Agriculture
We work with farming and agri-business clients across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Running a farming or agricultural business means juggling a level of complexity that most people outside the sector rarely appreciate. Land, family, tax, succession, diversification, employment; the legal questions don’t arrive one at a time, and getting the wrong advice at the wrong moment can have consequences that last for generations.
We work with farming and agri-business clients across Norfolk and Suffolk, from family farms that have been in the same hands for decades to larger commercial agricultural operations. Our team understands the sector well enough to give advice that fits the reality of how agricultural businesses work, not just the legal theory behind them.
Succession planning is an area where that depth of knowledge makes a particular difference. Transferring a farming business to the next generation involves careful thought about inheritance tax, ownership structures and the interests of everyone involved. It’s rarely straightforward, and it benefits from solicitors who have done it many times before.
Whatever the legal challenge your farming or agricultural business is facing, we’d be glad to talk it through.
How we can support your farming and agri-culture business.
Rural land & tenancy
Practical advice on farm tenancies, grazing licences and agreements for land use, access and occupation.
Supply & distribution contracts
Drafting and negotiating contracts with processors, distributors and retailers so your produce reaches market on clear, fair terms.
Commercial agreements & operations
Partnership agreements, joint ventures, diversification projects and the commercial contracts that underpin your business.
Succession & tax planning
Transferring the farm to the next generation with careful attention to inheritance tax, ownership structures and family interests.