The team at Brabners LLP advises landowners, businesses, and individuals on a range of matters, including sales and acquisitions, mining, agricultural litigation, environmental and equine issues, and renewable energy projects, among others. Rupert Jackson leads the team, advising on purchases of agricultural and residential land as well as on private estates. Other key figures include Charles Hansford, who has vast commercial property experience, including landlord and tenant, development, and renewable energy project-related matters, and Fern Bullock, who acts on residential property and telecoms sector work.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Brabners team work for a number of our landowner clients and always provide practical and commercial legal advice in a timely manner. Their knowledge of the full development cycle allows them to provide clients with advice from start to finish on a projects or land holdings.'
‘The people as always are the ones who make the difference. Brabners have a great team who are specialists in their market. Approachable, dedicated, results driven and a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Rupert Jackson is a first class agricultural lawyer, and it was his deep sector knowledge, determination and drive that produced a great result for our mutual client. He achieved this result through thoughtful and careful planning, attention to detail, all with engaging charm and good humour.’
- 'Charles Hansford advises a number of our landed clients and always provides clear and concise advice which assists in the legal process. His knowledge in the residential development property sector is second to none and is always great to work with.'
- 'Charles Hansford and Nicola Hall are always available to speak on a diverse range of matters. Their advice is always pragmatic and takes into consideration the wider estate strategies and objectives.'
Key clients
- Associated British Foods plc
- The Liverpool Roman Archdiocesan Trust
- Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited
- Peel Holdings plc
- SED Recycling Limited
- British Sugar plc
- AB Agri Limited
- ABF Grain Products Limited
- ABF Properties Limited
- TJ Morris Limited
- CNP Property (Wirral) Limited
- Countryroute (A130) plc
Work highlights
Advising on the sale of an unregistered farmhouse and land for executors on a transaction value of £1.4m. An issue with the access was identified at an early stage and upon the firm's advice indemnity insurance was put in place prior to the sale which meant the sale process was made easier.
Lawyers
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Charles Hansford
Leading associates
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Fern Bullock
Practice head
Rupert Jackson
Other key lawyers
Charles Hansford; Fern Bullock; Nicola Hall