Farrer & Co regularly receives instructions from land-owning institutions, large estates, and individual landowners, including major institutional and private clients, across a comprehensive offering spanning leasing, sales, succession planning, and the exploitation of sporting and mineral interests. Team head Paul Krafft is a go-to practitioner for private and institutional clients on agricultural and rural mandates, while Edmund Fetherston-Dilke boasts experience extending to agricultural and business tenancies, rights of way, and planning work. James Maxwell chiefly acts on the sale and purchase of rural and agricultural land, and Simon Pring advises on the full arena of property law. Acting primarily for private and institutional landowners, Patrick Hammond is a name of note for rural property holdings, while Tom Kirkman predominantly focuses on agricultural matters.
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Testimonials
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‘This firm provides an excellent personal service, with a genuine interest in working for the benefit of the clients, listening to and catering for their individual needs.'
‘The individual I deal with almost exclusively is Emily Zethraeus. A very good working relationship was quickly established thanks to her easy and relaxed manner. She always strikes the right balance between a professional approach and the more light-hearted rapport, which is particularly important when stressful or difficult matters arise.’
‘The team encompasses a mixture of technical excellence, academic brilliance, conscientiousness and good bedside manner.’
‘Simon Pring is masterful, Rose Gurney is fast, smart, and well informed, and Alice Groom is a great team player. Additionally, Antonia Skinner is diligent, resourceful and responsive.’
'The advice provided is very efficient, with an exceptionally quick turnaround and a very bespoke service, ensuring that the services and advice is tailored to us as a client and meets our individual needs.'
'The team are personable and really enjoyable to work with, making for a strong client-professional relationship. Farrer & Co have a best in class rural property team who are head and shoulders above others in the industry.'
Key clients
- Duchy of Lancaster
- Duchy of Cornwall
- Church Commissioners for England
- The Crown Estate
- Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited
- All Souls College, Oxford
- Duchy of Lancaster
- Duchy of Cornwall
- Church Commissioners for England
- The Crown Estate
- Burghley House Preservation Trust Limited
- All Souls College, Oxford
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tom Kirkman
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Paul Krafft
Other key lawyers
Edmund Fetherston-Dilke; James Maxwell; Simon Pring; Patrick Hammond; Tom Kirkman; Emily Zethraeus; Rose Gurney; Antonia Skinner; Alice Groom