Drawing upon a 'deep understanding of the industry', Harrison Clark Rickerbys provides 'pertinent and professional advice' to a range of stakeholders in the agricultural sector. Although the firm already had some capability in the area, the arrival in May 2023 of the well-regarded and experienced Rory Hutchings from JCP Solicitors galvanised the practice, providing it with a focal point with which to coalesce its expertise across a myriad property, commercial and private client issues. Hutchings himself is best-known for his contentious expertise in the sector, with strategic and high-profile advice being dispensed to clients across a range of issues, running the gamut from rights of way and common land matters, through to environmental and planning issues. Other key members of the team include Bryn Thomas , who combines litigation and sector knowledge (he is from a farming background) to good effect, and Aled Owen, who has deep regulatory knowledge.
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- 'The agriculture and estates practice at HCR provides pertinent and professional advice and can effectively handle complex matters in specialist areas.'
- 'It is a practice that is comprised of individuals with direct and often personal links to agriculture and its divergent and complex needs.'
- 'They provide an outstanding service which is delivered in a calm and professional manner.'
- 'They have a deep understanding of the industry we operate in and have a good knowledge of the issues that farmers are experiencing.'
- 'Bryn Thomas and Rory Hutchings provide accurate assessment, advice, strategies and outcomes presented in an accessible format.'
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Practice head
Rory Hutchings
Other key lawyers
Bryn Thomas; Aled Owen; Gareth Williams; Laura Greenman; Nia Griffiths; Rosie Lewis