
Acting for large landed estates, country houses, and farms in the countryside, Boodle Hatfield LLP‘s multidisciplinary practice remains at the forefront of property sales and purchases. The group is also highly active in diversification, devolution, and development instructions, supporting clients with strategic matters surrounding their estate. Practice head Hayden Bailey is ’always able to give a pragmatic answer for a client’ on matters relating to entrepreneurial businesses, particularly with involvement in farming, vineyards, and renewable energy operations. Leading alongside him, agriculture expert Saskia Arthur has a far-reaching practice that encompasses farming operations, telecoms, and transactions. Kit Mordaunt adds strength on agricultural tenancies and financing, while Alice Julian and Henry Tester handle tax, trust, and estate planning mandates.
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Practice head
Saskia Arthur; Hayden Bailey
Other key lawyers
Kit Mordaunt; Alice Julian; Henry Tester

