With a client roster encompassing farming businesses, landed estates, and pension funds, the Mills & Reeve LLP team advises on a range of mandates, and a standout feature of the team is its agribusiness services. Department head Paddy Lynam routinely advises institutional and high-net-worth landowners on structuring acquisitions and disposals. The team receives valuable support from Daniel Appleyard, who has experience surrounding renewables development projects and the refinancing of property portfolios, and Lizzie Egan, who particularly focuses on general property management, tenancies, and sporting rights within rural real estate. Michael Aubrey is a seasoned advisor to farming companies, institutions, and estates on issues emerging within the sector.
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‘Mills & Reeve worked with pace and efficiency in the conveyance work they conducted for us. The partner and his team were all easily contactable, and the feedback, response and actions were delivered clearly and timely. All of the above meant that we remained in a dominant position through negotiations.’
‘Paddy Lynham (partner) and Lizzie Egan (associate) were our two main points of contact. It was refreshing to work with a proactive, professional and approachable team.'
'Their knowledge, attention to detail and pace of execution were incredible throughout.’
'Paddy Lynam has better oversight of some of the nitty-gritty than at other firms of similar standing. You never see him not up to speed on a matter on a call because an associate has been dealing with it.'
'Paddy Lynam brings a pragmatic approach to transactions and his team. Transactions are rarely aborted with his involvement and a large part of that is preparation on the selling side and a practical understanding of the legal position on the buying side.'
'They have a very knowledgable team and Paddy Lynam on the transactional side is a good communicator.'
Key clients
- Mansfields Farms
- Royal Agricultural Society of England
- Biofarm
- Yulong Investments
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Practice head
Paddy Lynam
Other key lawyers
Daniel Appleyard; Lizzie Egan; Sarah McNish; Michael Aubrey