Ward Hadaway LLP’s rural team draws on specialists across the firm to advise private landowners, farmers, rural businesses and banks on a wide range of countryside matters. The team handles land and estate transactions, agricultural law, subsidies, estate management and more. Stefan Bainbridge leads the team, with extensive experience in rural property and estate sales. Alex Cox supports in property transactions, with particular expertise in mines and minerals. Tom Wills joined the practice in March 2025 and Alison Hall joined in May 2025.
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Leading partners

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Alison Hall
Alison Hall
Tom Wills
Tom Wills
Practice head

Stefan Bainbridge

Other key lawyers

Alex Cox; Alison Hall; Tom Wills