Farm Diversification

Our legal experts can help to develop diversification projects while preserving your core farming business.

Expert help for diversification brings new income streams to farm businesses

Legal expertise for your project from start to finish

Diversification is key to the future of farming. Our experienced legal team supports rural businesses at every stage of the process. We have one of the longest-established agricultural legal teams in the country, and our knowledge and experience makes us viable partners for any diversification projects. We will help you with these projects from the outset, from strategy, finance, planning permission to documentation, third party negotiations and regulatory compliance.

All the best advice on hand from our multi-disciplinary teams

As a full-service law firm, we take a multi-disciplinary approach, bringing together experts across corporate law, tax, finance, and succession planning.

Our corporate and succession teams work together to:

Create a tax-efficient trading structure
Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations
Advise on financing and planning permissions

Protecting your core business while bringing in new income streams

From conversion of existing property to building renewable energy projects, our expert legal advisers can help you ensure your core farming business is protected and your new investment complies with its legal obligations.

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 farm diversification solicitors can help with a range of issues including:

regulatory compliance: ensuring all diversification projects meet legal requirements.
conversion of existing property: legal guidance on converting farm buildings into commercial or residential spaces.
renewable energy: support for wind, solar, and biomass projects, including contracts and land agreements.
finance: advice on securing investment and structuring financial arrangements.
commercial issues: drafting and reviewing contracts for new business ventures.
corporate concerns: helping farms set up limited companies or partnerships for tax efficiency.

Legal and financial advice

Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm and our teams are experienced in all aspects of law, so you can be assured of a comprehensive and joined-up service. As well as legal expertise for rural businesses, we have specialists in employment law, property, litigation and finance.

We also have in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our lawyers to deliver all the advice you need for your business.

Our independent financial advisers are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we are accountable for all the advice that we give.