Agriculture has always been central to Clarke Willmott’s heritage. Esther Woolford, Partner and Head of our Agriculture sector, explains why supporting our clients today means looking beyond the firm.
Although the reforms are often discussed in an urban context, they will also have a material impact on farmers, landowners and rural businesses that let cottages, farmhouses or estate properties.
Our agricultural sector are excited to be attending and sponsoring several county fairs and shows throughout Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Cornwall, Dorset, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Herefordshire, Wiltshire, and Berkshire this year.
A recent prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive after a dog walker was trampled by cattle has prompted renewed warnings to agricultural landowners as cattle return to fields this spring.
With the loss of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), income generated through diversification has become a vital component of many farming businesses. Leading rural and private client specialists are warning that careful planning and professional advice are now more important than ever.
The long running dispute between Oatly AB and Dairy UK over the use of the word “milk” in Oatly’s slogan “Post Milk Generation” has ended with in a landmark ruling by the UK Supreme Court on 11 February 2026.
