Agricultural property and landed estates

Farming is a way of life, but it’s also a business. Land used for farming and related agricultural industry presents specific challenges not found with other types of property, so it’s important to have a team of expert advisers on side who fully understand the legal issues relevant to this unique sector.

Alexander Waples, Cambridge

Expert legal advice for landowners and landed estates

Making the right decisions is crucial if you're a landowner looking to maximise your land's commercial potential. Our specialist rural commercial property lawyers advise on a wide range of transactions for our diverse agricultural and landowning clients.

How we can help

We have extensive experience advising landowners, developers, and agricultural clients. We’ll work with you to carefully assess your opportunities, guide you through your options, and deliver tailored advice to help you achieve the best results.

Our services include:

Land developments: Strategic planning for housing developments, renewable energy schemes (solar, wind farms, and energy storage), and telecommunication installations such as mobile phone masts.
Sale of land to developers: Expert guidance on structuring deals to maximise returns while ensuring the terms remain attractive to developers. We often act for both landowners and developers, giving us insight into both sides of the transaction.
Joint ventures and collaboration agreements: Helping you form partnerships that support your commercial goals.
Agricultural and rural property transactions: Sale and purchase of farmland, farm property, and agricultural tenancies.
Diversification projects: Supporting alternative land uses, including sporting rights, anaerobic digestion, and energy storage.
Strategic land transactions and option agreements: Ensuring your land's potential is fully realised with future-proof agreements.