Fraser Dawbarns is a reliable choice of counsel for farmers across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, its practice well versed in sale and purchase work, tenancy matters, and licensing. Daniel Ball heads the team and is a specialist in agricultural law, while also offering renewable energy project experience. Jenny Ball assists with agricultural property transactions, particularly for landowners in renewable energy projects; and commercial litigator Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin also has experience in the agriculture sector.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm's regional focus helps them stand out as one of the best local firms. Bigger than a single-office or 'one man band' business, but not so large that they're swamped with too much work.’
‘Daniel Ball's commitment to capacity and focus is super impressive. His response times are first class.’
‘They have a wide knowledge on dealing with sustainable renewable energy deals and have proven invaluable when it has come to negotiations and getting the right deal for me.’
‘Daniel Ball was outstanding in dealing with this. He was prompt, he chased when needed to and get got the deal done on time.’
Work highlights
Acted for a landowner on the sale of farmland for £1m, with contingent consideration reserved in relation to future mineral extraction.
Acted on the transfer of a farm with a value of circa £10m from father to son.
Practice head
Daniel Ball
Other key lawyers
Jenny Ball; Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin; Danielle Dennis-Betts