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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‘Excellent service across the board, incorporating tax, property and estate matters.’
‘Hayden Bailey is a breath of fresh air in the industry. Always able to give a pragmatic answer for a client.’
‘The Boodle Hatfield team we deal with, namely Hayden Bailey and Henry Tester, are highly skilled and professional in the areas they cover.’
‘Hayden Bailey and Henry Tester are always very responsive and detailed in their feedback and reporting. They are true professionals in their field.’
‘They have some very key longstanding high-profile clients, and with this comes a depth of expertise.’
‘Hayden Bailey in particular is very bright and likeable. He is a natural 'problem solver' when it comes to client matters.’
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Practice head
Saskia Arthur; Hayden Bailey
Other key lawyers
Kit Mordaunt; Alice Julian; Henry Tester