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Agriculture and estates

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Fraser Dawbarns

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Fraser Dawbarns frequently assists farmers across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire with sale and purchase work, tenancy matters and licensing. Lead partner Daniel Ball in Wisbech specialises in agricultural law and is increasingly active in renewable energy projects. His advice is 'both relevant and practical'. He is supported by property partner Jenny Rushmer and land development expert Sarah Johnson. Clients praise the team's 'commitment, availability, knowledge, expertise, and initiative'.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'We have worked with Daniel Ball on a number of agricultural matters over the past 12 months and have found him to give clear and concise advice which is both relevant and practical in its implementation with a clear objective.'

  • ‘Dan Ball is an excellent communicator, highly efficient and provides sound, clear legal advice.’

  • ‘I found Iain Grimes and his team to be highly capable in assisting with a complex land sale.'

  • ‘Iain Grimes was highly professional throughout the process of selling two parcels of land, assisting with various additional requirements. He was easily contactable and updates on progress were regular throughout the process.’

  • ‘Daniel Ball - a pleasure to work with, knowledgeable in his area of renewables.’

  • ‘The team at Fraser Dawbarns are very attentive to every detail of the work that they are asked to carry out for their clients. They take the time to understand the business, the needs and the specialist area that they operate in, this leads to effective communication and they understand fully what is required. The latest tools are used to allow collaborative communication, further adding to the efficiency of the practice.’

Key clients

  • Naylor Nutrition UK Limited

Work highlights

Advising local landowners in relation to their negotiations of options for leases for solar farms of varying sizes; battery energy storage and thermal power plants.
Acting on the negotiation of A D Plant. The transaction is on-going to establish a route to market plan and structure for the disposition of the A D Project into a joint venture with principle finance from the partners with the possibility of intermediate lending from private equity.
Acting on the sale of agricultural land and buildings for long-established farming clients.

Practice head

Daniel Ball

Other key lawyers

Jenny Rushmer; Sarah Johnson; Iain Grimes