriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedIrwin Mitchell is a national firm that offers expertise in estate management, including the sale and purchase of rural property. It advises on matters of mineral rights, heritage property and right of way disputes. The group's clients include landed estates and wine producers. It is increasingly instructed in contentious matters, including proprietary estoppel cases and disputes relating to rural property.
1 Moore Barlow LLPAgriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedMoore Barlow advises both purchasers and sellers on the conveyancing of rural and agricultural land. It is additionally experienced in tenancies, sporting licences and farming partnership matters. The department's clients include landed estates and farming businesses. It handles the administration of estates for rural clients and also houses expertise in tax and succession planning.
1 Thrings LLPAgriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedThrings has a strong reputation for its agriculture practice. It advises notable industry bodies, landowners and estates and also assists major banks and businesses. The department handles land and property sales and purchases, secured lending matters and succession planning. It has expertise on energy matters, including solar power, wind energy and fracking.
Band 2
2 Mayo Wynne Baxter LLPAgriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedMayo Wynne Baxter's specialist team handles conveyancing and tenancy matters, including those related to agricultural holdings, farm businesses and telecoms leases. The practice also assists with agricultural tenancies and succession planning. It offers further expertise in relation to environmental regulations, often acting for farming clients in disputes matters.
2 Thomson Snell & PassmoreAgriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedThomson Snell & Passmore's agricultural group advises on rural property matters including conveyancing, developments and renewable energy projects. Its clients include estates, farming families and rural businesses. The department also handles agricultural disputes, including regulatory matters and landlord and tenant issues.
2 Warners SolicitorsAgriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWarners Solicitors advises on the sale and acquisition of farms, rural estates and grouse moors. It is known for its links to sporting organisations. The department also handles property disputes and advises clients on regulatory matters. It acts for farming clients in criminal proceedings connected to wildlife, hunting, farming and shooting offences.
Band 3
3 Brachers LLP (Part of Lawfront)Agriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBrachers is based in Maidstone in Kent. The firm is experienced in acting for farmers, landowners and rural businesses.
3 Charles Russell SpeechlysAgriculture & Rural Affairs2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedCharles Russell Speechlys offers broad expertise advising landed estates and trustees on transactions, succession, tax, farming partnerships, and family disputes.