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Farms, Estates and Rural Land

We understand that agriculture and rural business is highly specialised, bringing its own set of unique commercial and legal challenges that are often quite distinct from those faced in other businesses.

Of course, there are all the familiar commercial pressures of running a business – but with an extra dimension that comes from operating in a rural setting.

This includes not only contending with  a range of challenges from the environment to changing consumer preferences, but also grappling with increasingly complex regulations from government with significant change on the horizon through a new subsidy regime as we leave the EU.

Why choose Foot Anstey

We work collaboratively within the firm and with our clients’ other professional advisers to bring in expertise from all areas of agricultural law, ensuring the best legal and commercial solutions are achieved every time.

No matter your situation, we always look to see things from your perspective on a tailored basis each time and can offer new solutions to what are often old problems.

We act for a range of clients in this area including private individuals, farming partnerships, landed estates, charities, companies, banks and LPA receivers. All may have different aims but all need specialist advice.

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Our people

Our lawyers are experts in agricultural law and have both regional and national experience, with a breadth and depth of knowledge of both high-value and complex farming and land matters. They are committed to finding pragmatic solutions to challenges you may face and working with you achieve your aims.  It's vital that you have trusted advisors on board.

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