‘Tom Hewitt is at the top of his profession, and always extremely thoughtful and efficient.’

‘Burges Salmon has a pre-eminent reputation in this field which they have maintained over many decades and which is deserved because the amount of experience and expertise they have built up over that time.’

‘Kevin Kennedy is an excellent lawyer who fights hard for his clients but knows when to settle and which fights to pick. His judgement is excellent.’

‘The team handled my development land sale very promptly and efficiently. The conveyancing was very thorough, with detailed consideration given to all possible outcomes and considerations. Excellent consideration was given to the different tax implications of all stages of the work.’

‘Ross Simpson looks after our work and we rate him highly; his advice is clear and concise. His team is superb and works efficiently to bring matters to a conclusion.’

‘Professional, confidential and extremely communicative, the teams I work with at Burges Salmon are very experienced and always thinking of the client. They are patient and take great care in ensuring their work is understood. They listen and will adapt their approach to suit the client.’

‘Kevin Kennedy is my go-to when my farmer clients are in legal dire straits. His experience in rural litigation matters is unsurpassed and has proved invaluable to my clients. The firm’s brand and legacy in this area of law is top notch. Thank you Kevin and team on behalf of my clients.’

‘Emma Folkes is incredibly personable and recognises the challenges we face. I value the ease of the relationship and ability to pick up the phone at any time. Other notable individuals include Peter Roberts and Kevin Kennedy.’

‘A deep and enduring knowledge of the landed estate sector. They have the technical perspective alongside an understanding of how owners of estates think.’

‘Henry Fea is exemplary, combining forensic tax and trust knowledge with a warm bedside manner.’

‘Vivienne Williams is grounded and sensible and a safe pair of hands. Ben Sharples has litigation experience and is in the forefront on the developing markets for BNG and natural capital.’

‘One of the leading firms in this practice area, with a number of very experienced solicitors who know a great deal about agricultural disputes.’

‘Ben Sharples is an outstandingly good solicitor, with an excellent grasp of the law and of the technical aspects of agriculture and property, and an outstanding tactician. The best there is. Charlotte Razay is very thorough, diligent and reliable and an excellent team player.’

‘Michelmores is the number one leading national agriculture practice, hands-down. No one else beats their team’s breadth of expertise or experience. They really are the agricultural lawyers that you want on your side in every dispute and that you dread being against if you are on the other side!’

‘One of the best teams for this type of work in the country. Strength-in-depth and real understanding of agricultural issues. Great client base and fantastic reputation.’

‘Vivienne Williams is extremely intelligent, hardworking and a pleasure to work with. Charlotte Razay is very capable and always switched on.’

‘I have worked closely with Ben Sharples and Josie Edwards and have always found to be them very approachable and understanding with a desire to work on matters to the benefit of our mutual clients.’

‘Lawyers you want to work with and have fun with. Strong regional presence.’

‘The team has great experience in agricultural disputes, including proprietary estoppel claims, and a fantastic wealth of knowledge and skill in the area. They really know the sector very well and as a result understand their clients’ priorities and concerns very well.’

‘Russell Reeves is a standout partner. He is extremely hardworking and organised and fights his client’s corner very hard. He is a pleasure to work with, has a very pragmatic and realistic approach and is skilled at explaining difficult points clearly and straightforwardly.’

‘Very experienced and knowledgeable in the area of agricultural disputes.’

‘Russell Reeves is a master tactician and a great pleasure to work with.’

‘Thrings stand out in the South West as a go-to firm for complex rural estates and agricultural work. They have a small but very skilled team led by Robert James.’

‘Robert James knows more about proprietary estoppel claims relating to farms than any other solicitor in business today.’

‘Master tacticians in a different league to others. The number one choice when it comes to any kind of rural or inheritance dispute.’

‘Duncan Sigournay is excellent in agricultural law disputes.’

‘Safe pair of hands with practical explanations.’

‘My questions were answered clearly and promptly with as little legal jargon as possible.’

‘Commercial and entrepreneurial experience coupled with deep understanding of relevant law. Also nice people who are open to general conversations.’

‘Attention-to-detail, ability to be both strong and polite, and ask the hard questions when it can be easy to acquiesce and move on. Generally very personable and approachable.’

‘A superb team with excellent communication and the client’s interest at the forefront of their working practice.’

‘My dealings with them have always been prompt, efficient and very easy.’

‘Frances Griffiths is very thorough, efficient and practical. She always keeps me informed of progress and is very timely.’

‘Ashfords provides advice which is clear and concise.’

‘The whole team has an approachable and welcoming attitude, making me feel comfortable and able to face the daunting legal issues in the complex field of agriculture. The team have exhibited genuine care and empathy, taking the time to listen to my concerns. I have been supported professionally throughout this challenging process.’

‘Robert Mullen has stood out for his professionalism and meticulous attention-to-detail and unwavering support during the complex agricultural issues that I have faced over the past months. His practical and reasonable approach has resulted in a feasible solution.’

‘We have had good experiences over a number of transactions, starting with clear budgeting and good communication.’

‘CW truly cares about its clients. They manage all aspects of the case closely and effectively, ensuring that clients understand and are understood. They are proactive in protecting their clients’ interests, often to the client’s advantage and the betterment of their case.’

‘Mark Buckerfield and all the team at Clarke Willmott provide an excellent service, you never need to chase them for updates, they are very knowledgeable about their field and communicate in plain English with clients.’

