Guide to farm diversification opportunities after the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
The post-BPS era has brought about significant changes in the agricultural landscape of the United Kingdom. Whilst there are several
I am a partner in our commercial and agricultural property team, based out of our Cambridge offices. I have been with the firm since 2015 and qualified as a solicitor in September 2017. I act predominantly for a wide range of landowning clients, including individual clients, partnerships, corporate entities as well as landed estates. I am also a key part of the firm’s renewable energy team and typically undertake the following work types;
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The post-BPS era has brought about significant changes in the agricultural landscape of the United Kingdom. Whilst there are several
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