Agriculture Solicitors

Our Agricultural Law Services

Agricultural Land and Property

We advise farming businesses and landowners on the full range of agricultural property transactions. Whether you are buying or selling farmland, negotiating a farm business tenancy or dealing with a title or boundary issue, our commercial property solicitors provide thorough and efficient legal support.

• Purchases and sales of agricultural land and farm buildings
• Farm business tenancy agreements and Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies
• Option agreements, conditional contracts and overage arrangements
• Rights of way, easements and access disputes
• Land registration and title investigation

Farm Business Tenancy Advice

Getting the right tenancy documentation in place is essential for both landlords and tenants. We advise both sides on farm business tenancies, Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies, tenancy renewals and succession rights, providing balanced advice that reflects the interests of whichever party we represent.

• Drafting and reviewing farm business tenancy agreements
• Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy advice for landlords and tenants
• Notices to quit, section 6 notices and surrenders
• Tenancy succession planning and succession rights
• Dispute resolution for landlord and tenant disagreements

Agricultural Business Structures and Corporate Advice

Many farming businesses operate through complex ownership structures involving family partnerships, limited companies or LLPs. Our corporate team advises on the full range of structural matters, from setting up a new agribusiness to restructuring an existing farming enterprise for the next generation.

• Partnership agreements and LLP formation for farming businesses
• Shareholders agreements for incorporated farming companies
• Mergers, acquisitions and farm business disposals
• Business restructuring and succession planning
• Joint ventures and collaboration agreements for agribusinesses

Agricultural Contracts and Commercial Agreements

From supply contracts to land promotion agreements, agricultural businesses depend on robust commercial documentation. Our commercial contracts team drafts and reviews the agreements your business relies on, reducing the risk of disputes and ensuring your interests are properly protected.

• Agricultural supply contracts and distribution agreements
• Land promotion and development agreements
• Diversification contracts, including renewable energy and telecoms agreements
• Terms and conditions for farm shops and agri-retail operations
• Licensing and franchise arrangements for rural businesses

Agricultural Employment Law

Agricultural businesses face distinct employment challenges, particularly around seasonal labour, overseas workers and agricultural wage compliance. Our employment solicitors advise agricultural employers on the full employment lifecycle, from contracts to disputes and tribunal representation.

• Employment contracts and workforce policies for agricultural businesses
• Seasonal worker scheme compliance and overseas worker documentation
• Redundancy, dismissal and settlement agreements
• Employment tribunal representation for agricultural employers
• HR advisory support for farm businesses and agribusinesses

Agricultural Disputes and Litigation

Agricultural disputes can involve land, tenancies, partnerships, boundaries, contracts or inheritance matters. Our dispute resolution team acts for both claimants and defendants in agricultural litigation, with the aim of resolving matters efficiently and protecting your commercial position.

• Boundary disputes and adverse possession claims
• Tenancy disputes and possession proceedings
• Partnership and shareholder disputes in farming businesses
• Proprietary estoppel and inheritance-related farming claims
• Contract disputes and agricultural supply chain litigation

Regulatory Compliance for Agricultural Businesses

Agricultural businesses operate in a heavily regulated environment, covering environmental obligations, planning requirements and subsidy schemes. Our regulatory compliance team advises on compliance matters and represents agricultural businesses facing investigations or enforcement action.

• Environmental compliance and Agency investigations
• Planning permission, change of use and rural diversification advice
• Agricultural subsidy scheme queries and appeals
• Health and safety compliance for farm businesses
• ESG obligations and sustainability requirements for agribusinesses