Agriculture Disputes Solicitors

We handle all types of farming dispute for our large and diverse rural client base.

Expert agricultural solicitors: Resolving farming and rural disputes

Specialist knowledge for a specialist sector

Agriculture has a unique profile in terms of law and the types of disputes that can arise, which demand specialist legal expertise. Our litigation and dispute resolution lawyers have day-to-day experience with our rural clients, and can help resolve any issues that arise. Farming and rural business is governed by a strict statutory regime, regulating issues such as the health and safety of workers, animal welfare and environmental issues. We can also advise on any nuisance claims that arise in the course of running your farming business.

Rural trust, probate, property and partnerships legal expertise

We have lawyers on the team who are members of The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) – and who also deal extensively with commercial property disputes, and partnership disputes. We also regularly provide expert legal advice to rural clients in matters relating to property rights, covenants, boundaries and tenancy matters.

Discounted legal advice available for farmers

Tees is also a panel member of the NFUs Legal Assistance Scheme (LAS). We are one of only 16 law firms in the UK on the NFU legal panel, supporting farmers with discounted legal advice.

The team at Tees have the diversity in knowledge that enable them to understand their clients needs. They operate with transparency and fairness.

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Our expertise

Our agriculture disputes solicitors can help with a range of issues including:

Contentious trust and probate disputes
Commercial, commercial property and partnership disputes
Property rights, covenants, boundaries and tenancy disputes
Health and safety
Animal welfare and environmental issues

Legal and financial advice

Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm with extensive experience in agricultural and rural business law. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in employment law, property, litigation, and finance, ensuring you receive comprehensive advice under one roof.

We also offer in-house independent financial advisory services, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, helping farming businesses secure their financial future

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Frequently asked questions

The answers to many of your questions can be found here, please get in touch for further information.

I have been told my property has development potential. What do I do?

If you’ve been contacted by a developer or a land promoter regarding a potential development to your property, you may wish to consider granting an option agreement or a promotion agreement. An option agreement is made between the landowner and the developer, where it is intended that the developer will apply for planning permission and requires an option to buy the property. A land promotion agreement is used where a developer agrees to apply for planning permission and will market the property for sale on the open market once planning permission has been obtained. This is usually in return for a proportion of the net sale proceeds. The law on this is very complex and you will need specialist advice.

Contact us today

If you’d like to meet one of our experts for a confidential, no obligation chat, please get in touch.

Telephone

0800 013 1165

Office locations
Bishop’s Stortford
Brentwood
Cambridge
Chelmsford
North Herts
Saffron Walden

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All legal services provided by Tees are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Tees is a trading name of Stanley Tee LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 464615) and is registered in England and Wales number OC327874.

All financial services provided by Tees are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tees and Tees Wealth are trading names of Tees Financial Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales number 4342506. Registered office address Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3GW.

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