Irwin Mitchell is well geared to handle tax planning issues, succession planning work, property transactions, and environmental disputes. James Pavey is a key port of call for large rural landowners, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional landowners on land use disputes, while Natalie Hayes-Green is often engaged in landlord and tenant matters. Rebecca Huston and Elise Sherwell are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have a personal touch.’
- 'Pamela Chesterman- tenacious and a passion for town planning, along with excellent pragmatic advice.'
- 'Victoria Tague- excellent and pragmatic advice and all round a lovely person to work with.'
Key clients
- Caravan & Motorhome Club
- Darwall, Blachford Farms
- Hawarden Estate
- Highclere Castle Estate
- Hyde Estate
- Restore Trust
Work highlights
Acted in Darwall v Dartmoor National Park Authority on a dispute relating to wild camping on the Dartmoor Commons.
Advised Highclere Castle Estate on a variety of matters surrounding the real-life Downtown Abbey.
Advised the Ford landowners consortium on the development of an entire new village.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
James Pavey
Other key lawyers
Natalie Hayes-Green: Rebecca Huston; Elise Sherwell