Regarded as ‘incredibly knowledgeable and technically excellent’, Burges Salmon LLP advises major landowners and estates on a broad array of matters, including real estate acquisitions and disposals, as well as on tax and succession planning. The firm is also able to draw on its dispute resolution, employment, corporate and IP expertise to enhance its advice. The team is led by Tom Hewitt with expertise in tax and succession issues. Seen as ‘a very good litigator’, Kevin Kennedy acts on agricultural disputes and natural capital matters. Emma Folkes leverages her experience in purchases and leases to advise institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Ross Simpson advises on land and portfolio transactions, whilst Tim Williams assists with wealth structuring and tax matters.

Based in Cheltenham, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP regularly advises landed estates, high-net-worth families and heritage property owners, offering ‘top level technical capability’. Property, tax and trusts matters comprise a core aspect of the firm’s expertise. The team is led by Henry Fea, seen as ‘particularly good at expressing complex legal principles’, and Tristram van Lawick, who is experienced in business structuring, land use, farming tenancies and landed estate transactions. Katie Talbot advises on property transactions, tax and succession planning. Kate Eckley focuses on rural property transaction support, particularly in the bloodstock sector.

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.

A team of ‘absolute experts in their fields’, Thrings LLP advises major landed estates, agribusinesses, charities and banks on a wide range of matters. The firm has particularly strength in agricultural litigation, including proprietary estoppel claims and agricultural tenancy disputes. The team is led by Duncan Sigournay in Bath, who specialises in contentious and non-contentious agricultural tenancy matters. ‘Master tactician’ Russell Reeves is a seasoned litigator, as is Robert James, who is well-versed in proprietary estoppel claims. Neil Barbour adds expertise in agricultural property transactions. Polly Ridgway joined the practice from Clarke Willmott LLP in February 2025.

‘A towering presence in the south-west’, Ashfords LLP supports clients regionally and nationally, with especial expertise in equestrian, sporting rights, and contentious probate matters. The firm is also able to draw on its wider practice area strengths, from property and planning to tourism and energy. The team is led by Susie Murray, who advises on share-farming agreements, tenancies and sporting agreements. Jonathan Hickman assists clients with landed estates matters and tax planning. The ‘exceptional’ Frances Griffiths focuses on non-contentious property transactions.

Noted by clients for having ‘sector fluency and a down-to-earth approach’, Clarke Willmott LLP advises farmers, institutional and private landowners, banks, agri-businesses and landed estates. The firm is well-versed in a variety of agricultural disputes, acting in proprietary estoppel claims as well as tenancy proceedings. ‘A highly-skilled property lawyer’, Esther Woolford oversees the practice, handling contentious probate matters and partnership disputes. Seen as a ‘good’ problem-solver, Mark Buckerfield advises on agricultural property transactions, auctions, tenancies and easements. David Maddock specialises in tax and probate matters.

The ‘very strong’, Exeter-led practice at Foot Anstey covers the full gamut of agricultural matters, including succession planning, tax, employment, planning and corporate. The firm is also experienced in natural capital-related issues. The team is helmed by Edward Venmore, who is ‘knowledgeable and commercially astute’, handling partnership and property disputes. ‘Very hard-working and diligent’ Danielle Spalding advises on restrictive covenant and proprietary estoppel claims. James Clark joined from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in January 2025.

‘Always excellent’, Trowers & Hamlins LLP boasts a multifarious practice, handling transactional, planning and litigation matters relating to agricultural land. In addition, the team contains expertise in renewables, environmental, private wealth and employment law. The team is led by Nicola Janus-Harris, who specialises in matters relating to agricultural tenancies. Charisse Crawford focuses especially on private wealth disputes. The ‘extremely competent’ Charlotte Brasher is very knowledgeable in disputes surrounding tenancies and occupational rights.

With particular strength in land transactions and agricultural tenancies, Willans LLP assists clients with matters spanning the agricultural sector, including partnership, renewable energy, development negotiation and easement matters. It also advises on environmental aspects of planning, including on Green Belt and other protected land. The Cheltenham-based team is spearheaded by the ‘effective and commercial’ Adam Hale, regularly advising rural estates and institutional lenders. Joining from Lodders Solicitors LLP in September 2024, John Fisher brings expertise in renewable projects matters.

Offering a ‘high level of technical knowledge and experience’, Wilsons‘ range of clients is manifold, with landed estates, agribusinesses, charities, investors and high-net-worth individuals instructing it. The firm regularly advises on ownership issues, easement, restrictive covenants and the development of strategic land. Located in Salisbury, the practice is led by Jane Lonergan, who specialises in charity land transactions, and Peter Bourke, an expert in freehold and tenancy disputes. Sue Russell adds experience in planning and development matters.

Blanchards Bailey LLP's team advises on wills and estate planning, probate administration and issues affecting elderly and vulnerable clients. When necessary, the firm is well-versed in contentious contexts, such as probate, boundary and partnership disputes. Paul Dunlop, who advises on boundary, partnership, property and probates, and Sarah Dunlop, who is experienced in family farming matters, lead the practice alongside Jerome Dodge, a succession planning expert.

Coodes Solicitors provides ‘well organised and client friendly’ advice for clients spanning the sector, such as landed estates, agribusinesses, landlords and tenants. The firm handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, from property transactions to partnership and planning disputes. The team is overseen by Pam Johns, who is experienced in property transactions and farm business tenancies. The ‘competent and client friendly’ Abi Lutey brings experience in both agricultural and equestrian disputes.

Providing an ‘an exceptional service’, Mogers Drewett LLP has particular strength supporting clients in public rights of way and access to land matters, advising on application challenges, permissive paths, diversions and extinguishments. The team is led by the ‘supportive’ Frank Collins, who advises on land transactions, development and succession planning. ‘Nothing short of superb’, Jonathan Cheal excels in public rights of way advice. Tracy Neal joined the practice in May 2024, specialising in land transactions and secured lending.

Housing ‘an extremely professional and attentive’ team, Porter Dodson LLP supports farming businesses from its seven offices across the South West. The firm regularly advises on strategic land development, agricultural land transactions, estate management and partnership arrangements. Seeking ‘commercial solutions to issues’, Steve Farnham leads the team. Ben Hingley specialises in option, promotion and overage agreements as well as renewable development. Ben Simpson joined the practice from Maitland Walker LLP in April 2024.

With ‘a wealth of expertise to pull from’, Stephens Scown LLP is well-versed in contentious and non-contentious agricultural matters, supporting landed estates, family farms and large agribusinesses. The team is led from Truro by Philip Reed. Kate Theophilus regularly advises on succession planning and agricultural tenancies. The ‘excellent’ Susan Reynolds further adds expertise in bank refinancing. Tom Biddick specialises in succession and inheritance tax planning. Ian Thomas is a seasoned agricultural property litigator.

The ‘excellent’ team at Trethowans LLP covers a wide range of matters in the agricultural sector, often acting for landed estates, agribusinesses and family farms. The firm supports clients in transactional work relating to farms and equine property, secured lending, partnerships, tax and litigation. The Marcus Thorpe leads the team from Salisbury, specialising in land transactions and tenancies. Amanda Inch focuses on agricultural development and planning matters.