Regarded as ‘one of the best agriculture teams in the country’, Michelmores LLP leverages its contentious and non-contentious expertise for landed estates, government bodies, charities, corporations and agribusinesses. The firm also possesses particular expertise in the natural capital sector. The team is spearheaded by litigation expert Adam Corbin, the ’outstandingly good’ Ben Sharples and the ‘superb’ Vivienne Williams. Rachel O’Connor focuses on regenerative and sustainable agriculture matters. Josie Edwards specialises in agricultural tenancy matters, including restructures. Charlotte Razay advises on succession matters and partnership disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Multi-functional practice and well respected within the country house, farm and estate world. They have the expertise within their firm to deal with most domestic and international UHNW requirements.’
‘One of the leading firms in this practice area, with a number of very experienced solicitors who know a great deal about agricultural disputes.’
‘Ben Sharples is an outstandingly good solicitor, with an excellent grasp of the law and of the technical aspects of agriculture and property.'
- 'Charlotte Razay is a rising star; very thorough, diligent and reliable, an excellent team player.’
‘One of the best agriculture teams in the country. Depth of experience. National reputation. Huge amount of clients from agricultural community.’
‘Vivienne Williams is superb, knowledgeable and very easy to work with.'
Key clients
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Wildfowl and Wetland Trust
- Pontypool Park Estates
- WWF
- Revere
- Stretton Estate
- Bradford Estates
- Forestry Commission
- Freshways-Medina Group
- Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
- Duchy of Cornwall
- North East Cotswold Farmer Cluster
Work highlights
Advising the River Axe Landscape Recovery Project on the Development of a 20+ year scheme underpinned by DEFRA's Landscape Recovery funding.
Advising the largest farmer cluster group in England, The North East Cotswold Farmer Cluster, in respect of the Evenlode Landscape Recovery scheme.
Advising Cornwall Council on the structuring of nutrient neutrality credits through wetland construction and upgrading of wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Adam Corbin; Ben Sharples; Vivienne Williams
Other key lawyers
Rachel O’Connor; Charlotte Razay; Josie Edwards