‘My land sale to a local developer was handled in a very thorough manner. The work was carried out very promptly, with every detail fully scrutinised. Constant attention was given to the implications of every detail in the contract, including any possible tax implications.’

‘The team members worked quickly on my case, and were prepared to work outside of normal office hours, if necessary, in order to progress my case. The team members were clearly very experienced, and used this knowledge to overcome all the hurdles which arose during my case.’ 

‘Burges Salmon have put together a very good team to lead and react to my needs. Their knowledge base on specifics is exemplary and they issue regular workstream updates so that I can keep an eye on progress, without having to go through quantities of notes.’ 

‘Ross Simpson and his team fight on behalf of their clients. They use simple, well-rehearsed arguments and experience to diffuse difficult situations and fractious meetings. They interact very well, are courteous, professional and attentive. Above all, they are reliable.’

‘We have used Burgess Salmon for many years. Their speciality of landed estate work and experience with private client family complexities has always given us confidence in making long-term decisions.’

‘We have used Jim Aveline for a number of years now. He is very clear thinking with a personal touch and understanding of personal situations of all the people and parties involved within our business.’

‘Jim Aveline’s ability and willingness to work with other professionals we use from different disciplines makes for efficient overall decision making.’

‘Ross Simpson stands out as one of the leading conveyancing lawyers in the specialist market for large agricultural estates in the UK. Excellent technical expertise, coupled with an easy personal manner and great at communicating.’

‘James Maxwell is amazing, responsive, and bright. Simon Pring has superb business skills, great acumen, and is responsive. Tom Kirkman is a great lawyer, good fun, and bright. Rose Gurney is wonderful to work with.’

‘They are the perfect team.’

‘Farrer & Co have provided excellent advice for our clients. Their advice on legal matters has been swiftly and expertly delivered. Proactive and professional associate level team supported by partner supervision works well.’

‘Rose Gurney is particularly noteworthy. She is professional and handles awkward matters in a diplomatic way. Her robust approach on a difficult transaction was hugely beneficial to our client.’

‘Simon Pring is a consummate master of his game.’

‘Professional, cutting edge advice for clients on renewables such as battery storage, solar and general estate management matters for rural estates, including landlord and tenant matters and mineral advice, provided in a timely manner. Have strength in depth and specialist expertise in all rural issues.’ 

‘Paul Krafft is first class. The most comprehensive team of rural property specialists.’

’‘Edmund Fetherston-Dilke is an exemplary lawyer full of knowledge, wisdom, and a marvellous sense of understated humour.’

‘Charles Hancock is a rising star in the private client sphere. He is highly cognisant of the needs and wishes of the client and works so hard to meet them. He is bright, a natural communicator and a joy to work with. ’

‘Adam Saunby is outstanding. I was very impressed with his work. I also instructed Adam to act for my client on another transaction with excellent results.’

‘Hard grafters who are always available when I need them.  Good, high level advice with plenty of back-up support. ’

‘Henry Cecil is a very capable lawyer and tough when necessary, yet highly personable and always contactable.’

‘Andrew Lane is the most experienced lawyer in this specialist field. There’s nothing he hasn’t seen and dealt with before. Penny Elliot is well connected with great sector experience.’

‘An experienced team of heavyweights in the world of agriculture and estates. Highly approachable, pragmatic and with a work ethic that is second-to-none. ’

‘Henry Cecil is an exceptionally safe pair of hands when offering advice on all matters relating to farms and landed estates. Knowledgeable, practical and approachable, commanding huge respect from all those connected with rural property.’

‘Large and well-balanced team with excellent lawyers across the spectrum. Genuine specialists in rural property transactions.’

‘Large team with great experience.’

‘Good experience and practical knowledge of the subject and the law.’

‘Leading the way in the rural sector, with a deep understanding of country property. Offer confident, competent advice, with a pragmatic approach to issues and they look for solutions rather than problems.’

‘Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall is an outstanding professional with a calm, highly intelligent approach to all legal matters. Always easy to recommend Bertie to clients who want the highest levels of service and advice.’

‘Very technical, in-depth knowledge of their field providing truly expert advice. Providing practical solutions is a strong point. ’

‘David Holland is very responsive, with an excellent grasp of the practical application of his advice. A good sounding board.’

‘Matthew Woods is very well respected and astute. An excellent private client advocate.’

‘The team provides expert and excellent tax advice in particular. They are commercial in their approach, understand the issues facing land and estate owners and can call from a wide bank of expertise from around the firm.’

‘Sarah Wray has outstanding levels of tax and trust knowledge. She is thoughtful, extremely bright and a very nice person to work with. Charles Hutton is thoughtful, clever and creative; a very good tax brain.’

‘The team make sure they understand what the client needs before offering a legal solution. They listen and respond to the context rather than just restricting their advice to the specific question raised.’

‘Bart Peerless has a wealth of experience that he applies when advising clients. He is regularly able to draw on similar situations that he has met before.’

‘Terence Bennett is very detailed, ensuring he fully understands the information that is relevant to the advice required.’

‘I would like to mention Sarah Wray, who buzzing with good ideas.’

‘Ben Sharples is an outstandingly good solicitor with an excellent grasp of the law and of the technical aspects of agriculture and property, and he is an outstanding tactician. The best there is.’

