If you’re a farmer or a landowner you need a lawyer who knows and understands the agricultural industry inside and out. For an initial conversation, call 01206 217619 or 01206 217627.

Birkett Long has a dedicated team of specialist agriculture solicitors advising on all aspects of the law relating to rural law, property and agri-business, so we can be on hand for any issues you might face.

Our agriculture and estates solicitors are informed and proactive; we understand the demands and requirements placed on those operating in the rural sector. As a client, you can expect us to have a thorough understanding of rural issues, and to provide seamless advice on all aspects of your business.

Our rural solicitors also pride themselves in being able to offer practical and commercial advice to:

• land owners
• farming businesses
• institutions
• others within the rural economy.

Our rural lawyers are available to clients throughout Basildon, Colchester and Chelmsford. For a no obligation conversation with a member of the team, call Belinda Aldrich on 01206 217627 or Leanne Steele on 01206 217619.

Our rural legal services for those in agriculture, farming and rural businesses include:

Property and land

• sale and acquisitions of rural land and rural properties
• first registration applications for agricultural land and buildings
• advice on funding secured on agricultural property
• agricultural tenancies including succession rights and notices to quit
• option, promotion and pre-emption agreements
• overage and development clawback agreements
• rights of way
• shooting and other sporting rights
• environmental compliance

Tax and estate planning

• wills, probate and trust administration
• powers of attorney
• succession planning and generational change planning
• tax planning and wealth structuring
• advice on what reliefs are available, including Agricultural Property Relief
• partnership agreements
• long term care planning
• NHS Continuing Healthcare

Agriculture diversification

• commercial leases
• telecoms masts
• development and planning work
• renewable energy

Business and commercial

• business and corporate including company structures
• corporate/joint venture structuring
• partnership formations
• partnership agreements
• taxation advice

Agricultural dispute resolution

• land ownership disputes including boundary issues
• partnership and trust disputes
• property and general disputes
• tenancy disputes
• Proprietary Estoppel

Family

• divorce and ending a relationship
• cohabitation and premarital/pre-civil
• children disputes (custody)
• adoption

Employment law

• disciplinary and grievance issues
• rights/liabilities regarding equal pay/opportunities
• management of performance and absence
• health and safety law and associated prosecutions
• contractual issues

In addition, the skills and experience of our employment, commercial, family, dispute resolution and environment & energy teams can be called upon to provide comprehensive advice on other legal matters when required.

Call Belinda Aldrich on 01206 217627 or Leanne Steele on 01206 217619 for a free, no obligation conversation.