Shepherd and Wedderburn’s deep bench of ‘ highly knowledgeable and respected leaders’ continues to be highly active in handling the full range of agricultural and rural matters. Hamish Lean leads the team, advising on contentious and joint ownership and farming partnership issues. The team’s offering is further bolstered by Richard Leslie, who is known for his expertise in forestry, contaminated land issues, and renewable energy projects. Petra Grunenberg handles sales and transactions, and Stuart Greenwood deals with carbon-related mandates. Emma Robertson was promoted to partner in May 2023, and other key contacts in the group include Hazel Anderson and Alexandra Lane.
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‘The Shepherd and Wedderburn team are not only highly knowledgeable and respected leaders in the field of agriculture and estates, they are also practical and approachable. Advice is easy to understand and they think beyond the matter in hand to consider the impact on the client and property.’
‘Market knowledge in the forestry and renewables sector is second to none, with exceptional customer service in relation to speed and accuracy of service provision and their ability to foresee and manage potential issues, while keeping transactions and projects moving.’
'Hamish Lean is extremely knowledgeable and has a very good understanding of the legal workings and intricacies of all Scottish agricultural leases and other farm legislation.'
‘Shepherd and Wedderburn are a multi-disciplinary practice with a first-class rural and estates team covering all aspects of land ownership and the landlord and tenant sector. The partners are all approachable and offer a collaborative service which compliments our clients wider professional teams.’
‘When seeking advice from Stuart Greenwood, he is always available, thoughtful and relevant and importantly to the point.'
'Alexandra Lane was friendly, forward thinking, had a can do attitude and nothing was ever a bother. She always went the extra step to help us in every way she could.'
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Petra Grunenberg
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Stuart Greenwood
Emma Robertson
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Hazel Anderson
Practice head
Hamish Lean
Other key lawyers
Richard Leslie; Petra Grunenberg; Stuart Greenwood; Emma Robertson; Hazel Anderson; Alexandra Lane