Murray Beith Murray LLP's practice is notably experienced in forestry matters and the sale and purchase of large, diversified farms and estates. Experienced litigator and accredited agricultural law specialist Andrew Linehan leads the group. He is joined by Nicola Roberts, who handles rural property transactions, and Anna MacLeod, a key contact for high-value estate and farm owners.
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Work highlights
Acted for a large landed estate in selling certain plantations on the open market, extending to c. 271 hectares and subject to existing Forestry Grant Schemes.
Acted for a large landed estate in buying back a section of the estate long ago disposed of and now subject to multiple agricultural tenancies.
Undertaking a review of a substantial estate comprising working farms, holiday accommodation, a wedding venue and filming location – including carrying out title examination and advising in relation to transfers of title, the discharge and re-grant of securities, and existing agricultural leases and grazing lets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Andrew Linehan
Other key lawyers
Nicola Roberts; Anna MacLeod