Cripps advises on a wide range of matters within the agricultural and rural sectors, including grazing agreements, farm sales, commercial leases, and succession planning issues. Described as ‘passionate, driven, and extremely knowledgeable in her field’, Sally Firby leads the team in Tunbridge Wells and focuses on high-value property transactions. Kate Arnold and Paul Fairbairn are further standout lawyers; Fairbairn is recommended for tax matters, while Arnold regularly advises on trusts. The team is also familiar with diversification schemes and has experience assisting clients with development projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Cripps are experienced in a range of rural property and trust matters.’
‘They are prompt to respond. They give clear and straightforward advice.’
‘The agriculture team at Cripps is excellent. They are engaging, easy to reach, efficient, and knowledgeable.’
‘Sally Firby is first-class. She is very 'user friendly'. Clients and agents alike find her exceptional in her dealings. She is very easy to work with.’
‘They are always responsive to the needs of the client. They come up with sensible and practical solutions.’
‘Sally Firby is passionate, driven, and extremely knowledgeable in her field. Clients are in safe hands with her and her team.’
Work highlights
- Advising a wine producer on the purchase of over 60 acres of land and an agricultural building.
- Advising a client on the complex purchase of multiple grade listed buildings.
- Advising a client on an agricultural property release claim following the death of the owner.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sally Firby
Other key lawyers
Kate Arnold; Paul Fairbairn; Damion Lindley