Neil Barbour > Thrings LLP > Bath, England > Lawyer Profile

Thrings LLP
2 QUEEN SQUARE
BATH
BA1 2HQ
England

Work Department

Agriculture.

Position

Partner with a recognised expertise in agricultural law. Advises clients on all aspects of agricultural property law, ranging from the acquisition and disposal of farms and estates, to advisory work on agricultural tenancies of all types and secured lending work to the agricultural sector. Deals with all areas of work for estate clients, including (where relevant) sales and purchases of residential units, and the grant and release of easements.

Career

Trained Thrings & Long; qualified 1991; partner Thrings 1998.

Languages

French.

Memberships

CLA.

Education

Clifton College; Durham University.

Leisure

Cricket; the Hanoverian Dynasty.

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Private client > Agriculture and estates

Thrings LLP‘s reputable agricultural practice is underpinned by its ‘very experienced and knowledgeable’ team. The firm acts for a range of high-profile clients, from some the UK’s major banks to landed estates and family businesses. The practice is led by Duncan Sigournay who specialises in agricultural property matters, dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters. Russell Reeves – regarded as a ‘master tactician’ – serves as head of the agricultural litigation team at the firm. Other key figures include Robert James, noted for his expertise in proprietary estoppel claims, and Neil Barbour, an expert in the acquisition and disposal of farms.