HCR Wright Hassall’s practice routinely acts for farmers, landowners, and rural businesses across a wide range of transactional, development, planning, and tax-related matters. Alex Robinson leads on rural land transactions, including complex freehold and leasehold deals and strategic development agreements. Neal Patterson specialises in farm and estate transactions and advises on renewables projects and agricultural tenancies. Richard Dundee and Hannah Lloyd focus on succession and estate planning, with Lloyd holding additional expertise in structuring agricultural businesses. Katie Alsop is another key figure within the team, handling disputes relating to the dissolution of farming partnerships.
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‘The team at Wright Hassall made exemplary use of technology in providing regular, sometimes daily, information on progress in both the sale of one farm and the purchase of another. As clients, we were always aware of developments. Their exemplary collaboration with our accountant enabled timely and accurate calculation of monies due to HMRC, removing all worries or concerns about our liabilities. They demonstrated exemplary team work.’
‘Alexandra Robinson managed both the sale of one farm and the purchase of another. All issues were handled competently, completed accurately and reported in a timely manner. Her communication skills, in reporting complex legal issues to uninformed clients in an accessible manner, were exemplary. As clients, we felt completely confident and safe in her care.’
Key clients
- The Francis Camfield Trust
- Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE)
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alex Robinson
Other key lawyers
Neal Patterson; Katie Alsop; Richard Dundee; Hannah Lloyd; Helen Turner-Smith