‘A true heavyweight firm in the field of agriculture and estates, Michelmores deserves its reputation as one of the go-to firms in the country.’

‘Adam Corbin is a very effective litigator who leads a fine team; with an in-depth knowledge of the sector he combines legal and commercial skills to excellent effect.‘

‘Vivienne Williams is one of the best. A leading practitioner who knows how to test and probe the tricky legal issues in a case.’

‘One of the best in the sector. Real specialists in agriculture and estates work. Strength in depth. Very strong client base.’

‘Vivienne Williams is exceptionally clever and user friendly. Charlotte Razay is very diligent, on the ball and commercially minded.’

‘True experts in agricultural law, with a talented team of lawyers. Vivienne Williams is very intelligent and knowledgeable, and a great leader of her team.’

‘Michelmores is well and long-established as the practice with the best resources and greatest breadth and depth of expertise in this area. Their capacity to conduct work in this area at the highest level is unmatched by any competitors.’

‘The agricultural team are very experienced with best in field knowledge.’

‘Michael Aubrey is experienced, personable and excellent at finding creative solutions to unblock issues and allow things to move forward.’

‘Very able team with lots of strength and depth.’

‘The private client team for agriculture and estates provide an exceptional service.’

‘They are a knowledgeable and effective team and understand both the work and the clients’ needs.’

‘The team was very responsive and provided very clear advice. They were also very good at progressing the matter and coming to us when they needed further directions from us, which we appreciated.’

‘Simon Blackburn is an extraordinary lawyer and extremely approachable. He offers sound advice that takes into account the big picture. ’

‘The team really took an interest in our needs as a client; they were willing to get out of the office and visit the property, so they fully understood what mattered and why. Showed a dogged determination to get things done, even in the most trying of circumstances.’

‘Simon Blackburn and Rupert Burchett were both excellent, both technically and also in seeing through an unexpectedly challenging transaction.’

‘PHB offer a very personable service. One can always speak to the person they want, and their advice is offered succinctly and in a timely manner.’

‘Simon Blackburn and his team have given us a very good service. It’s difficult to pick out members of their agriculture team, but they are so helpful, and easy to talk to, even if out of hours. Always willing to go the extra mile to please.’

‘Their knowledge in farming, country house and estate work is noteworthy. A stand out partner for me and my business is Simon Blackburn due to his specialist knowledge in country estate work and his efficiency and clarity.’

‘Simon Blackburn has a near encyclopaedic memory and unquestionably masters the brief. ’

‘Very professional and knowledgeable. Pleasant people to work with. Good communication. Would communicate outside of normal working hours if necessary.’

‘Hugh Murphy is very professional and he is also very pleasant to talk to. He takes time to explain things thoroughly. Hugh would also contact us outside normal working hours and weekends if there was something important to be dealt with or a deadline to be met.’

‘Exceptional attention to detail and knowledge of each case.’

‘I can’t recommend Samantha Leigh highly enough. She anticipated issues before they arose and was always exceptionally responsive. We felt in safe hands throughout the conveyancing process, even when things inevitably went wrong with the sale or purchase.’

‘Jon Close is especially diligent and meticulous, ensuring matters are dealt with swiftly. Once a strategy is in place he is great at keeping me, the client, apprised at all times. I know he can be trusted to deliver against any methodology that has been agreed and any strategy developments that evolve I am always kept informed through regular communications.’

‘Jon Close is particularly knowledgeable in his field and I have always been very extremely satisfied with the quality of his advice and work. One of Jon’s strong points, amongst many others, is his commerciality. Having a construction lawyer acting for us who is very commercially aware and industry savvy really adds weight to the advice being provided.’

‘Keystone Law has a large team of experienced lawyers able to assist many businesses and individuals with wide-ranging specialist advice and in-depth industry knowledge in such areas as construction, agriculture and rural affairs, dispute resolution. When dealing with complex issues on construction or when advice is needed in multiple areas of law, dedicated teams can be assembled to achieve the best outcome.’

‘Keystone encompass leading sector insight on all aspects of agricultural and rural law and have significant expertise in agricultural tenancies, health and safety, product liability, dispute resolution, environmental issues, planning and development, commercial contracts, wealth and tax planning.’

‘MB have always managed to give me individual attention and the key partner that looks after me is able to provide advice across a range of issues, and also has the ability to call on colleagues to bolster that knowledge.’

‘I have worked closely with Charlotte Brackley, who is an outstanding individual. Charlotte took the time to get to know me and also the way I like to work. I think Charlotte is what makes MB work for me.’

‘Charlotte Brackley and her team are always available, thoroughly professional and supported by excellent IT systems that enable completion of documents and transactions to be so much easier.’

‘Efficient, great knowledge, and down-to-earth team.’

‘I find them to be a very sensible team which is led with a common sense approach while maintaining impeccable client service. They are prepared to ask if they don’t know and communicate effectively so that all sides of the transaction are aware of their position.’

‘The Moore Barlow team are incredibly friendly, professional and engage with their clients often.’

‘Sarah Jordan runs an exceptionally friendly and talented team who are clearly passionate about the work they do and the clients they help.’