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Dickinson Dees LLP’s ‘well-structured’ and ‘close-knit’ team is headed by Simon Kirkup, and includes the ‘approachableJen Smurthwaite and Elizabeth Allan on the contentious side. Highlights included acting on sales and purchases of 30,000 acres of agricultural and sporting estates, and acting in disputed succession cases. Other key individuals include Andrew Farquharson, Stefan Bainbridge, and David Towns. Harry Chrisp left for Gibson & Co.

Cartmell Shepherd’s Tim Cartmell acts for farmers and landowners in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Ward Hadaway acts for a large number of estates, and conservation bodies such as English Heritage and The National Trust. Christopher Hewitt is recommended.

Peter Blackett’s team at BHP Law advised North East land agents George White and GSC Grays on planning and agricultural matters; and advises farmers and landowners on planning and environmental issues and farm building developments.

Richard Miller is the key contact at Burnetts. The firm advised Clydesdale Bank on the £8m financing of anaerobic digestion plants, and is acting for a retiring partner in a £3m family partnership dispute.

Iain Nicholson & Co’s three-fee-earner team includes name partner Iain Nicholson and Peter Dakin. It recently advised on the overage provisions of a development in Northumberland, and the purchase of agricultural land in County Durham.

Jacksons Law is a longstanding member of the NFU legal panel. Clients value managing partner Nigel Kidwell’s mediation expertise, and team head Adrienne Patterson’s proactive approach. Simon Catterall’s clients include the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers.

Neil Stevenson and Anne Elliott are the key contacts at Latimer Hinks, and recently advised on the division of a £1.5m farm and on the sale of a £1.25m shooting moor.

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