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The team at Wrigleys Solicitors LLP, led by the ‘very good’ Jonathan Attey, is noted for its ‘excellent level of service and knowledge’. Highlights included acting on the purchase of a number of grouse moor estates and the sale of a farmyard for development.

Addleshaw Goddard LLP continues to expand its wind farm practice, as well as undertaking routine sales and purchases. The team was recently involved in a major purchase of farmland in Surrey, and counts the Co-operative Group, NatWest and Arla Foods as clients. James Stone heads the team.

The 10-fee-earner team at Andrew Jackson increased its work in the renewable energy field, working on a number of wind farm projects for landowners and farmers. Highlights in 2010 included advising a landlord on a major reorganisation of existing tenancies under the Agricultural Tenancies Act.

The team at Clarion continues to advise Camp Hill Estate, Bedale and the Outward Bound Trust. It also advised Leeds City College on the renegotiation of grazing licences.

Denison Till is instructed by a number of landed estates, notably Castle Howard. The ‘very good’ team also advises on commercial and domestic sales, purchases and lettings. Consultant David Grice, who leads the department, is ‘prompt, friendly and efficient’.

Led by James Scott, the team at Harrowells LLP advised the JSR Farming Group and other major farming companies in 2010.

McCormicks’ ‘excellent’ department has recently acted for the John Strutt Conservation Foundation and the Ripley Castle Estate. ‘Knowledgeable’ senior partner Peter McCormick leads the team, and senior associate Julia Rangecroft is ‘efficient and good to do business with’.

Rollits LLP recently acted for Bishop Burton College and Yorkshire Bank’s agriculture team. Neil Franklin and John Lane are recommended.

The ‘very good’ team at Dickinson Dees LLP advises high-value estate owners, and assists various public bodies with their rural property portfolios.

The ‘good’ team at Langleys recently received first-time instructions from a North Yorkshire farming partnership. Practice head Giles Scott, is noted as an ‘excellent client relationship partner’.

The team at Stamp Jackson & Procter advises private clients on sales and purchases.

Highlights for Wake Smith & Tofields included advising several high-value estates in the process of administration.

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