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