Wrigleys Solicitors LLP fields a ‘strong team’ with expertise in the full gamut of agricultural matters, including diversification projects, sporting rights and leases, and buying and selling farms. The group has strength advising on matters relating to sustainability, and is experienced in acting for owners of woodland and forestry. Jonathan Attey leads the team, which is based in Leeds, and advises on a broad range of agricultural and rural property matters. Core team members include Emma Ridge, who has over 25 years’ experience in the practice area, and Joanne Spavin, whose practice includes private client and landed estate work. Will Foley has key knowledge relating to buying and selling rural, commercial, and residential rights, and Matthew Featherstone focuses on commercial and agricultural property issues.

The team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is ‘excellent, diligent, hardworking, knowledgeable, personable and honest’, with an aptitude in acting for landowners, tenant farmers, and agribusinesses. The group is active on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and has strength in acting on renewable energy projects. Helen Mellors leads the team, and advises on a plethora of matters, including the sale and purchase of farmland, and lease agreements. Samuel Peake has strength in acting for banking clients in the agricultural sector. Jessica Richardson joined the group from Knights plc in January 2025.

Harrowells Solicitors demonstrates aptitude in land transactions and tax planning for private clients in the agricultural sector, in addition to acting for major banks in securitisations and other transactions. The group covers issues related to the natural resources and energy sectors, including hydrocarbon and mineral extraction. Katie Daniel leads the department, and is noted by clients for her ‘great service’. Stephen Proctor is also a key name to note.

Mills & Reeve LLP‘s client list includes landowning institutions, national farming businesses and landed estates, covering a range of matters including farming business transactions and renewable energy projects. Michael Aubrey and Andrea Newman jointly lead the team, with Aubrey heading up the national offering from Cambridge, while Newman spearheads the team in Leeds. Nichola Ross has experience in the agribusiness sector.

SJP Law‘s agricultural practice has strength across property, commercial, and private client issues, equipping the department to advise in the wake of various developments in the sector. Team lead Claire Charman handles a broad range of mandates, including freehold sales and purchases, and diversification projects. Core team members include Philip Lewis-Ogden and Mark Dixon; the latter joined from Wilkin Chapman Rollits in 2024.

Wilkin Chapman Rollits, formed by the merger of Wilkin Chapman and Rollits in 2025, boasts considerable team depth, with Yorkshire offices in Hull, York, and Beverley. Catherine Harris, based in Lincoln, leads the newly formed group. Core team members include agricultural property expert Neil Franklin, who formerly led the department at Rollits, and Katie Wright, who is a key name on renewable projects. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler made partner in 2024, and has commercial property experience, and Orren Watts also contributes to the practice.

McCormicks is noted for its strength advising on the diversification of estates, with experience covering residential and commercial developments, and advising on matters relating to shoots. Peter McCormick co-leads the Harrogate-based team alongside Elaine Lightfoot, who also leads the private client team. James Towler is also a key name to note.

Raworths has notable strength in contentious agricultural matters, with a track record of representing businesses and individuals active in the sector. Clients additionally benefit from the firm’s broader offering, with experience in real estate, commercial, and employment issues. Matthew Hill, who has a significant history in agricultural disputes, leads the team. Head of commercial property Heather Roberts is also a core team member.