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Wrigleys is widely viewed as a market leader in agricultural matters, acting for a range of entrepreneurs, farmers and landed estates in the north of England. Its expertise includes estate purchases, tenancy restructures and farm sales, and it has recently been advising a number of farm owners on leasing land for the development of energy and mining projects. Jonathan Attey heads thegroup, and Paul Nash is recommended for property issues.

Denison Till advises landed estates on commercial premises leases, registrations and land sales. Henry Beckwith and Johanne Spittle are the key contacts for agricultural tax planning and contentious matters respectively. Commercial property specialist David Grice oversees the team.

Harrowells LLP is ‘absolutely excellent’; it provides ‘effective, commercial solutions’, and the firm’s 2011 merger with agriculture boutique Hileys Solicitors increased its stronghold in North Yorkshire. James Scott heads the team, which includes the ‘fantastic’ David Black, who is ‘practical, professional and commercially astute’.

McCormicks provides commercial advice to trusts, landowners and estates, including the Belper Estate. The ‘excellent’ team is ‘very efficient’; led by Peter McCormick, it includes number of ‘sound’ and ‘reliable’ commercial property and private client lawyers.

Rollits LLP provides ‘trusted advice’ on rural and commercial transactions; clients note the ‘excellent’ service and the team’s ‘high level of expertise and experience’. Practice head Neil Franklin advises on land-based developments and multimillion-pound farm sales and estate purchases.

Addleshaw Goddard LLP advises landed estates on inheritance issues and land transactions. Real estate lawyer James Stone works closely with the firm’s private client practice.

Consultant Martin Whitehead heads the cross-departmental team at Andrew Jackson. It advises landowners, farming partnerships and financial institutions on leases, property acquisitions and renewable energy developments.

Grays represents farmers, landowners and landed estates on matters ranging from farm business tenancies to letting arrangements and land purchases. Key contact Lyn Rickatson is recommended for estate diversification advice.

Langleys Solicitors LLP provides an ‘appropriate and timely service’, and has ‘exceptional strength’ in relation to estate trusts, rental agreements and land registration. The ‘proactiveGiles Scott is recommended, alongside David Garfitt, who is a ‘pleasure to deal with’.

Stamp Jackson & Procter’s senior partner Andrew Procter has vast experience in agricultural matters. Commercial property lawyer Simon Gittings advises rural landowners.

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