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Michelmores LLP, under the leadership of Ben Sharples and Vivienne Williams, has a strong reputation in both agricultural disputes and non-contentious work including property transactions and strategic development matters. Natural capital and tax are further areas of expertise for the team, whose varied client portfolio is made up of entities including public bodies, landed estates and charitable organisations. Sharples also acts as head of natural capital; both he and Williams specialise in related dispute resolution. Rachel O’Connor is noted for her capabilities relating to regenerative agriculture, while Adam Corbin and Charlotte Razay are further key contacts with experience handling contentious matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Vivienne Williams is grounded and sensible and a safe pair of hands. Ben Sharples has litigation experience and is in the forefront on the developing markets for BNG and natural capital.’
‘One of the leading firms in this practice area, with a number of very experienced solicitors who know a great deal about agricultural disputes.’
Key clients
- North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Foundation
- Sedgewick
Work highlights
Acted for the defendants in the Court of Appeal in the case of Williams v Williams and Ors [2024] concerning an agricultural partnership dispute and claims in proprietary estoppel following the death of one of the partners.
Acted for the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Foundation in relation to a DEFRA-funded test & trial project; a grant scheme DEFRA is operating to assist in the development of its new Environmental Land Management Schemes.