Shakespeare Martineau LLP advises landowners, farmers and rural businesses on natural capital projects, succession and tax planning, agricultural tenancies, renewable energy schemes, and development. The ‘fantastic’ Jennie Wheildon leads the team, with expertise in land sales and acquisitions, agricultural tenancies, diversification projects and biodiversity net gain. Peter Snodgrass focuses on agricultural tenancies, farm partnerships and HS2 compensation. Esme Barker advises on farm transactions, utility easements, and rural tenancy agreements. James Woolstenhulme handles agricultural disputes, bringing his commercial litigation experience to farming.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong level of knowledge which I have found is unusual with many practices.’
‘Emma Carr and Jennie Wheildon are both very knowledgable.’
‘The whole team are unique and share all information to support each client.’
‘Professional courteous prompt and engaging at all levels.’
- 'The breadth of the team is wonderful, with specialists throughout and a genuine will to help their clients succeed. The team have a knowledge and experience in our specialist sector which helps them to understand what makes the agricultural industry different.'
- 'Jenny Wheildon is approachable, available, and great to work with. Jenny is easy to recommend to my clients because I always know her service is consistently excellent. As discussed with the team, Jenny understands the sector and understands what makes agricultural clients different.'
- 'I have been so impressed with Esme Barker and Jennie Wheildon. They are so helpful and informative. The clients I have recommended to them have only ever had good things to say and have felt well looked after.'
- 'Esme Barker is just brilliant. She is so helpful, responsive, and caring. She has real empathy with her clients and lots of patience. I work with lots of solicitors and could not recommend anyone more highly. The clients I have put to the firm have all had a brilliant experience. Jennie Wheildon again is fantastic!'
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Practice head
Jennie Wheildon
Other key lawyers
Peter Snodgrass; James Woolstenhulme; Esme Barker; Emma Carr