Bertie Hoskyns-abrahall > Withers LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Withers LLP
20 Old Bailey
LONDON
EC4M 7AN
England

Living Wage

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Work Department

Real estate/landed estates.

Position

Partner in the real estate department, specialising in the sale and purchase of rural property, agricultural land and estates. Also joint head of the landed estates group, a team of 30 lawyers who specialise in advising landowning families on succession planning, management and business issues. Bertie acts as a trustee for a number of estates. He and his team have covered £350m worth of rural property in a 12-month period to Jan ‘14, and other highlights include the lease of a 12 turbine windfarm site and security of 38 sites for the development of solar towns.

Career

Trained Withers LLP; qualified 2003; partner 2008.

Memberships

Agricultural Law Association; trustee, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust; Moorland Association; CLA (London Branch Committee), Purdey Award judge.

Education

Eton College; Newcastle University (1999, countryside management (1st class hons); University of Northumbria at Newcastle (2000, PGDL commendation; 2001, LPC distinction).

Leisure

Country sports.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Residential property

The team at Withers LLP advises on the full spectrum of residential property transactions, regularly collaborating with the firm’s construction team. Pervaze Ahmed acts for adiverse client base of overseas investors, high-net-worth individuals and their companies, trust companies and banks. Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall is a seasoned private client practitioner whose focus is on farms and estates. Practice head Nicholas Vaughan frequently assists clients with acquiring and selling prime central London residential property, lease extensions, freehold enfranchisement and refinancing.

London > Private client > Agriculture and estates

(Hall of Fame)

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Under the joint leadership of Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall and Matthew Woods, the stellar team at Withers LLP acts for over 130 landed estates across England and Wales. These clients range from historic landowners to successful individuals from around the world. It is also increasingly acting for buyers who are purchasing rural land for rewilding purposes. Another growth area is advising clients who are looking at carbon capture opportunities and biodiversity offsetting. The team is well-regarded for its ability to advise on all aspects of rural property transactions. Edward Jarron plays a pivotal role in the department, frequently acting for national and international private individuals, family offices, and corporate clients. David Holland is recommended for his work with various individuals, trusts, and companies on the acquisition and disposal of rural property.