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William Batstone

0117 930 9000 [email protected]

Work Department

Agricultural and rural property dispute resolution.

Position

For 20 years, William has practised exclusively in the resolution of agricultural tenancy and related disputes, having learned the trade as a solicitor and later partner at Burges Salmon from 1994 to 2001 before returning to the Bar, having been called by Middle Temple in 1982.

William is instructed by solicitors and chartered surveyors on behalf of their clients, by arbitrators appointed to resolve disputes concerning agricultural holdings and he accepts appointments himself to act as arbitrator in such disputes. William is a trained mediator and his part-time judicial role as a Deputy District Judge since 2001 adds to his experience.

Career

Barrister in London Chambers 1983-94; solicitor and partner with Burges Salmon Bristol 1994-2001; barrister in Guildhall Chambers 2001 to date; Deputy District Judge 2002 to date.

Memberships

• Agricultural Law Association
• Chancery Bar Association

Education

• Diploma in Law, City University
• BA Hons in Philosophy, York University
• Marlborough College