‘Clarke Willmott are outstanding lawyers for the agricultural sector. They are highly trusted and respected within the industry. They deliver an unparalleled service with knowledge across all areas of the law that affect their clients.’

‘Esther Woolford is an outstanding agricultural lawyer. Clients know that they are in safe hands with her or the members of her highly experienced team.’

‘Esther Woolford is the standout practitioner leading the agriculture and estates team. She has genuine expertise, works incredibly hard for her clients and is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘The firm clearly works well as a team to support agricultural clients, with strong sector-specific knowledge and experience.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable about the farming industry in the South West and the legal issues affecting it, with strong local connections.’

‘Edward Venmore is a real expert in his field and also pleasant to work with. Danielle Spalding is efficient and knowledgeable.’

‘They certainly compare favourably with the agriculture and estate teams in other firms in the South West. Their Experts in the Field podcast is a comparatively recent innovation that adds value to the offering.’

‘The team are very good communicators and offer a high level of support and advice, while being personable and easy to work with. They offered reminders and additional support throughout our working together. The project was a collaboration, but kept on time and made possible by Foot Anstey.’

‘They are real people who understand the challenges farmers face and put all their efforts into supporting the rural community. They have extensive knowledge about the industry and can offer bespoke advice and guidance.’

‘Strength-in-depth, genuine expertise in their field, and client-focused.’

‘Edward Venmore is a brilliant lawyer who is calm under pressure and gets excellent results for his clients.’

‘Good practical knowledge of all things rural and agricultural.’

‘Marcus Thorpe has a good practical knowledge of all things rural and agricultural.’

‘They go out of their way to find solutions as opposed to problems. They even endeavour to help when they know another client of theirs would be in a position to help.’

‘Marcus Thorpe stands out as he always goes to the property or site to understand the issues and looks at practical solutions to overcome issues. He does not get bogged down in unimportant issues and sticks to the aim of the transaction to get the business done and in a timely fashion.’

‘The team showed exceptional skill in dealing with a complex transaction. In comparison to other firms I have used in the past, Trowers is head and shoulders above in terms of ease to deal with and responsiveness.’

‘The team was always friendly, composed and easy to reach.’

‘Nicola Janus-Harris stands out as a head of department who is client-focused and not telling people how important she is.’

‘They are very easy to deal with.’

‘They are the absolute best. Trowers & Hamlins are head and shoulders above all others.’

‘Excellent sector knowledge; they are very personable and have a knack of explaining complex legal issues in a way that a non-legal mind can understand. Very passionate about the sector too.’

‘Excellent technical knowledge but, most importantly, fully-focused on providing a great service to clients. They also have a willingness to engage with and work alongside other professionals to the right outcome in a timely manner’

‘The team is very personable and appears to treat clients as human beings rather than as just another client. They are also very easy to speak with and responsive.’

‘Wide-range of clients in this area and good experience of planning for the future, including high-level issues such as variation of trusts and trust dispute resolution.’

‘Peter Bourke and Salim Patel are a dynamic, client-focused team delivering above and beyond for their client.’

‘Peter Bourke is solution-finding and goes the extra mile. Salim Patel has an excellent eye for detail and you know everything will be covered when Salim is involved.’

‘Wilsons are invested in knowing and understanding their clients and working with their professional advisors as a wider team to best effect. Their work on trusts and landed estates is very strong.’

‘They have a diverse and widely skilled team well-suited to the varied needs of complex rural estates, including employment law.’

‘The team provides professional and informative opinions regarding the legal situation, delivered with empathy and realism. Communication, accessibility and personal engagement are excellent and support the delivery of concise, factual and informative legal advice.’

‘Paul Dunlop has been the initial point of contact for this legal action from the beginning and has provided excellent guidance and proactive advice throughout the whole process. During the process to date I have always felt informed and supported by Paul and his team.’

‘A friendly practice; helpful, knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘They want to know the client they work for. I feel I have a solicitor I can work with and who can answer my questions.’

‘They are country people and have a level of understanding appropriate to the case. They have compassion and can talk things through rationally.’

‘A very joined up and collaborative team between disciplines. Always a joy to work with.’

‘Very collaborative and egalitarian. No point-scoring between professionals, focused on achieving the optimum outcome for the client.’

‘Excellent local farming connections and contacts, with an extensive office network.’

‘Lisa Robinson is knowledgeable, experienced, calm and provides entirely trustworthy advice and service.’

‘Coodes has a number of local offices providing excellent access to rural businesses. They know their clients and build long-term relationships.’

‘The Coodes team are approachable and knowledgeable, with a wide-range of expertise.’

‘Pam Johns and her agricultural team are responsive and extremely knowledgeable concerning rural and landed property.’

‘Pam Johns has an in-depth knowledge and great experience of rural and landed property transactions.’

‘They are focused on how their business operates within the South West and adjust their approach accordingly. They have a strong knowledge of the region and are prepared to travel to gain better insight into property.’

‘Abi Lutey is a strong team player.’

‘Broad range of knowledge throughout, with a very approachable attitude.’

‘Down-to-earth and approachable. Easy to understand and easy to raise questions with. Good at answering technical questions in an understandable manner.’

‘Sound and prompt advice.’

‘Gemma Lindegaard is very knowledgeable and efficient.’

‘A sound local team with individuals who understand the importance of providing practical advice in an understandable way.’

‘They have a broad knowledge of agriculture and rural matters and are good at working with other professionals in a positive way.’