We advise businesses in the Rural and Agricultural Sector in relation to all aspects of running their commercial operations.
We have a strong team of lawyers to advise businesses in the Rural and Agricultural Sector in relation to all aspects of running their commercial operations, in particular on legal and regulatory issues surrounding farm management, agricultural business and diversification. We also advise landed estates and owners of agricultural enterprises in relation to wealth management, succession planning and their personal affairs. With offices in Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth, Bristol and London we are able to provide a national service.
We are committed to providing you with the very best advice which is relevant to you and your objectives. Our team draws on expertise and knowledge within the firm from across a number of disciplines including corporate and commercial, property, trusts & estates, planning, construction & engineering, financing, employment, environmental and health & safety.
We have an excellent track record in working with a diverse range of businesses including agricultural land owners, tenant farmers, feedstock suppliers and retail & leisure operators, helping those clients to realise the full potential of their commercial opportunities.
Buying and Selling Farms and Farmland
The Agricultural Property Team at Ashfords have considerable experience in assisting clients in the buying and selling of farms and farmland.
Find out moreWe advise businesses and individuals in the Agricultural Sector in relation to all aspects of running their commercial operations, in particular on property dealings, legal and regulatory issues surrounding farm management, agricultural business and diversification.
Find out moreFisheries
We have considerable experience in dealing with the type of matters which arise in connection with the sale and purchase of fisheries.
With leading agriculture and technology practices, Ashfords is one of the few law firms that really understands AgriTech.
Find out moreWe have an excellent track record in working with a diverse range of businesses including agricultural land owners, tenant farmers, feedstock suppliers and retail & leisure operators, helping those clients to realise the full potential of their commercial opportunities.
Find out moreOur experienced team provide advice on the commercial upsides and downsides when entering into a business sale or purchase transaction, assist in ensuring your business is legally compliant, protect your intellectual property and assist you in finance or re-finance arrangements for your business.
Find out moreWe help businesses in the Agriculture Sector with all aspects of running their enterprises; in particular on legal, commercial and regulatory issues surrounding farm management.
Find out moreWe appreciate the importance of succession planning within Agricultural businesses. Without a plan in place, the future success of the farming business, which has often been in the family for generations, might be placed in jeopardy.
Find out moreRestructuring & Insolvency for agricultural businesses
Ashfords offers restructuring and insolvency advice to businesses (limited companies and partnerships) and individuals in the agriculture sector.
Find out moreThe food sector is a fast moving and exciting place to be. We work alongside you from farm to fork and all the stages in between. We work with clients at all stages of the food cycle including producers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers.
Find out moreExperts in navigating and managing agriculture’s complex regulatory requirements, with extensive experience in effective crisis management and incident response.
Find out moreFarm Partnership Disputes
We advise clients involved in disputes concerning farming partnerships and companies. Farming businesses are often multi-generational, they are commonly asset rich but relatively income poor – these factors add a unique angle to farm partnership and farm company disputes. We advise in relation to farm disputes including partnership dissolution, shareholder disputes and business breakdown.
Relevant Experience
Purchase of a farm and the refinancing of the home farm, advising on matters such as lotting, third party rights, disputed easements, partnership and future development issues, with a capital value of approximately £3m.
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